John Feerick

Biography Prior to entering academia in 1982, Feerick was a labor and employment attorney in the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

In addition, Feerick has also chaired the Ethics Committee of the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association. From 1987-1999, he was president of the Citizens Union Foundation. From 1992-1994, he was president of the New York City Bar Association. He has also been president of the American Arbitration Association and still serves as an honorary board member. As a mediator, Feerick played a role in several high-profile labor disputes including the 1994 New York City Transit contract negotiations and the National Football League salary cap.

Feerick is Director of the Feerick Center for Social Justice and Dispute Resolution at Fordham Law School.

Feerick graduated in 1958 from Fordham University and obtained his law degree from Fordham Law School in 1961.