Brian Clauss works in alternative dispute resolution and has been an instructor for the National Mediation Board, the American Arbitration Association, and other groups.[1] Admitted to the National Academy of Arbitrators, Clauss is an arbitrator and mediator in Chicago, Illinois,  Kalispell, Montana, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.[2] He concentrates his ADR practice in labor, employment, and commercial disputes as a professional neutral.[3] Since 2004, Clauss has issued more than a thousand arbitration decisions and resolved hundreds of matters in mediation.[4][5] Even more, as the pandemic reshaped the landscape of the legal field, Clauss adapted his practice and taught others how to move their work online. In 2021, he published the Best Practices Guide for Conducting Video Arbitrations with Pilar Vaile for the National Academy of Arbitrators.[6]


Clauss is not just a participant, but a leader in the fields of alternative dispute resolution and legal education. He frequently presents at continuing legal education seminars at local, national, and international venues.[7][8] Even more, his extensive publications and pivotal role in co-developing the Dispute Resolution concentration of the Masters in Legal Studies program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, all underscore Clauss’ pioneering spirit and influential leadership.[9][10]


Brian Clauss is also a distinguished scholar with a profound understanding of the legal issues affecting military veterans.[11][12][13] His diverse skills and knowledge are evident in his roles as an author, lecturer, and commentator on labor and employment issues of the National Guard and Reserve component members.[14] His tenure as the former Executive Director of the Veterans Legal Support Center and Clinic at The John Marshall Law School (now known at the UIC Law) and Interim Director of the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law further highlights his unparalleled expertise in this field.[15][16]


Clauss graduated from Lake Forest College and the John Marshall Law School. He was an Assistant State Attorney in Cook County from 1990 to 2004, serving in both the Labor and Employment Unit and the Criminal Division. His civic and professional activities include: Labor & Employment Relations Association Board of Directors, Chicago and Arizona chapters, North Suburban Bar Association Board of Directors, Lake Forest College Alumni Board, Lutheran General Hospital Oncology Advisory Board, and the German American Cultural Center.[17]

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  3. ^ "Brian Clauss". www.claussadr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  4. ^ "Brian Clauss". www.claussadr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  5. ^ "The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law | Brian Clauss CV".
  6. ^ NAARB Videoconferencing Taskforce (2021-02-23). "Best Practices Guide for Conducting Video Hearings" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Brian Clauss". www.claussadr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  8. ^ "The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law | Brian Clauss CV".
  9. ^ "Brian Clauss". www.claussadr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  10. ^ "The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law | Brian Clauss CV".
  11. ^ tribunedigital-chicagotribune. "Law clinic renovates with PTSD in mind. Retrieved".
  12. ^ "John Marshall Law School Expanding Veterans' Clinic Offices Downtown - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  13. ^ Ravve, Ruth (2015-05-26). "Combat veterans face 'cruel' struggle to prove their service to VA, amid missing records". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  14. ^ "The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law | Brian Clauss CV".
  15. ^ "The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law | Brian Clauss CV".
  16. ^ Graham, Sarah Halasz (2015-06-25). "SIU to host conference exploring rural veteran issues". Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  17. ^ "Brian Clauss". www.claussadr.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.