About
Tom Harber is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Monash University, where he has formulated and chief-examined acclaimed negotiation skills courses since 2012. His expertise stems from Harvard training in negotiation and influence, complemented by a distinguished academic background across law and business disciplines.
His educational qualifications include:
- LLB(Hons) from Monash University
- BCL (Distinction) from the University of Oxford
- MBA (Distinction) from the University of Melbourne
Professionally, he bridges legal practice and business strategy through prior roles as a litigation attorney, general manager, consultant, and coach. His research focuses on negotiation frameworks and influence dynamics within legal contexts, emphasizing practical applications for legal professionals and business leaders. This work integrates psychological principles with real-world dispute resolution techniques.
His teaching innovations have established Monash Law Faculty as a leader in experiential negotiation training, directly shaping curriculum development for legal education. While no formal students or awards are documented in the source material, his course development since 2012 demonstrates sustained institutional impact.
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