UNLV Boyd School of Law Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution

Meet Aparna Polavarapu, the newest co-director of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution.

In a recent "The Interview" feature with UNLV, Professor Polavarapu shares her journey from studying neuroscience at MIT to becoming a leading voice in restorative justice and international law. She also discusses the importance of integrating restorative practices into legal education to change how we teach and practice law.

We are proud to have her leadership at the Saltman Center as we continue to explore innovative ways to address harm and build community.

Read more here: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/interview-aparna-polavarapu

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Beecroft Lecture on January 29, 2026. This year’s speaker, Jennifer Lackey — Wayne and Elizabeth Jones Professor of Philosophy, professor of law (courtesy), and director of the Northwestern Prison Education Program — spoke on Epistemic Reparations and the Right to Be Known in Our Criminal Legal System.

The 2026 Beecroft Lecture is set — and the conversation’s going to hit some big questions about where conflict resolution is headed. More info: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/2026-Beecroft-lecture-announcement

We’re thrilled to welcome Aparna Polavarapu as the Saltman Center’s new Co-Director. She’s already challenging us to think bigger about restorative. Meet her here: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/aparna-polavarapu-reimagining-justice

Huge shoutout to Boyd Law’s Patrick Chapin for representing the Saltman Center by coaching our student team at the American Bar Association Regional Negotiation Competition. Read more about the competition: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/chapin-aba-negotiation-competition

The Saltman affiliated faculty have been busy — and the latest Saltman Center Faculty Scholarship Roundup proves it. From new research to national presentations, our faculty are pushing the field forward in ways that actually matter.Take a look at what they’ve been up to: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/saltman-faculty-scholarship-roundup-2025

Michael Saltman shared the story behind the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution — how it started, why it matters, and where it’s headed. Don’t miss it: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/meet-michael-saltman-event

From the classroom to the negotiating table: William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV alumni are turning dispute-resolution training into action. Learn more: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/dispute-resolution-alumni

Ever wondered how you build real-world advocacy skills in law school? Our students at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV jumped into the deep end with counseling clients and negotiating deals in competitive settings. Dive in: https://law.unlv.edu/news/saltman-center/client-counseling-negotiation-competitions