Gerard Irwin Nierenberg was an American lawyer, author, and expert in negotiation and communication strategy.
13 Facts About Gerard Nierenberg
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Gerard Nierenberg left a wife, Juliet, with whom he had three sons: Roy, Roger, and George.
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Gerard Nierenberg was born on July 24,1923, and lived to be 89 years old.
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Gerard Nierenberg graduated from high school at age 15, and was enrolled in Brooklyn Law School three years later at age 18.
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In 1942, Gerard Nierenberg delayed his law school graduation for two years while he served in the US Army Air Corps.
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Gerard Nierenberg graduated Brooklyn Law School and became a member of the New York State Bar in 1946.
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Gerard Nierenberg was a long-time board member of the Institute of General Semantics.
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Gerard Nierenberg first became interested in pursuing negotiation while practicing law as the result of many negative experiences at the negotiating table.
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Gerard Nierenberg recognized that parties trying to win negotiations led to unsustainable relationships in business and personal relationships so he created a general framework from which individuals and groups can build long-lasting partnerships.
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Gerard Nierenberg wrote his first book exploring negotiation strategies and tactics, The Art of Negotiating, in 1968.
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Gerard Nierenberg's expertise led him into roles as a consultant and trainer working with Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, and government agencies across the globe.
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In 1966, Gerard Nierenberg founded The Negotiation Institute, which leads seminars for organizations seeking to bolster human resources by improving negotiation and communication skills.
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Gerard Nierenberg held the title of Chairman Emeritus of The Negotiation Institute and President of Human Rights Advocates International, an NGO member of the United Nations, until his death.