Charles Pillsbury

Charles Pillsbury is a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence and Co-Director of the Center on Dispute Resolution at Quinnipiac University School of Law. He holds roles as Treasurer of the Connecticut Bar Association's ADR Section and co-leader of Mediators Beyond Borders International's Colombia project. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Community Mediation, Inc. (1989–2009) and Mediators Beyond Borders International (2009–2014). Educated at Yale University (BA) and Boston University School of Law (JD), Pillsbury's expertise spans alternative dispute resolution, organizational leadership, and community mediation.

Education:

• BA, Yale University
• JD, Boston University School of Law

His research focuses on integrating mediation practices into legal systems, with emphasis on community-based conflict resolution and international dispute management. His work with MBBI highlights engagement in global conflict zones. Pillsbury has authored works like Mediation Practice Book, exploring tools and techniques for effective mediation.

Awards:

• James W. Cooper Sustaining Life Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation

He teaches courses such as LAWS 515: Alternative Dispute Resolution Exp. and has advised on projects blending law and restorative justice. Collaborations include Shalom United Church of Christ and the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM).