Thomas D. Cavenagh

Thomas D. Cavenagh is a Professor of Business Law and Conflict Resolution at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. He holds the Schneller Sisters Professorship of Leadership, Ethics & Values and serves as Director of the Center for Social Impact and the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program.

• Degrees: B.A. in Old Testament Studies and Philosophy from Trinity College (1984), J.D. from DePaul University College of Law (1987)

His research focuses on business ethics, conflict resolution, and leadership, with a particular emphasis on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and its application to e-commerce through cyberjustice. He has authored/co-authored three seminal works in ADR and online dispute resolution.

Scientific Awards:

• North Central College Dissinger Prize for Faculty Scholarship
• Clarence F. Dissinger Distinguished Teaching and Service Award
• Academy of Legal Studies in Business Master Teacher Award

Cavenagh founded the Dispute Resolution Center at North Central College and chairs the Illinois State Bar Association Section Council on Alternative Dispute Resolution. His work has been published in journals like Mediation Quarterly.