Kimberly Taylor

November marked a momentous celebration in Detroit as we honored the 10th anniversary of the city's Grand Bargain and its remarkable emergence from bankruptcy. The event, held at the iconic Detroit Institute of Arts, brought together many of the key individuals who guided Detroit through its historic transformation into one of the most innovative municipalities in the country. The evening was co-hosted by JAMS, Rip Rapson and The Kresge Foundation, whose contributions were instrumental in Detroit's rebirth, underscoring the collaborative spirit that defines this great city.

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Ryan Abbott, M.D., Esq., FCIArb

Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.)

Daniel B. Garrie, Esq.

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.); Dr. Ryan Abbott, M.D., Esq., FCIArb.; and Daniel B. Garrie, Esq., discuss how the future of legal disputes is evolving in response to advancing artificial intelligence technology. Throughout their conversation, the neutrals explore the complexities of AI-related disputes, emphasizing the advantages of ADR over traditional litigation due to its speed, cost efficiency and ability to vet ADR professionals to determine which individual may have the background, experience and technical knowledge that will align best with a case's needs. The group also discusses what prompted the creation of the JAMS AI rules and how the complexity and novelty of AI-related disputes necessitated a set of uniquely tailored rules that address the operational and technical realities of AI. From there, the neutrals elaborate on the need for the specialized process for technical expert reviews, as outlined in the JAMS AI rules, as well as discuss the value of proactively including an AI arbitration clause into a contract. 

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Eleissa C. Lavelle, Esq.

Eleissa Lavelle is a dedicated mediator and arbitrator on the JAMS panel with over 30 years of experience as both a trial and transactional lawyer. Her career spans real estate, construction and general business law, and includes significant leadership roles, such as serving as general counsel for a large school district. Reflecting on her approach to dispute resolution, Eleissa emphasizes the client-driven nature of mediation:

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