Damali Peterman

Author.
Lawyer.
Educator.

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Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want.

A real-world, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone who has ever been underestimated, overlooked, or misunderstood at the negotiating table—whether you’re haggling for a car, asking for a promotion, or advocating for your kids—to help you leverage your unique strengths and walk away with the best deal possible.
#1 New Release in Business Conflict Resolution & Mediation!
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About Damali

A leader in conflict resolution.

Damali Peterman is a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative dispute resolution field. She is the founder and CEO of two successful, award-winning companies—Breakthrough ADR and Damali Law. Peterman currently lives outside of New York City with her husband, their two young sons, and their dog.

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Podcast

Breakthrough Barriers with Damali.

In the News

Where Damali is going to be speaking.

Recent and Upcoming Appearances.

  • Black Women's Agenda
  • NY State Bar Association Fall Meeting
  • Women, Influence and Power in Law
  • Black Women Lawyers Association of Chicago
  • SUNY New Paltz Women's Leadership Summit
  • Corporate Counsel Women of Color
  • National Urban League Whitney M. Young Leadership Summit
  • Tory Burch Foundation Global Webinar
  • Good to Great Lawyers Retreat
  • ALM General Counsel Conference East
  • Strathmore University Nairobi, Kenya

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Contact Damali

Literary Agent:
Gillian MacKenzie
gmackenzie@gmalit.com
Media Relations:
Davina Coard-Martoral
davina@davellepr.com
Book Publicity:
Ashley Hewlett
ahewlett@penguinrandomhouse.com
Speaking:
Hayley Shear
hshear@penguinrandomhouse.com
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