AI in ADR: Opportunities, Cautions, and the Human Role in Dispute Resolution

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we work, communicate, and resolve disputes—and the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution is no exception. This session will explore the growing role of AI in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and other ADR processes, examining both the opportunities it presents and the challenges it creates.

Participants will consider how AI can enhance ADR by supporting research, drafting and reviewing documents, improving efficiency, increasing access to information, and assisting practitioners with administrative tasks. At the same time, the session will address potential concerns, including accuracy and bias, confidentiality and data privacy, ethical considerations, transparency, overreliance on technology, and the potential impact on the human-centered nature of dispute resolution.

Through discussion and practical examples, this session will encourage ADR professionals to think critically about when and how AI can be used responsibly. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of AI’s potential benefits and limitations—and how to balance technological innovation with the judgment, trust, empathy, and human connection that remain at the heart of effective dispute resolution.

About Alexander Paykin, Esq.

Alexander Paykin, Esq. is the Managing Director of The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C., a boutique New York firm focused on commercial litigation, real estate, and business transactions. With a background in both law and information systems, he advises clients ranging from startups to institutional investors and serves as outside general counsel to numerous businesses. A frequent speaker on legal technology, AI and ethical use of technology in the practice of law. Mr. Paykin has presented at ABA TECHSHOW, NYSBA CLEs and at national conferences and those of other state and local Bar Associations on topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice. He is a member of the ABA

TECHSHOW Board (2024–2026), Chair of NYSBA’s Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession, and an author of numerous articles on law and emerging technologies. His experience in dispute resolution includes both litigation strategy and the implementation of AI-enhanced legal workflows in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration contexts.

About Jim Melamed, J.D.

Jim Melamed co-founded Mediate.com in 1996 along with John Helie and served as CEO of Mediate.com through June 2020 (25 years). Jim is currently General Counsel for Mediate.com and ODR.com. During Jim’s 25-year tenure, Mediate.com received the American Bar Association’s 2010 Institutional Problem Solver Award.

Before Mediate.com, Jim founded The Mediation Center in Eugene, Oregon in 1983 and served as Executive Director of the Academy of Family Mediators (AFM) from 1987 to 1993. Jim was also the first President and Executive Director of the Oregon Mediation Association (1985-86).

Jim’s undergraduate degree is in psychology from Stanford University and his law degree is from the University of Oregon.

Jim has received the following awards: The Oregon Mediation Association’s 2003 Award for Excellence and 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award; The Oregon State Bar’s 2006 Sidney Lezak Award of Excellence; The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) 2007 John Haynes Distinguished Mediator Award; and The 2012 Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) “Getting To Yes” Award and 2018 APFM first Outstanding Mediator Award.

About Renee Jackson, Esq.

Renee grew up in a blue collar family outside of Boston, played college basketball at Columbia University, and then cut her teeth as a litigation paralegal at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. She earned a JD/MBA from the University of Connecticut, trained in employment law and litigation at Nixon Peabody, and then took her legal skills in-house to Zynga, Splunk, Wish, and Clutter. Renee held several executive roles in Legal, HR, and Compliance before becoming a founder.

After over a decade in the Bay Area, she now lives a quieter life in New Hampshire with her partner and their dogs. She teaches Negotiations to business school students at the University of New Hampshire and runs Blue Oak Legal, a small law firm specializing in employment law, commercial contracting, tech transactions, product compliance, corporate compliance, dispute resolution, and investigations.

Renee's unique experience and acute understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and businesses trying to access the legal system sparked the concept behind Dyspute.ai. As a first-time entrepreneur, Renee is actively involved in the continuous development of Dyspute.ai, relying on a close-knit group of advisors to refine and enhance its offerings and capabilities.

Her vision for Dyspute.ai is clear: to revolutionize the way we resolve common legal disputes by harnessing the power of AI and making mediation accessible and affordable for all. Join us in exploring the future of dispute resolution, led by one of the most forward-thinking founders in the industry.

About Morgan Tregenza, Esq.

Morgan “Mo” Tregenza is a Colorado attorney, mediator, entrepreneur, and dispute-resolution innovator. She is the Founder and CEO of Levelheaded, a Colorado-based mediation and online dispute resolution company dedicated to making conflict resolution more accessible, affordable, and effective while helping create “a less litigious world.” 



Mo has built her career around expanding access to mediation and modernizing dispute resolution. Before founding Levelheaded, she operated her own mediation practice and worked with courts, property managers, businesses, and individuals seeking alternatives to litigation. Through Levelheaded, she champions technology-assisted dispute resolution that combines human expertise with streamlined digital processes to help parties resolve conflicts more efficiently. 

A recognized leader in Colorado’s mediation community, Mo served as President of the Mediation Association of Colorado, advocating for greater public awareness and access to mediation. She also frequently advocates before the Colorado Legislature on behalf of mediation and other consensual dispute resolution processes. 

Beyond mediation, Mo is an accomplished entrepreneur and creative professional. She has written children’s books and previously designed and launched a family-focused photo book application, reflecting her commitment to helping people communicate, collaborate, and navigate difficult transitions with dignity and clarity. 

Mo is a prominent voice on the future of mediation, online dispute resolution, and legal innovation. She has appeared on podcasts and industry programs discussing how technology can resolve disputes earlier, reduce the burden on courts, and expand access to conflict resolution. In 2026, she became host of the mediation-focused podcast Common Ground.