After a foundational stint as a trainee lawyer in a law firm, where he gained valuable first-hand experience in private law, Dr. Indovina discovered a strong passion for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This interest led him to acquire experience as a mediator for the Italian Chamber of Commerce, where he facilitated resolutions in diverse and complex scenarios. His role expanded to include facilitation in participatory processes for large-scale, multibillion-euro projects, addressing their social, environmental, and economic impacts on local Italian communities. Currently, he serves as the organizational Ombudsperson for Amnesty International’s Italian Chapter, where he leverage his ADR expertise to uphold organizational integrity and resolve internal conflicts. His career reflects a commitment to fostering equitable solutions and promoting constructive dialogue in high-stakes environments.
Ph.D. in International Conflict Management, Kennesaw State University, USA, 2021.
LL.M. Dispute Resolution, University of Missouri School of Law, USA, 2016.
LL.M. Corporate Tax and Financial Law, Università degli Studi di Bergamo, Italy, 2011.
J.D., Università Milano Bicocca, Italy, 2006.
Dr. Indovina is deeply engaged in exploring the socio-legal dynamics of dispute resolution, employing a diverse methodological approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. His work focuses on understanding how various factors influence the effectiveness and fairness of dispute resolution processes. Dr. Indovina has published in highly-regarded and influential academic journals, including the Harvard Negotiation Law Review, Conflict Resolution Quarterly, and the Journal of Dispute Resolution. His contributions to these fields reflect a commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in dispute resolution through rigorous empirical research
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Conflict of Laws
European Union Law
Indovina, Vittorio. "When Mandatory Mediation Meets the Adversarial Legal Culture of Lawyers: An Empirical Study in Italy." Harvard Negotiation Law Review, 26 (2020): 69.
Raines, Susan S., and Vittorio Indovina. "How does domestic violence influence the likelihood of settlement in mediation? New data answers old questions." Conflict Resolution Quarterly 37.3 (2020): 195-205.
Hedeen, Timothy, Indovina V., J. Donner, C, Stura. "Setting the Table for Mediation Success: Supporting Disputants to Arrive Prepared." Journal of Dispute Resolution (2021): 65.
Mediation, Negotiation, Organizational Dispute Resolution, ADR Policies, Dispute System Design, Socio-legal Studies, Empirical Research, Comparative Studies, Cross-cultural and Intercultural Dynamics in ADR; Internationality in ADR and Law.
