Roger Fisher (1922-2012) was a pioneering Harvard Law School professor and co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project. He is best known as the co-author of the international bestseller "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In." Fisher's groundbreaking work in conflict resolution and negotiation theory transformed the field, influencing diplomats, business leaders, and lawyers worldwide. After serving as a weather reconnaissance pilot in World War II, he worked on the Marshall Plan in Paris and later practiced law in Washington, D.C. Fisher's expertise in international disputes led him to advise on numerous high-profile negotiations, including the Camp David Accords and South Africa's transition from apartheid. Throughout his career, he authored several influential books on negotiation and conflict management, applying his principles to real-world conflicts. Fisher's innovative approach emphasized finding mutually beneficial solutions and separating people from problems. He continued teaching and writing well into his eighties, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of negotiation and dispute resolution.