Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

About Our Section

The purpose of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section to increase the awareness of ADR within the bar and the general public, promote communication among lawyers and others involved in ADR, act as a resource to the courts and others, improve the quality of ADR services, and encourage members of the bar to serve as neutrals in various ADR settings.

Section Executive Committee

Chair
Brendan Holt
Holt Law, LLC
88 Bradley Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203)872-7218
brendan@holtlawct.com

Vice Chair
David Reif
Reif ADR
470 James Street
Ste 7
New Haven, CT 06513
(203)641-0991
dreif@reifadr.com

Treasurer
Houston Putnam Lowry
Ford & Paulekas LLP
280 Trumbull St, Ste 2200
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)808-4213
ptl@hplowry.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep 17

Using AI to Help Mediators, Attorneys, and Parties: Practical Insights from the Real Practice System
Zoom Meeting - CLE Pass Eligible
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Professor John Lande developed the artificially intelligent (AI) Real Practice Systems (RPS) Negotiation and Mediation Coach tool to help (1) attorneys anticipate challenges, strategize, and represent clients, (2) mediators enhance preparation, communication, and decision-making, and (3) disputing parties make better decisions. They can use it before, during, and after negotiation and mediation sessions to gain insights and refine strategies. In this program, Professor Lande will summarize RPS theory, describe how RPS Coach works, and demonstrate the system by inviting people to pose problems from their work. RPS Coach is an example of AI tools that will become increasingly available for dispute resolution practitioners. This program will be relevant to practitioners at every stage of practice. Insights from this program will be applicable to other tools.

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