Make Money Mediating Podcast #515: The Cutting-Edge of Arbitration: AI, Tech, and Beyond with Amy Schmitz

The Future of Arbitration: AI, Tech Innovations, and Ethical Considerations with Professor Amy Schmitz

Susan Guthrie is joined by Professor Amy Schmitz, who is a renowned expert in dispute resolution and legal technology. They delve into Amy’s new book, ‘The Arbitration Conversation,’ and discuss its insights on the intersection of arbitration and technology. 

The episode covers topics such as AI’s impact on legal practice, blockchain-based arbitration, the importance of technological competence, and how technology can enhance access to justice. 

Tune in for an engaging discussion on the future of dispute resolution.

Highlights from the Episode:

• The Role of Technology in Arbitration
• The Digital Divide in Legal Tech
• Ethical Considerations in AI and Data Usage
• The Future of Dispute Resolution

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More About This Week’s Special Guest: Amy Schmitz

Amy J. Schmitz, holding the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Endowed Chair in Law at Moritz, is a distinguished scholar specializing in arbitration, legal tech, and dispute resolution. She co-directs the Translational Data Analytics Institute and leads the JusticeTech Capstone Program. Author of over 75 articles and co-author of key casebooks, Schmitz has received numerous awards for her contributions to technology, law, and dispute resolution.  Her latest book, “The Arbitration Conversation,” and her highly regarded podcast delve into the intersection of arbitration and technology. Before Ohio State, Schmitz taught at the University of Missouri and the University of Colorado, clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, and practiced arbitration law in Seattle and Minneapolis. Schmitz’s accolades include the AALS Section Award for Technology, Law and Legal Education, and she is a Fulbright Specialist and member of the American Law Institute.

Contact Amy:

Amy’s email is [email protected]

Amy’s book: The Arbitration Conversation

                       

Amy Schmitz

Amy Schmitz is the John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. From 2016-2021 Professor Schmitz was the Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law and the Center for Dispute Resolution. Previously she… MORE >

                       

Susan Guthrie

Immediate Past Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan E. Guthrie is a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of legal innovation, dispute resolution, and entrepreneurial practice-building. With over three decades of experience as an attorney and mediator, Susan now dedicates her work to helping professionals build future-proof,… MORE >