Lin Adrian

Lin Adrian is a Lecturer in Conflict Mediation at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, where she has been employed since 2015. She is affiliated with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (CIS) and specializes in conflict resolution both within and outside the legal system. Her work spans teaching, research, and practical application of mediation techniques across various contexts including court-connected mediation, family law, and commercial disputes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Law, University of Copenhagen (2011)
• Master in Criminal Justice, Northeastern University, USA (1988)
• Juridical Candidate Examination, Aarhus University (1986)
• Fulbright Scholar, Northeastern University, USA (1986-88)

Lin Adrian's research focuses broadly on conflict resolution, with particular expertise in mediation where a neutral third party helps conflicting parties find their own solutions. Her work examines mediation in relation to the legal system, administrative systems, and informal conflict resolution institutions. She has special interests in mediation/mediation, court mediation, settlement mediation, conflict councils, alternative dispute resolution, negotiation, and legal linguistics. Her recent research increasingly addresses digital mediation and online dispute resolution in the evolving legal landscape.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from traditional mediation practices toward digital and online dispute resolution methods, with a strong emphasis on practical applications across various legal contexts including family law, commercial disputes, and criminal justice. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, showing particular attention to emotional dimensions in mediation processes and the evolving role of mediators in contemporary legal systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Lærebogsprisen (Textbook Prize) 2021

Lin Adrian supervises master's students on topics including conflict mediation, court mediation, family law mediation, conflict councils, and commercial mediation. She has received multiple research grants including funding from Offerfonden (2016), Joint Committee for Nordic Research Councils (2015), and various grants from the Danish Ministry of Justice. Her external positions include guest teaching at IÉSEG School of Management (2015-2020) and visiting researcher positions at Europa-Universität Viadrina (2014) and Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation (2010).

She actively contributes to the development of mediation practices through consultancy work, including advising on legislative proposals for new family law systems, and has developed training programs for legal professionals. Her interdisciplinary approach connects legal studies with psychology, sociology, and digital technology to advance conflict resolution practices in contemporary society.