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“Gould” is the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution, the heart of dispute resolution programs at Stanford University, including the Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program, underwritten by the Joseph B. Gould Foundation.

A historic landmark at Stanford, the Gould Center was remodeled in 1998 thanks to a generous donation from Joseph B. Gould. The center houses classes and meeting rooms, offices, and an expansive garden to provide an ideal forum for integrating theory and practice in conflict resolution.

Clearinghouse on Constructive and Civil Discourse

The Gould ADR Research Initiative

The Gould ADR Research Initiative was created to promote academic scholarship on the theory and practice of alternative dispute resolution, and to explore ways to continuously improve the quality of instruction offered through the Gould Negotiation and Mediation Program. The Initiative complements the pedagogical mission of the Gould Center by supporting Stanford faculty in their efforts to develop high-quality, innovative research projects in the field of negotiation. The Initiative is directed by Gould Program Director and Senior Lecturer in Law, Grande Lum. For further information, please contact Grande Lum, the principal investigator.
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Grande Lum Wins ABA Dispute Resolution Award

“Fairness Over Favoritism, Caring Over Chaos”: Grande Lum Wins ABA Dispute Resolution Award

Grande Lum, director of the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution, was the winner of the 2025 D’Alemberte/Raven Award, the highest honor given by the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section. The award honors “an individual or an organization that has contributed significantly to the dispute resolution field.” In his April 25 acceptance speech, Lum discussed the enduring power of dialogue and dispute resolution […]

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