Dr. Zarankin has a law degree (LLB) from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, he is an MBA graduate from the NYU Business School, and PHD in Conflict Management and Resolution, from Bar-Ilan University. Dr. Zararnkin is a retired judge from the Haifa District Court, where he served as civil law judge, dealing with all types of commercial law, specializing in corporate law and insolvencies, intellectual property law, negligence and environmental claims, and class actions. Dr. Zararnkin is also a lecturer on Mediation law and negotiation and published a few publications in academic journals.