Allyn D. Kantor

Allyn D. Kantor is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, specializing in teaching Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation. He has extensive professional experience in complex business dispute resolution, including commercial torts, contract claims, environmental claims, real estate matters, and legal malpractice defense.

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Michigan.

His research and professional work focus on interdisciplinary problem-solving, environmental justice, and litigation strategies. He has contributed significantly to the development of mediation court rules in Michigan through his membership on the Michigan Supreme Court Task Force and served as a faculty member for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Scientific awards and honors:

• Michael Franck Award (2007) for contributions to the legal profession.
• George N. Bashara Distinguished Service Award (2002) for work in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

He is actively involved in legal education and professional service, including roles on the American Arbitration Association mediation and arbitration panels and as an elected member of the State Bar of Michigan board of commissioners.