Jeremy Lack

Experience

Jeremy Lack is an independent Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) neutral and deal facilitator specializing in the prevention and resolution of disputes and the facilitation of commercial transactions, especially in international or cross-cultural settings. He is familiar with common law and civil law proceedings.

In addition to his work for Accordence, Mr. Lack is part-time faculty member at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic Institute of Lausanne (EPFL) for its Executive MBA Management of Technology (MoT) course, and also teaches or has taught mediation at Geneva University (HEC), Neuchâtel University, IMD (MBA and Executive MBA courses), and WIPO (SME Division programs). He also is also a faculty member with the Geneva courts' new vocational training for lawyers about mediation (Ecole d'Avocature -- ECAV) and teaches students once a year at the International School of Geneva (ECOLINT) on conflict management and resolution. He is a faculty member and partner with NEUROAWARENESS (http://www.neuroawareness.com), a website for sharing knowledge and insights into how recent discoveries in neurobiology may assist ADR professionals in gaining a better understanding of their roles in negotiations, conflict prevention and dispute resolution. He also gives regular trainings to companies, law rms and legal departments on how to prepare and participate in mediation and other ADR proceedings.

Outside the classroom and the boardroom, Mr. Lack is a highly accomplished presenter and has many recent publications that delve into such topics as neurophysiology of ADR, negotiation and neuroscience, the interaction between arbitration and mediation, and understanding the mind in peace negotiations. Mr. Lack is fluent in Hebrew, French, English and Spanish.

Education

International Baccalaureate, International School of Geneva

MA, Law & Physiological Sciences, Oxford University, Lincoln College

Law, English Barrister, Inns of Court School of Law

Graduate Diploma, European Competition Law, King’s College London, U. of London

Graduate Diploma, Comparative Copyright Laws, King’s College London, U. of London

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