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Dr. Gary L. Branham is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Indiana University's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Bloomington, where he teaches courses in negotiation and conflict resolution. Concurrently, he serves as an Organizational Ombudsman at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington, D.C., a role he has held since 1986, assisting employees in resolving workplace disputes through mediation and conflict coaching. Additionally, he operates a private mediation practice, working with institutions like the United States Postal Service REDRESS Program, Transportation Security Administration, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
- Adjunct Instructor at Indiana University
- Organizational Ombudsman at IRS
- Certified Mediator in U.S. Treasury Shared Neutrals Program
Education:
- M.D.R. from Pepperdine University School of Law (2015)
- B.S. from Indiana University (1986)
- Executive Certificate in Negotiation from University of Notre Dame
His research and teaching focus on Conflict Management, Mediation, and Negotiation, with an emphasis on cross-cultural applications. He has contributed to legal education through fellowships and certifications, including a Straus Institute Fellowship (2011-2012) and coursework at Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiations.
Scientific Awards:
- Adjunct Teaching Award – Indiana University O'Neill School (2015)
- Witkin Award for Academic Excellence – Witkin Legal Institute (2011)
- Excellence for the Future Award – Center for Computer-assisted Legal Instruction (2010)
- Workplace Hero Award – National Employment Lawyers Association (2009)
- Straus Institute Fellow – Pepperdine University School of Law (2011-2012)
Courses Taught: V435 Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution; V482 Cross-cultural Conflict and Dispute Resolution (O’Neill in Ireland); V326 Communication for Government and Nonprofit Organizations.
