Lela Love

About the Author

Lela Love is a distinguished scholar and mediator whose work bridges the worlds of law, conflict resolution, and human understanding. With a career spanning decades as a professor at New York Law School, she has dedicated herself to exploring innovative approaches to dispute resolution that empower individuals and communities to navigate conflicts with empathy and effectiveness. Her seminal book, The Middle Voice: Mediating Conflict Successfully, distills her expertise into practical guidance for mediators, lawyers, and everyday peacemakers, emphasizing the transformative power of neutral facilitation. Love's contributions extend beyond academia through her roles in professional organizations and her commitment to fostering dialogue in an increasingly polarized world, making her a pivotal voice in the field of alternative dispute resolution.