JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT
19th Annual ABA Labor and Employment Law Conference
Presented by the American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section
JAMS is proud to be an Emerald Sponsor of the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law’s signature annual conference - four days of cutting-edge programming covering the most pressing issues across the labor and employment law spectrum. Designed for practitioners of all affiliations, this conference offers in-depth panels, practical insights, and opportunities to engage with leading voices in the field.
Panels Featuring JAMS Neutrals:
Bridging the Divide: Strategies and Best Practices for Mediating Wage and Hour Class Actions
Friday, November 14
8:00 am – 9:15 am
This session will highlight the complexities of wage and hour class action mediation, including the role of pre-mediation discovery, use of experts in framing damages, and the influence of insurance carriers. Panelists will share strategies for presenting financial realities and effectively guiding parties toward resolution.
Panel:
- Theo Cheng | ADR Office of Theo Cheng
- Robert W. Crandall | Resolution Economics
- Gary Fowler, Esq. | JAMS
- Mickell Jimenez | Holland & Hart LLP
- Kevin J. Stoops | Sommers Schwartz, P.C.
How Will AI Impact the Future of Mediation and Arbitration?
Saturday, November 15
9:45 am – 11:00 pm
Panelists will discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping mediation and arbitration practices in labor and employment disputes, including a live demonstration of AI software applied to hypothetical scenarios. The discussion will address both practical and ethical considerations every practitioner should understand.
Panel:
- Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.) | JAMS
- Robert Bergman | Next Level Mediation
- Katy Dunn | SEIU
- Jenny Goltz | Goltz Employment Law and Investigations
- Ann Lesser | American Arbitration Association