Eric Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D.

Eric A. Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D., is a Buffalo-based mediator, educator, and consultant whose work centers disability equity, cultural humility, and inclusive professional practice. Dr. Deutsch earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and his Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo, and draws on his legal, academic, and lived experience to support organizations and practitioners in identifying and addressing barriers that limit access, participation, and engagement.

Grounding his work in person-centered and trauma-informed approaches, Dr. Deutsch pays particular attention to how professional power, communication, and systems design shape practice. He provides practical, inclusion-oriented tools that support decision-making and promote equity across service environments.

In 2026, Dr. Deutsch received a Buffalo Business First Impact Award in recognition of his contributions to advancing inclusion and belonging in the workplace and in the community.