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Chris LeGore added the blog post 'UNITED NATIONS RESPONSIBILITY TO THIRD PARTIES: INTRODUCTION' May 5

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What motivated you to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?: Part of my motivation is the realization of how the U.S. government has recently debilitated our standing internationally and the present and future need to repair our reputation worldwide. Another is that I prefer to work to bring people together rather than use my legal education to doggedly represent a client whether right or wrong. Finally, mending relationships and increasing benefit to all are tasks for which I have a talent. I hope to find avenues through this site to utilize those talents.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs): I have moved all over the United States and have lived in Germany. Moving has taught me that although there are many cultural and societal differences, there are significant substantive similarities between the individuals inhabiting our world. The similarities of all people far outnumber the differences.

I've worked in the fields of entertainment, advertising, and marketing, learning how to focus peoples attention and conception for a purpose. Quickly, the purpose of selling "things" became uncomfortable. This led to my matriculation into law school and a new approach of how my talents should be molded into a form more beneficial for those around me.

Through the law one discovers methods by which people may deal with large problems involving great complexity. Law is simultaneously a key, opening doors; the variables, by which one may effectuate change, and a compass, by which we can navigate potentially combative territory. My goal is to use legal theory and practice, mediative rationality, and the rule of reason to refocus contentious problems into usable, beneficial solutions for all those concerned.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise: U.S. and European Legal Practice

What is your current country of residence?: U.S.A.

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?: 2009 Juris Doctor Candidate Tulane Law School

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise?: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution

Which are your primary skills areas?: Advocacy, Intervention

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?: U.S. and European comparative legal systems, Mediation and Negotiation, Human Rights, Politics

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CHRISTOPHER LEGORE
New Orleans, LA • U.S.A.

EDUCATION

Tulane University Law School, New Orleans, LA
2009 Juris Doctor Candidate
Honors & Activities:
President of DICTA Quarterly News Magazine, Summer 2007
Judge: Tulane Law School Mediation/Negotiation Intra-School Competition
International Qualification as Court Appointed Mediator & Negotiator

Art Institute of Boston at Leslie University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May, 1995
Honors & Activities:
Represented Foundation Department (Freshman class) in search for AIB President.
Senior speaker at Freshman Orientation

State Academy of Visual Arts, Stuttgart, Germany
Honors & Activities:
Thesis Guest Student for Independent Projects, 1996
Volunteer Art Instructor for Kirchentellinsfurt Primary School
Volunteer for Kirchentellinsfurt Cultural Society

EXPERIENCE
References available upon request.

Perkins Coie, Washington, D.C.
Legal Researcher
Apr. 3, 2006 – Aug. 14, 2006
Researching cases dealing with various Federal Environmental Acts in relation to ongoing litigation concerning The New England Cape Winds Project. Done on a time-available basis.

Digital Graphics Printing, Sarasota, FL
Graphic Designer and Consultant
Dec. 2004 – July 2005, Fall 2005
Consulted with local area business to develop corporate identity and product placement strategies in new markets. Created aggressive advertising and marketing to provide new businesses with firm footing in their markets.

Samuels Jewelers Home Office, Austin, TX
Marketing Department Graphic Artist
Feb. 2001 – July 2004
Art Direction and Design with an emphasis on advertising campaign development, production and team coordination. Was sole in-house creative talent responsible for an average 140 retail stores in diverse nationwide markets. Campaigns increased market share by 8% over 2 years.

SEE Magazine/Miles Media, Sarasota, FL
Seasonal Graphic Designer
Oct. 2000 – Feb. 2001

Slash and Burn Productions, Gainesville, FL
Art Director
Aug. 1998 – Oct. 2000

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Fluent in spoken German. Modern Literature, Bass Guitar, Soccer, Snorkeling, International Cuisine

Chris LeGore's Blog

UNITED NATIONS RESPONSIBILITY TO THIRD PARTIES: INTRODUCTION

I. THE MIRROR OF LEGAL PERSONALITY, POWER TO DUTY: A CALL TO REASON Despite years of debate, strong speeches and pleas to the international community, the fundamental question still remains; can the United Nations be held responsible to third parties injured in the Rwandan genocide for its actions or its failure to act? I say absolutely, yes. It can and it must. I say the United Nations has a duty to stand to threats of mass violence to the God given right of life of the peoples of the w… Continue

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At 10:58am on July 21st, 2008, Eliza Zanuso said…: Hey,
Thankyou for writing. It seems we do have some common interests and beliefs. Im don't have alot of experience in Conflict Resolution, or Peace Building but I it is the direction that I am going. I did do some work experience with a local Peace Building N.G.O in Puebla Mexico. We did some Peace/Conflict workshops with local youths, it was some interesting stuff.

