is Pericles director. He graduated from the International Law faculty of MGIMO almost 20 years ago and went on to represent Russia in France for a number of years as a diplomat. He specializes in Negotiations and Dispute Resolution where he has had many years of experience both in the public and private sectors. In addition, Mr. Lissniak has led Pericles in numerous public interest projects, such as publishing of several European books on Banking Law and Finance, organizing training programs for Russian judges, lawyers and bankers abroad, and acting as counsel to the Moscow Mayor's Office and Moscow Region Government. A professor who believes in hands-on, interactive exercises, Professor Lissniak's regular summer courses in negotiations for lawyers and negotions for business persons are among Pericles' most popular course offerings.