Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA

Current

Lecturer, M.Sc. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University
Fellow at RSA
Associated Member DeCeRe at University of East Anglia

Principal at rocha international

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Past

Intercultural Mission Advisor, Major at German Armed Forces
Spokesperson at Panasonic

Education

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)
Sofiiski universitet Sv. Kliment Ohridski
Universität zu Köln

Institute Kurt Boesch
Universität zu Köln
Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)

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Industry

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Websites

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Summary

15+ years of experience in conflict resolution, 9+ years experience in mediation, 400+ hours of training, independent and international work in the field of conflict resolution and conflict management, intercultural mission advisory and change management, seeking to provide better mediation for organizations and cultures of all kinds and types, based on the premises and principles of conflict mediation, intercultural communication and hybrid theories, in order to enhance organizational processes and synergies, enable and foster constructive conflict management systems, change attitudes and belief systems to promote better understanding and a new platform of communication in case of interferences.

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Specialties:

political mediation, humanitarian mediation, labour mediation, union negotiation, international child custody, corporate law, executive coaching, dispute resolution systems, in europe, asia, africa

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Experience

Lecturer, M.Sc. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Columbia University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

The School of Continuing Education at Columbia University offers a qualitative and excellent Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Applied Research, a wealth of knowledge in the international faculty, an excellent hub for academia and practice. Being part of a brilliant team of instructors, I have contributed to design and implementation of syllabi and curriculum. Please check the website at http://ce.columbia.edu for more information.
Fellow

RSA

(Alternative Dispute Resolution industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)
Associated Member DeCeRe

University of East Anglia

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

2006 — Present (3 years )

Provision of theoretical framework, research on negotiating identities in complex dynamical situations and conflicts, chairing doctoral colloqium and provision of special workshops within the overall framework of DeCeRe
Principal

rocha international

(Alternative Dispute Resolution industry)

April 1999 — Present (10 years 8 months)

rocha international provides third party assistance with sustainable agreements for individuals, private companies, corporations, governmental agencies and bodies and international mediation. further services include: executive coaching, communication and conflict management systems. check out the website for further infos and publications
Intercultural Mission Advisor, Major

German Armed Forces

(Military industry)

July 1991 — October 2009 (18 years 4 months)

As a Reserve member of the Unit for Psychological Operations, I provide mission-tailored planning, training and consultancy on intercultural relevant communication, campaign planning and measures of effectiveness. I teach and train select military personel as well as civil servant and I advise on mission sensitive operations.
Spokesperson

Panasonic

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MC; Consumer Electronics industry)

1999 — 2008 (9 years )

Communicate the Corporate portfolio during major events, such as trade shows, world premieres, press conferences, also appearance in print and video ads.

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Education

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

M.Phil. (hons) , Media and Intercultural Communication Studies , 2005 — 2007

Activities and Societies:

Mediation, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Linguistics
Sofiiski universitet Sv. Kliment Ohridski

M.Phil , Media and Culture Studies , 2005 — 2007
Universität zu Köln

JD (Admission to the Bars , European Law, Contractual Law , 1998 — 2007
Institute Kurt Boesch

M.A. , Mediation , 2002 — 2004

Activities and Societies:

Mediation, with a take from psychology and sociology, 200+ hours of training involved
Universität zu Köln

B.A. , Slavic Studies , 2001 — 2003

Activities and Societies:

Studies of Southern European language, culture and transitory societies, focus: Hybridity
Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)

LLB , General Law Studies , 1994 — 1996

Additional Information

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Websites:

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Interests:

running, music, literature, travel

Jose Pascal da Rocha, JD, LLB, MPhil, MA’s Groups:

Diving Certificate (PADI), Certificate in Conflict Analysis from U.S. Institute for Peace ( www.usip.org ), various NATO certifications, Member of SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research, www.sietar.org ), Member of the Federal Association of Family Mediators Germany ( www.bafm-mediation.de ), Member of the International Academy of Mediators of America (IAMED, www.iamed.org ), Member of International Coalition of Concerned Mediators (ICCM, www.concernedmediators.org), International Mediator and Conflict Advisor Enfants du Monde – Droit de l’Homme (EMDH – http://www.emdh.org), Mediator at Safe Horizon – Help for Victims of Domestic Violence (http://www.safehorizon.org), Associated Member of DeCeRe – Equal Opportunities International (www.eoi-conference.org)
Member of the German Society for Mediation (www.dgm.de), Partner of European Commission’s Initiiative European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 (www.interculturaldialogue.eu)