Anyway you may have already heard of him, but John Paul Lederach has some interesting ideas about conflict transformation. Might be of interest.
Good Luck and stay in touch.
Eliza.

At 10:40am on July 12th, 2008, Natalya Pak said…: Hi Chris,

its a pity :) but its ok, hope you are doing well. I have to go back to Uzbekistan in august, so it is not possible for me to travel to Amsterdam :((
How are you doing these months? How is your thesis?

cheers,

At 2:32am on July 11th, 2008, vs malik said…: thanks 4 your interest chris.
i have just returned from a month long course called CONTACT...conflict transformation across cultures at SIT Vermont under world learning institute. travelled to chicago, university of wisconsin and NY for tying up some social welfare projects for NE India as a volunteer work. also just obtained my premature retirement from army after 23 yrs service wef 05 july. currently settling down in north indian city of Dehradun (nestled in lower Himalayas) some 300 km north of Delhi....we may stay in touch sure.

At 9:13am on July 2nd, 2008, TADJUDJE Willy said…: Hi Chris,
I first of all congratulate you. I like your page. It is really interesting. I am very happy to meet a legal researcher like you because like you, I am a legal student. But I would like to beg you to help me. If you see my profile you will realise that I am a PhD student from Cameroon and that we have aproximatively the same objectives. But now I don't have means to persue my studies and would like to come to USA where I am sure I will have more opportunities to express myself and find a job to fund my studies.
What you can do for me is to accomodate me and fund my travel expenses. Togheter in your country, we would be able to plan projects and to help each other.

I look forward to hear from you very soon.

At 6:30am on June 17th, 2008, Prakash Rawat said…: Dear Chris,
Thanks for your message.
May be you might have known that our country has entered into the Federal Republic Democratic Country after the Constituent Assembly Election. Now we are in the peace process. Still we have two armies, Nepal Armyand Maoist(army) ex-combatants.
Now its time for the integration of Armies. We are still waiting for New government will be leaded by former rebel CPN(M) since they have won in the election with the coalition of other Political parties.
thanks for your cooperation
Regards
Prakash rawat
E-Mail:- rawat_salyan@yahoo.com

At 2:47am on June 15th, 2008, Rubayat Ahsan said…: i! Chris,

Many thanks for the communication!

I am organizing a "planning workshop" of around 60 organizations from the coastal district of Bangladesh on July 10. We gonna declare "Climate Defenders Alliance Bangladesh (CDAB)". Some Donors and eminent people of Bangladesh will be there. The event will be broadcast by major TV channels. News will be published by local, national, and international news media.

The conflict on climate issues between countries are so obvious that, this is the time to do something. If you are available and financially capable, then visit and join the campaign.

I have many ideas and activities. And I want to do things in interesting way with lots of fun. You are most welcome to join in whatever ways possible.

You can read some of my articles at http://developmenthumanrights.wordpress.com/

I have many ideas to work in the areas of peace, development, and human rights. I can share with you later. If you are interested to do something in Bangkok, I can help you in many different ways.

And off course, my philosophy is "avoid boring people's network and join interesting people's network who believe in one spirit - one world of human values and kindness".

thanking you once again for visiting me.

Rubayat

At 8:40am on June 14th, 2008, Natalya Pak said…: Hi Chris,

I live in Berlin now. So if you happen to come to Berlin, it would be great to meet :)

cheers,
natalya

At 7:05am on June 14th, 2008, Prakash Rawat said…: Dear,
Chris LeGore
Thanks for your message. Being engaged in Conflict reduction and peace process in Nepal through United Nations Mission in Nepal, I have collected sound experience in post-conflict situation.
See you
Regards
Prakash Rawat
Nepal
E-mail:- rawat_salyan@yahoo.com

At 5:11pm on June 13th, 2008, Mariam Atash Nawabi said…: Hello Chris. Thank you for the message on my site. I am just getting familiar with how to use it. I would be happy to be in communication regarding the issues you raised. They are all very interesting to me. Where are you located? What type of specific work have you done on the topics noted? I am a principal in a consulting company and am always seeking new and interesting consulting projects.

At 2:28pm on June 13th, 2008, Rob Schrama said…: Dear Chris,
I will be in Jerusalem in June for the event the "Big hug" and in the month July I will be on holidays in Portugal. So nothing really happens with me in Amsterdam during the summer holidays.
In August 14-16 there will be the annual festival in the artist village Ruigoord nearby Amsterdam (like 'Burning Man' in the USA). See: www.ruigoord.nl for more information.

Best regards;

Rob Schrama