Erin Gleason Alvarez, who leads the Mediation Practicum and the Amelia A. Gould Representation in Mediation Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, has received the Outstanding Professional Article Award from the CPR Institute – International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution.
Her recognized article, titled “The Gender Sidelining Trap in Mediator Selection,” examines how female mediators often face barriers to advancement. The piece also proposes actions for firms, legal departments, institutions, and women mediators to address these issues. “I hope that the article sparks the kind of honest conversation and concrete action that our field needs to ensure that talent drives opportunity,” said Professor Gleason Alvarez. Research support for the article was provided by Jaylene Mejia, a recent graduate of Pace Haub Law.
Professor Gleason Alvarez expressed appreciation for the honor: “This award is deeply meaningful for me as I have been an active member of CPR for more than two decades. To have my work celebrated at the annual meeting among so many colleagues and friends was a career highlight.” Over her years with CPR, she has held roles such as Mediation Committee chair, task force leader, and member of the Executive Advisory Group. This award comes nearly 19 years after she received another CPR writing award for her thesis on international arbitral appeals.
In addition to her academic role at Pace University, Professor Gleason Alvarez founded Gleason Alvarez ADR almost ten years ago. She works as a commercial mediator and arbitrator, dispute system design consultant, and alternative dispute resolution trainer. She is also a Mediator on the Global Mediation Panel for United Nations Funds & Programs and serves as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law. Her professional recognition includes being listed in Best Lawyers in America 2026 for Arbitration. She has authored several publications including a book on mindfulness practices.
