Join JAMS neutrals, Jed D. Melnick, Esq. and Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., for a special celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the Jed D. Melnick Annual Symposium presented by the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution. Dive into discussions on the role of mediation in today's world and explore whether it is truly a sleeping beauty waiting to be awakened. This in-person event is sponsored by JAMS and will take place at the Cardozo School of Law. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with renown professionals in the field and contribute to the conversation on conflict resolution.
AGENDA:
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast & Opening Statements
Speakers: Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., Lela Love, Andrea Schneider
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM - Panel I: Quantity: Is Mediation Awake and Alive and Growing?
Speakers will discuss the appeal of mediation to the general public and the implementation and utilization of a variety of mediation programs in their respective jurisdictions around the world.
Moderator: Andrea Schneider
Speakers: Zachary Calo, Diego Faleck, Ana Sambold, Srđan Šimac
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Coffee
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - Panel II: Quality: Is Mediation Fulfilling Its Historic Promise
Panelists will discuss what is happening under the banner of “mediation” and how mediation is evaluated in their respective jurisdictions, including policies, practices, and training.
Moderator: Lela Love
Speakers: James Coben, Tat Lim, Ivana Ninčić Österle, Nancy Welsh
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM - Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM - Panel III: The Future: Waves of Change and Areas of Promise: Technology and AI
This panel will explore the realities, expectations, and concerns surrounding the use of technology in Alternative Dispute Resolution. From efficiency gains to ethical dilemmas, they’ll examine the potential impact and the challenges of continuing to integrating tech into conflict resolution processes.
Moderator: Robyn Weinstein
Speakers: Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., Felix Steffek, Noam Ebner, Colin Rule
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM - Coffee
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Panel IV: Global Policy Leaders and Sustainability
Global policy leaders will examine measures to awaken a vibrant and attractive Sleeping Beauty.
Moderator: Giuseppe De Palo, Esq.
Speakers: Joyce Aluoch, Katarina Mansson, Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Nokukhanya Nox Ntuli
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Closing Statements
Speakers: Armando Gonzalez & Jed D. Melnick, Esq.