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Ombuds Office

A resource to help resolve disputes in technology partnerships, patents, licensing, and employee and workplace concerns.

Role of the Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office provides a confidential, impartial, and informal conflict management venue. Specializing in problem-solving and communication skills, the Ombuds Office uses collaborative alternative dispute resolution techniques such as coaching, interests and options identification, mediation, facilitation, classes, and workshops. The Ombuds Office facilitates the efficient and low-cost resolution of complaints and disputes.

Ombuds Services

Ombuds Services

 

The Ombuds Office operates in accordance with the standards of the International Ombuds Association (IOA).

For more information about LANL's Tech Transfer Ombuds Program, please refer to the Department of Energy’s Technology Transfer Ombuds Program (pdf). 

To learn about other Laboratory resources for businesses, visit:

  • Business/Tech Transfer
  • Small Business Office
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Additional information on LANL Ombuds' Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

  • International Ombuds Association Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics (pdf)
  • Declaration of Best Practices for University of California Ombuds Offices (pdf)

 

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  • (505) 665-2837

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