Ellen Waldman

Professor of Law

L.L.M., University of Virginia in Mental Health Law, with an emphasis on Conflict Resolution

J.D. New York University

B.A. Brown University, magna cum laude

An instructor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law since 1992, Professor Ellen Waldman founded and supervises the school’s Mediation Program. She also teaches Remedies, Advanced Mediation and Negotiations.  

Ben "Ally" Templin

Professor of Law

J.D., University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall);

B.A., Grinnell College

Susan Tiefenbrun

Professor Emeritus

J.D., New York University School of Law;

Ph.D., Columbia University, magna cum laude;

M.S., University of Wisconsin, magna cum laude;

B.S., University of Wisconsin, magna cum laude

Professor Susan Tiefenbrun describes law as her second career. Prior to entering law school, she earned a Ph.D. in French from Columbia University, a master’s degree in French and Education and a bachelor’s degree in French, Russian and Education.