Topics:

Arbitrators

Employer: 

Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, NE

Occupation: 

Assistant Professor

City: 

Lincoln

State: 

NE

Zip Code: 

68516

Email Address: 

rachelgoedken@creighton.edu

Office Phone: 

712-579-4858

Degree(s): 

BS, Iowa State University 1984 (Psychology); MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison 1986 (Industrial Relations): JD, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul MN 1994

Per Diem: 

$1,200

Postponement Charge: 

One day per diem if within 14 days of hearing

Cancellation: 

One day per diem after a date has been selected

Additional Charges: 

Actual travel charges, IRS mileage rate, per diem applies to each day or substantial part for preparation, study, travel, hearing and award

Employment History: 

Director, Werner Institute for Negotiation & Conflict Resolution and Assistant Professor of Law at Creighton Univ. School of Law, courses taught: Arbitration Advocacy, Mediation Process, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing (2010-present); Self-employed, provided appellate arbitration services to Union Pacific Railroad (2008-12); Director, Employee Relations & HR Compliance, MidAmerican Energy Company, Des Moines, IA, managed department's handling of grievances, contract negotiation and administration, chief negotiator in multi-party contract negotiations, advised management on discipline and termination; introduced and implemented HR Self Audit (2002-06); Law Clerk (1991-94), Staff Counsel (1994), Labor Counsel (1994-2000), Northwest Airlines, St. Paul, MN, arbitrated contract, discipline and discharge cases before System Board of Adjustment; chief negotiator for negotiations with TWU; negotiated and drafted grievance settlements; investigated complaints of employee conduct, including drug and alcohol use and testing, attendance, theft, work performance, harassment and discrimination; responded to and resolved employment discrimination claims (sex, age, race, disability, FMLA, veteran status) filed with state and federal agencies (1991-2000); Personnel Manager, Sinclair & Valentine, St. Paul, MN (1988-91); Personnel Supervisor, Yellow Freight System, Burnsville, MN (1986-88)

National Academy of Arbitrators: 

No

Neutral Experience: 

Mediator and Arbitrator

AAA: 

No

FMCS: 

No

Current Employment/Associations that could cause a conflict: 

None

Updated: 

Friday, November 6, 2020

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