Future Dispute Resolution Conference 2024
The "Future Dispute Resolution" conference, held on September 5, 2024, at Stanford Law School, was a collaborative event organized by CodeX (The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics), the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession. Co-sponsoring organizations included the American Arbitration Association (AAA), its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), System.Legal, and ITECHLAW. This gathering brought together leading experts in dispute resolution to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the field.
Key topics addressed during the conference included the integration of next-generation alternative dispute resolution (ADR) into judicial systems, the role of generative AI in transforming arbitration and mediation, and the evolving landscape of online dispute resolution (ODR). A significant highlight was the presentation by the ICDR Arbitration of Technology and Life Sciences Global Working Group, which unveiled comprehensive survey results and recommendations from over 500 professionals across various industries, such as information technology, semiconductors, life sciences, construction, energy, aviation, and aerospace.
The event featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Steve Andersen (AAA-ICDR), Gary Benton (SVAMC), Maria Chedid (Arnold & Porter), Michael E. Dickstein (Stanford Law School), David L. Evans (Murphy & King), Clare Fowler, Henry T. Greely (Stanford Law School), Ken Korea (Colev Law), Jo Levy (Norton Law), Grande Lum (Stanford Law School), Jan Martinez (Stanford Law School), Bridget M. McCormack (AAA-ICDR), Brendan McCullagh (Utah Courts), David Orr (Google DeepMind), Kathleen Paisley (Arbitrator, Brussels), Peter Ruby (Goodmans LLP), Colin Rule, Bryan Sinclair (Cisco), David Slayton (Los Angeles, CA Courts), Rachel Thorn (Cooley LLP), Eric Tuchmann (AAA-ICDR), Roland Vogl (Stanford Law School), and Joshua Walker (System.Legal). The conference also provided ample networking opportunities, including a lunch and a cocktail reception, facilitating connections among professionals in the field.
This conference was particularly relevant for judges, in-house counsel, dispute resolution professionals, and legal technologists interested in understanding how technological advancements are reshaping dispute resolution methods. Attendees gained valuable insights into the future of arbitration, mediation, and ODR, making the event a pivotal platform for those aiming to stay at the forefront of the evolving legal landscape.
Speakers(26)
Bridget McCormack
President and CEO at AAA-ICDR
Bridget McCormack is the President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR), leading initiatives in alternative dispute resolution.
Bryan Sinclair
Sr. Director and Associate General Counsel of IP Litigation at Cisco Systems
Bryan Sinclair is the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel of IP Litigation at Cisco Systems, specializing in intellectual property disputes.
Clare Fowler
Executive Vice President at Mediate.com
Dr. Clare Fowler is the Executive Vice President at Mediate.com, focusing on workplace disputes and dispute resolution system design.
Colin Rule
President and CEO at Mediate.com and ODR.com
Colin Rule is the President and CEO of Mediate.com and ODR.com, specializing in online dispute resolution.
David Freeman Engstrom
LSVF Professor in Law; Co-Director of the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession at Stanford Law School
David Freeman Engstrom is the LSVF Professor in Law and Co-Director of the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession at Stanford Law School, focusing on civil procedure and law and technology.
David L. Evans
Attorney at Murphy & King
David L. Evans is an attorney at Murphy & King, specializing in complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
David Orr
Director of Engineering for AI Safety and Alignment at Google DeepMind
David Orr is the Director of Engineering for AI Safety and Alignment at Google DeepMind, focusing on the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence.
Eric Tuchmann
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Eric Tuchmann is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), overseeing legal affairs and corporate governance.
Gary Benton
Founder and Director at Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC)
Gary Benton is the Founder and Director of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC), specializing in technology and intellectual property disputes.
Grande Lum
Director at Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution, Stanford Law School
Grande Lum is the Director of the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution at Stanford Law School, focusing on negotiation and conflict resolution.
Hank T. Greely
Deane F. and Kate Edelman Johnson Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Hank T. Greely is the Deane F. and Kate Edelman Johnson Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, specializing in the ethical, legal, and social implications of biomedical technologies.
Janet Martinez
Former Director, Gould Alternative Dispute Resolution Research Initiative at Stanford Law School
Janet Martinez is the Former Director of the Gould Alternative Dispute Resolution Research Initiative at Stanford Law School, specializing in negotiation and dispute system design.
Jo Levy
Partner at Norton Law
Jo Levy is a Partner at Norton Law, specializing in corporate law and dispute resolution.
Joshua Walker
Founder and CEO at System.Legal
Joshua Walker is the Founder and CEO of System.Legal, focusing on legal technology solutions and innovation.
Judge Brendan McCullagh
Judge at West Valley City Justice Court, Salt Lake County
Judge Brendan McCullagh serves at the West Valley City Justice Court in Salt Lake County, focusing on criminal and civil cases.
Judge Yvonne E. Campos
Judge of the Superior Court of California at San Diego Superior Court
Judge Yvonne E. Campos is a general jurisdiction state trial court judge in San Diego, California, presiding over a jury trial department in the central courthouse downtown.
Katherine Schuelke
Chief Legal Officer (former); Member of the Board at Seagate Technology; SiTime
Katherine Schuelke is the former Chief Legal Officer at Seagate Technology and a board member at SiTime, focusing on corporate governance and legal strategies.
Kathleen Paisley
Partner at Ambos Lawyers
Kathleen Paisley is a Partner at Ambos Lawyers, specializing in international arbitration and cross-border disputes.
Ken Korea
Colev Law
Ken Korea is associated with Colev Law, focusing on legal strategies and dispute resolution in the technology sector.
Maria Chedid
Partner at Arnold & Porter
Maria Chedid is Global Chair of the International Arbitration Practice at Arnold & Porter, with over three decades of experience in high-stakes commercial and investment arbitrations.
Matt Brown
Associate General Counsel at Turo
Matt Brown serves as Associate General Counsel at Turo, focusing on legal strategies and dispute resolution in the sharing economy sector.
Megan Ma
Michael E. Dickstein
Principal at Dickstein Dispute Resolution
Michael E. Dickstein is the Principal at Dickstein Dispute Resolution, specializing in mediation and arbitration services across various industries.
Norman W. Spaulding
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Norman W. Spaulding is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, focusing on civil procedure and legal ethics.
Peter Ruby
Partner at Goodmans LLP
Peter Ruby is a Partner at Goodmans LLP, focusing on technology litigation and dispute resolution.
Steve Andersen
Division Vice President at American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Steve Andersen is the Division Vice President at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), overseeing mediation services and initiatives.
Event Details
- Date
- September 5, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Paul Brest Hall
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Judges, in-house counsel, dispute resolution professionals, legal technologists.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Approximately 200 attendees.