Clare B. Connaughton Broad based knowledge of differing models of conflict resolution, within the judicial sector as well as community based systems. Currently with USAID program in Central America, designing and conducting training programs with goal of strengthening labor justice. More recently, designed and conducted conflict resolution training for Managers of large New York City Hotels, including the Ritz Carlton, Central Park, New York. Designed and conducted four week accredited training Program for Lawyers (Mediation and Negotiation Skills) as part of the New York State Continuing Legal Education program. Guest lecturer: New York City Transit Engineers: Mediation Techniques in Construction Industry (March, 2005), Guest lecturer at Touro Law School: Mediation: Facilitative; Evaluative, Transformative Styles. (April, 2005). In 2003, USAID funded assignment in Bolivia, designed and conducted training program for Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys and Police in conformity with the new Criminal Procedure Code. Prior assignment in Guatemala, with USAID funded Justice Program, designed interactive training program for law graduates in several cities in country. Traveled throughout countryside, conducting training and awareness sessions with lawyers, community leaders, other justice sector personnel; held press conference on the benefits of ADR. In New York, facilitated workshops at Columbia University and at United Nations with middle level staff. Conducted Spanish language training of adults with New York University’s Professional Studies Program on the use of Mediation Skills in New York City’s educational system. Federal Mediator with U.S. District Court, New York. Certified Community Mediator: mediating antagonistic community disputes. Twenty years in private law practice with increasing concentration in training and use of mediation. Designed programs in both Spanish and English, emphasizing conflict resolution in interpersonal, community and commercial settings.; the relevance of different conflict management styles and sensitivity to cultural, gender, ethnic and religious differences. EDUCATION: Certificate: Advanced Mediation, Eastern District, U.S. District Court 2002 Certificate: Practicum in Conflict Resolution, Columbia University, 1998 Certificate: Community Mediation, Columbia University, 1998 J. D: Hofstra University School of Law, 1983 B. A., Political Science, Stony Brook University, 1980 LANGUAGES: Fluent Spanish and English