Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
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Kwame is a two-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, business lawyer and CEO of the…

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  • American Negotiation Institute

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Volunteer Experience

  • Supreme Court of Ohio Graphic

    Contracts and Evictions Workgroup

    Supreme Court of Ohio

    - 4 months

    This task force of judges, mediators, and attorneys was selected by the Supreme Court to propose creative dispute resolution solutions for the backlog of evictions cases after the COVID-19 outbreak.

    The challenge is to use alternative dispute resolution to find solutions that are equitable, efficient, fair, and respectful to all parties involved.

  • Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) - Columbus Graphic

    National Board Member

    Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) - Columbus

    - 1 year 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) develops and advances women's leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serves. We provide women with specific tools to enhance their individual economic status, and we build programs, events and a community to support female leadership development and business growth.

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    LINC Steering Committee

    United Way of Central Ohio

    - 2 years 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

    Highlight: Organized a book drive at the Ohio State Bar Association that provided over 20 boxes of books for underprivileged children in Central Ohio.

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    OSBA CLE Advisory Committee

    Ohio State Bar Association

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

  • Volunteer Attorney

    The Legal Aid Society of Columbus

    - 3 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Free legal clinic for those in the underserved community.

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    Board Member of the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals: Youth and Education Co-Chair

    Columbus Urban League

    - 1 year

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The Columbus Urban League’s Education & Youth Services initiative provides a number of services designed to increase academic achievement and enhance life-skills and leadership development.

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    Board Member

    WrightChoice, Inc.

    - 1 year

    Education

    Mission:

    "Our mission is to bridge the education-to-workforce gap and eliminate barriers to employment for students with disabilities and other minority populations."

  • Volunteer Attorney

    Stowe Mission

    - 3 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    I worked with the board of this organization to start a free legal clinic for the at risk population they serve on the south side of Columbus.

Publications

  • How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race

    BenBella Books

    If we want a more equitable workplace—and a more equitable world—we have to talk to each other about race.

    But, for so many of us, that’s easier said than done.

    When we avoid conversations about race, it’s often because of fear: fear of discomfort, or of damaging important relationships; fear of being misunderstood, “canceled,” ostracized.

    Negotiation expert Kwame Christian’s motto is: "The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations." How to Have…

    If we want a more equitable workplace—and a more equitable world—we have to talk to each other about race.

    But, for so many of us, that’s easier said than done.

    When we avoid conversations about race, it’s often because of fear: fear of discomfort, or of damaging important relationships; fear of being misunderstood, “canceled,” ostracized.

    Negotiation expert Kwame Christian’s motto is: "The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations." How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race equips you with the skills you need to make these crucial conversations both easier and more productive. You’ll not only gain the confidence to talk about race, but also learn how to actually make a difference when you do.

    Whether you’re looking to create change for yourself and other BIPOC, or are a white ally seeking to support your coworkers or clients, you’ll learn how to:

    Overcome your internal barriers to talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
    Work around others’ barriers to productive discussion.
    Be strategic about the outcome you want and guide the conversation accordingly.
    Use “Compassionate Curiosity” to connect and persuade.
    Avoid common mistakes.
    Tackle some of the most common race-related conversations that come up in the workplace.

    If you’ve ever struggled to turn your passion for change into persuasion or been too afraid to speak up at work (or outside of it), this book is for you. The first step toward lasting social change is productive discussion. With How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, you’ll never shy away from those crucial conversations again.

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  • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life

    American Negotiation Institute LLC

    The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. This means that your quality of life is going to be determined by how you handle conflict, both within yourself and with others.

    - Have you ever struggled in a difficult conversation?
    - Have you ever let fear and anxiety prevent you from saying what needed to be said?
    - Have you ever felt as though you didn't know what to say?

    Finding Confidence in Conflict will show you how to handle these…

    The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. This means that your quality of life is going to be determined by how you handle conflict, both within yourself and with others.

    - Have you ever struggled in a difficult conversation?
    - Have you ever let fear and anxiety prevent you from saying what needed to be said?
    - Have you ever felt as though you didn't know what to say?

    Finding Confidence in Conflict will show you how to handle these negotiations and difficult conversations using the Compassionate Curiosity Framework. T

    his framework designed to guide you through all of your difficult conversations, both at work and at home. We often make the mistake of assuming that our primary barriers to success in difficult conversations are strategic and tactical when the true issues are emotional and psychological.

    This book utilizes the latest psychological research to help you to overcome these barriers and will also give you the confidence you need to engage in these difficult conversations persuasively and authentically.

    You'll learn…

    - How to negotiate with yourself in order to gain control over your emotions, increase clarity, and improve your confidence.
    - How to develop a winning mindset.
    - How to consistently put yourself in the best position for success in your negotiations and difficult conversations.
    - How to defuse potentially explosive conflicts before the conversation breaks down.

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Honors & Awards

  • Columbus 40 Under 40 Award

    Columbus Business First

    40 Under 40 is one of the most sought-after and distinguished business awards for business leaders in the region. Each year, the 40 honorees, who are under the age of 40, are judged on their outstanding career achievements and community service.

  • Outstanding Recent Alumnus

    The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

    The Moritz College of Law presents annual alumni awards in the areas of distinguished alumni, outstanding recent alumni, judicial excellence, community service, and public service. Nominations are accepted from fellow alumni and the legal community.

    Awarded to an alumni who has graduated within the past 10 years and whose accomplishments exemplify outstanding professionalism or loyalty to the college community.

  • Young Alumni Award

    John Glenn College of Public Affairs

    The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated distinctive achievement in a career or civic involvement or both.

  • Rising Star Honoree by Super Lawyers

    Super Lawyers

    No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys are named to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

  • Ohio State Negotiation Competition Co-Champion; Columbus, Ohio

    The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

  • American Bar Association National Negotiation Competition Semifinalist; New Orleans, Louisiana

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    Over 200 teams competed in regional negotiation competitions across Canada and the United States. Of those teams, 24 teams qualified for the national competition in New Orleans, Louisiana. My partner and I reached semifinals of the national competition.

  • American Bar Association Negotiation Competition Champion; Ottawa, Ontario

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    My partner and I won the Moot Court Negotiation Competition held in Ottawa, Ontario. The region was comprised of law schools representing Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Ontario.

  • Charles H. Walker Scholarship

    Bricker and Eckler

    This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates leadership skills, academic strength, service to the community and an overall commitment to excellence.

  • National Black Law Students Association International Negotiation Competition Finalist; Columbus, Ohio

    National Black Law Students Association

    The competitors negotiated international disputes such as the Greek Bailout, the Israel/Lebanon oil dispute and a mineral excavation agreement between Brazil and Mozambique.

  • Outstanding Graduate/Professional Student Award

    The Ohio State University

    This is one of the highest honors conferred to graduate and professional students. It recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to Ohio State in leadership and service outside their academic program. Students who receive this award have also demonstrated their ability to balance scholarship with their leadership and involvement.

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  • Intermediate Spanish Competency

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