JAMS is proud to be an Emerald Sponsor of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law’s signature annual conference - four days of cutting-edge programming covering the most pressing issues across the labor and employment law spectrum. Designed for practitioners of all affiliations, this conference offers in-depth panels, practical insights, and opportunities to engage with leading voices in the field.
Panels Featuring JAMS Neutrals:
Bridging the Divide: Strategies and Best Practices for Mediating Wage and Hour Class Actions
Friday, November 14
8:00 am – 9:15 am
This session will highlight the complexities of wage and hour class action mediation, including the role of pre-mediation discovery, use of experts in framing damages, and the influence of insurance carriers. Panelists will share strategies for presenting financial realities and effectively guiding parties toward resolution.
Panel:
- Theo Cheng | ADR Office of Theo Cheng
- Robert W. Crandall | Resolution Economics
- Gary Fowler, Esq. | JAMS
- Mickell Jimenez | Holland & Hart LLP
- Kevin J. Stoops | Sommers Schwartz, P.C.
How Will AI Impact the Future of Mediation and Arbitration?
Saturday, November 15
9:45 am – 11:00 pm
Panelists will discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping mediation and arbitration practices in labor and employment disputes, including a live demonstration of AI software applied to hypothetical scenarios. The discussion will address both practical and ethical considerations every practitioner should understand.
Panel:
- Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.) | JAMS
- Robert Bergman | Next Level Mediation
- Katy Dunn | SEIU
- Jenny Goltz | Goltz Employment Law and Investigations
- Ann Lesser | American Arbitration Association