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Seth Freeman is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has taught since the early 2000s and formally joined in 2007. He also teaches at Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs and leads programs at Stern Executive Education. His expertise spans negotiation, conflict resolution, and organizational decision-making, with global outreach including Sun Yat-Sen University’s EMBA program in Guangzhou, China.
His research focuses on overcoming the wariness problem—designing mechanisms that help wary individuals collaborate safely—and enabling mutually satisfying conversations on hot-button issues despite deep disagreement. These themes are central to his teaching, training, and public scholarship.
His work has reached broad audiences through his book 15 Tools to Turn the Tide (HarperCollins) and his The Great Courses™: The Art of Negotiating the Best Deal. His insights have been featured in major media including The New York Times, Time, Washington Post, Fortune, and Bloomberg TV.
Scientific Awards:
- Top 5 Teaching Award, Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs
As a trainer, Professor Freeman has conducted negotiation workshops for leaders at the United Nations, Fortune 500 companies, major law firms, churches, and nonprofits. He is also a trained mediator who served at the Queens Mediation Center. He received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University. He maintains a student-focused website at www.professorfreemanforstudents.com.
He is actively involved in executive education and public engagement, with no indication of retirement or former staff status.
