The Ombuds Blog: Columbia University Hires Second Ombuds

June 03, 2015

Columbia University Hires Second Ombuds

Columbia has named Michael Steinberg as its Associate Ombuds Officer. Prior to his appointment, Steinberg was a mediator in private practice in New York City focusing on business and family disputes. Previous work experience included staff positions at the Harvard Mediation Program and as a Hearings Attorney for the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development Board of Review.

Steinberg graduated from Connecticut College and earned his JD from Northeastern University School of Law. He will work with Joan C. Waters, who has been the University Ombuds Officer at Columbia since April 2014. (Columbia Ombuds; LinkedIn.)

Related posts: Columbia Adds Course on Advanced Ombuds Practice; Job Posting; Columbia University Appoints Ombuds;Columbia Law School Students Start Ombuds Program; Job Posting; Meet Columbia's Ombuds.

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June 03, 2015

Columbia University Hires Second Ombuds

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