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Nicolás Parra Herrera is an Associate Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, and holds the Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation. He earned his S.J.D. (doctoral degree) from Harvard Law School, alongside degrees from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. His expertise spans Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Legal Ethics, Legal Theory, and Digital Justice. He teaches negotiation, mediation, and leadership, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining pragmatism and theory.
Education:
- S.J.D., Harvard Law School
- Magna Cum Laude LL.B., Universidad de los Andes
- Cum Laude M.A. and Magna Cum Laude B.A. in Philosophy
Research: Focuses on the intellectual history of negotiation, ADR philosophy, and legal ethics. His work bridges law, humanities, and moral philosophy, with notable publications on mediation theory, judicial dispute resolution, and Latin American legal culture. He co-produces a podcast exploring law, film, and humanities in the Spanish-speaking world.
Awards:
- Roger Fisher and Frank Sander Prize (Harvard Law School, 2024)
- Dean’s Award for Excellence in Student Teaching (Harvard Kennedy School, 2024)
Professional Experience: Previously a Byse Fellow at Harvard Law School, Civil Discourse Fellow at Harvard’s Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics, and Teaching Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Taught at Universidad de los Andes and clerked at Colombia’s Constitutional Court. Practiced law in Colombia for five years before transitioning to academia.
Interests: Combines legal scholarship with cultural critique through film and philosophy. Enjoys jazz, running (e.g., Provo Canyon Half Marathon), and fostering intellectual dialogue through teaching and public engagement.
