Texas A&M Law’s Annual Dispute Resolution Symposium
Texas A&M University School of Law's Annual Dispute Resolution Symposium is a premier event organized by the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program. This symposium brings together legal scholars, practitioners, and students to explore contemporary issues in dispute resolution, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence into the civil justice system.
The 2026 symposium, titled "The Future is Now: AI, Dispute Resolution & the Civil Justice System," features sessions on engaging judges and law students in AI innovation, the role of AI in arbitration, its impact on court proceedings, and its broader applications in legal practice. Notable speakers include Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Court Judge of the Western District of Texas, and Amy Schmitz, John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at The Ohio State University.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking during breaks and lunch sessions. The event is designed for legal professionals, academics, and students interested in the intersection of technology and dispute resolution, offering insights into the evolving landscape of AI in the legal field.
Speakers(18)
Adam Steinman
Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law
Adam Steinman is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Amy Schmitz
John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University
Amy Schmitz holds the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at the Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University.
Ayelet Sela
Associate Professor, Faculty of Law at Bar Ilan University
Ayelet Sela is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Bar Ilan University, and a Non-Resident Fellow at Stanford Law School.
Colin Rule
Practitioner-in-Residence at Texas A&M University School of Law
Colin Rule is the Practitioner-in-Residence at Texas A&M University School of Law and CEO of odr.com/mediate.com.
Daniel B. Garrie
JAMS Court-Appointed Neutral & Co-Creator, JAMS Artificial Intelligence Rules
Daniel Garrie is a JAMS Court-Appointed Neutral and co-creator of the JAMS Artificial Intelligence Rules.
David Horton
Martin Luther King Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
David Horton holds the title of Martin Luther King Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
David Slayton
CEO at Superior Court of Los Angeles County
David Slayton serves as the CEO of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
Gabriel Eckstein
Professor of Law and Director, Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resource Systems Law Program at Texas A&M University School of Law
Gabriel Eckstein is a Professor of Law and Director of the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resource Systems Law Program at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Court Judge of the Western District of Texas
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez is a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Texas and co-author of 'Navigating AI in the Judiciary: New Guidelines for Judges and Their Chambers'.
Jill Gross
Professor of Law & Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
Jill Gross is a Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University.
John Lande
Isidor Loeb Professor Emeritus at University of Missouri School of Law
John Lande is the Isidor Loeb Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri School of Law.
Linda Beyea
Vice President of Innovation at American Arbitration Association
Linda Beyea serves as the Vice President of Innovation at the American Arbitration Association.
Nancy Welsh
Frank W. Elliott, Jr. University Professor of Law and Director, Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law
Nancy Welsh is the Frank W. Elliott, Jr. University Professor of Law and Director of the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Neil Sobol
Professor of Law and Director, Legal Analysis, Research & Writing at Texas A&M University School of Law
Neil Sobol is a Professor of Law and Director of Legal Analysis, Research & Writing at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Oladeji Tiamiyu
Assistant Professor at Sturm College of Law, University of Denver
Oladeji Tiamiyu is an Assistant Professor at the Sturm College of Law, University of Denver.
Peter Reilly
Professor of Law and Associate Director, Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law
Peter Reilly is a Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law.
Robert B. AHDIEH
Dean and Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean's Chair at Texas A&M University School of Law
Robert B. Ahdieh serves as the Dean and holds the Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean's Chair at Texas A&M University School of Law.
S. I. Strong
K. H. Gyr Professor of Private International Law at Emory Law School
S. I. Strong holds the K. H. Gyr Professor of Private International Law position at Emory Law School.
Event Details
- Date
- March 20, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Fort Worth, United States
- Texas A&M University School of Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, and students interested in dispute resolution and AI.
- CLE Credits
- 5.50 CLE hours