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About James Odom
Dr. James Odom brings experience from the governmental, private, and nonprofit sectors to resolve complex disputes and organizational challenges.
Family Matters
James helps family members navigate difficult issues with respect, perseverance, and insight. His fairness and commitment will give parties clarity in the mediation process and confidence in a fair outcome.
Business Concerns
James knows firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a small business. From mediation to arbitration to organizational and operational consulting, James brings real-world experience and keen analytical skill to each case.
Governmental Agencies and Schools
James has extensive experience with local, state, and federal government. He has been a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate and Texas Senate and has managed governmental relations for a major university. With a doctorate in Political Science, he combines academic rigor with practical experience to help governmental agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools address organizational, employment, and policy challenges.
Education
Baylor University, Waco, Texas: Ph.D. in Political Science, May 2017.
Georgetown University, Washington, DC: Master of Science in Foreign Service, May 1996.
Baylor University, Waco, Texas: Bachelor of Arts with majors in Religion and Economics, summa cum laude, May 1994.
Publications
Public Debt and the Common Good. New York: Routledge, 2019.
