Daniel Rainey is a senior practitioner, educator, and writer in the fields of conflict engagement, online dispute resolution (ODR), and mediation. He has served as a mediator, facilitator, and consultant across labor-management, workplace, community, and international contexts.
A recognized leader in the development and integration of technology into conflict resolution practice, Daniel was one of the principal authors of the National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution’s Ethical Principles for ODR Practitioners. He has advised governments, NGOs, and private organizations on the design of fair and accessible digital dispute resolution systems.
He has held executive and advisory roles with organizations including the National Mediation Board (NMB), where he served as Chief of Staff. Daniel is a founding Board Member of the International Council for Online Dispute Resolution (ICODR). He has taught negotiation, mediation, and ODR at multiple universities and training programs worldwide.
In addition to his practice and teaching, Daniel is the author and editor of numerous publications on conflict engagement and technology, and he continues to work on integrating artificial intelligence, online tools, and human-centered approaches into the evolving practice of dispute resolution.
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