About me
Stephanie Bell Blondell is a Professor of Law and Practice and Associate Director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. She directs the Mediation Clinic as well as teaches Mediation Theory and Practice, Psychology of Conflict, and Ethical Lawyering. Prior to joining Pepperdine, Professor Blondell served as the Manager of the King County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group, a tri-county labor-management and public policy mediation program in the Seattle area. In the Straus Profession Skills Programs, Professor Blondell currently teaches Mediating the Litigated Case, The Womens’ Negotiation Academy, and leads the Conflict Resolution initiative between the Los Angeles Police Department and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Prior to this, she was the Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator for the City of Seattle where she designed and implemented a labor and employment mediation program for the city government. Before joining Straus full-time, Blondell served as an adjunct at Straus, Seattle University School of Law, and the University of Washington Master’s in Public Administration Program. Professor Blondell earned her B.A. with Honors in American Civilization from Brown University and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law. She is the 2021 recipient of the Southern California Mediation Association President's Award.
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