In this conversation with Jim Melamed of Mediate.com, we cover the evolution of Mediate.com, the tech evolution of mediation, the integration of AI in mediation, and the importance of empowerment and informed decision-making in mediation practices.This video is a revisit of Jim’s earlier talk on the Will Work for Food YouTube Channel, created by Natalie […]
Mercy Movie Review and the Mainstreaming of ODR
It’s 2026, and the first big blockbuster film in the US is the sci-fi thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, in which a fully automated AI administers criminal justice, including capital punishment, in the year 2029. Having recently gotten into filmmaking with the Can ODR Change the World documentary, I’m going to review […]
EP341 Governing AI – with Authors Leah Wing, Chris Draper, and Daniel Rainey
I recently had the privilege of diving into the world of artificial intelligence with the authors of “Governing Artificial Intelligence”—Leah Wing of the NCTDR, Daniel Rainey, and Chris Draper of MorriganAI.com. Our discussion centered around the pivotal role AI plays in dispute resolution and the pressing need for ethical governance. In their book, these authors […]
EP337 Tom King Updates on Toolkit.Law & 2026 MLK Day CLE
In a world where civility in discourse is increasingly rare, an MLK event that provides lawyers with free legal education aims to set a new standard. Hosted by Tom King of Toolkit.law, the 2026 MLK Day CLE event promises to be the largest Martin Luther King-related continuing legal education event in the country. Tom King […]
EP336 Embracing the Future: How Online Dispute Resolution is Transforming Access to Justice in Kenya
In a world where technology is rapidly changing the way we interact and resolve conflicts, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is emerging as a game-changer, especially in Kenya. I got a chance to sit down with the chief officer of the Nairobi Center for International Arbitration–Dr. Henri Murigi, to discuss the role of technology in arbitration […]
EP335 Courts Clamping Down on AI Use with Dannielle Simms
Dannielle Simms of SimmsLawGroup.com joined the show to discuss the increasing reliance on AI in legal proceedings, particularly among pro se litigants. We explore the challenges faced by individuals representing themselves in court, the dangers of relying on AI-generated content, and the responses from courts, including new regulations and potential sanctions. The conversation emphasizes the […]
Lawyers and Mediators, ChatGPT is the new Google Search
This past Monday evening, I had the opportunity to present at the 13th Annual Conflict Resolution Month speaking series hosted by Sam Houston State University’s Student Legal and Mediation Services. This important initiative, celebrated in October, is a time to promote and raise awareness of mediation and other peaceful means of resolving disputes. It was […]
EP328 Shaping the Future of ODR in Latin America with Dr. Alberto Elisavetsky
In a recent episode, I sat down with Dr. Alberto Elisavetsky (LinkedIn), a global leader in Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and the application of AI in conflict resolution, particularly within Latin America. Dr. Elisavetsky, who humbly requested that I call him Alberto, is the founder and president of ODR Latino America, and director of a […]
Vibe Coding for Lawyers & Mediators
In 2015, I participated in creating a Texas child support calculator that I placed for sale on the Apple App Store. That project took many weeks during which I worked with a developer to produce a working app prototype. This prototype provided accurate calculations to help lawyers, judges, and parents who needed a mobile-friendly tool […]
Top 10 NotebookLM Benefits for Lawyers and Mediators
I’ve discovered a tool that helps me manage vast amounts of law information from multiple sources. After ChatGPT introduced the broader public to generative AI, Google’s powerful and free-to-access NotebookLM is introducing professionals, students, and researchers to new ways AI can empower their work. As a big follower of the building a second brain movement, […]