Settlement in the 21st Century

Most legal disputes in the U.S. are resolved by agreement, making the study of settlement an urgent project. This conference brings together nationally known legal scholars, lawyers, and judges to focus on the future of civil settlement. The event showcases empirical studies and technological advances. Prominent and experienced mediators offer perspective on settlement practices and emerging trends. 

Session Agenda

Opening Remarks

9:00 - 9:15 AM

• Vik Amar, Dean - University of Illinois College of Law

Session 1: Settlement Across Contexts

9:15 - 10:15 AM

• Beth Burch, University of Georgia School of Law
• Dan Klerman, USC Gould School of Law
• Nicole Summers, Harvard Law School

Session 2: Lay Perspectives on Settlement

10:15 - 11:15 AM

• Gilat Bachar, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
• Jessie Bregant, University of Houston Law Center
• Jennifer Robbennolt, University of Illinois College of Law
• Verity Winship, University of Illinois College of Law
• Chris Robertson, Boston University School of Law

Session 3: Technology and Settlement

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Charlotte Alexander, Georgia State College of Law
• Alyson Carrel, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
• David Engstrom, Stanford Law School

Lunch & Keynote Speaker

12:30 - 1:45 PM

• Shari Diamond, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Practitioner Panel: The Future of Settlement 

2:00 - 3:00 PM 

• Hon. Karen G. Shields (Ret.), Mediator and Arbitrator - JAMS
• Cardelle Spangler, Labor & Employment Partner and Chicago Office Managing Partner - Winston & Strawn LLP
• Shawn Kasserman, Founding Member - Tomasik Kotin Kasserman LLP
• Hon. Wayne R. Anderson (Ret.), Arbitrator, Mediator, Neutral Evaluator and Referee/Special Master - JAMS