Dispute Resolution – Why Ireland Works for International Business Law
On September 9, 2025, the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution hosted Dispute Resolution – Why Ireland Works for International Business Law, a program exploring the interplay between Ireland’s legal system and international business. The event opened with a keynote address by Irish Minister of State for Justice, Niall Collins TD, followed by a panel discussion including, Professor Andrea Schneider; Hon. Loretta A. Preska (U.S. District Court, SDNY); Hon. David Barniville (President, High Court of Ireland); Matthew P. York (Veritext); and Simone Lelchuk '10.
Centered – Joe Lieberman Documentary Screening
On September 16, 2025, Cardozo students and community members gathered for a screening of a documentary on the late Senator Joe Lieberman focusing on his work across political divides. The program featured a post-screening discussion with Rachel Greenberg, producer of Centered: Joe Lieberman; The Hon. Clarine Nardi Riddle, former Chief of Staff to Senator Joseph I. Lieberman and former Attorney General of Connecticut; and Matt Lieberman, lawyer and former political candidate.
Dismantling Hate: The Power of Dialogue
On October 23, 2025, over 100 Cardozo students, faculty, and community members gathered for Dismantling Hate: The Power of Dialogue an event highlighting a group of individuals who have made it a personal mission to engage with opposing groups across deep differences. The program featured Tamara Meyer, a dialogue facilitator and daughter of German Jewish Holocaust survivors; Arno Michaelis, a former White nationalist leader who now works to prevent radicalization and promote compassion; and Daryl Davis, a musician and racial justice advocate known for building relationships with members of the Ku Klux Klan through conversation.
The speakers explored how curiosity, listening, and sustained dialogue can help individuals engage constructively. Attendees left with insights into the realities and challenges of communicating across differences and a deeper understanding of how dialogue is used a tool for reducing conflict and fostering reconciliation.