Another post in our series on arbitration evolution in China. This post explores the question of how far should a system move toward internationally familiar arbitration norms while retaining domestic institutional choices? China’s New Arbitration LawSong Lianbin and Huang Yi China’s first comprehensive rewrite of its Arbitration Law in thirty years changes more than technical … Continue reading Arbitration in China – How Distinct Should It Be From Existing Norms →

Another blog in our series on Chinese arbitration! Can the Arbitrator Also Mediate? Jialin Li Many mediators and arbitrators are trained to keep those roles separate. A mediator may hear confidential information, test weaknesses, and float possible compromises; an arbitrator must decide on the record and remain visibly impartial. China has long been more willing … Continue reading Can the Arbitrator Also Mediate? →

Posting at the request of Tracy Frisch, Division VP, AAA A career in ADR can take many paths, and hearing directly from professionals working across the field can help law students better understand the opportunities available to them. The 2026 Diverse Student ADR Summit is designed to provide law students with a roadmap for exploring … Continue reading AAA’s Diverse Student ADR Summit →

And here is the next (very timely!) post in our Chinese arbitration series: AI Inside Arbitration Institutions Guan Yunbiao Much of the current discussion about artificial intelligence and dispute resolution focuses on individual users: whether lawyers should use generative AI to draft briefs, whether arbitrators may use it for legal research or award drafting, and … Continue reading AI Inside Arbitration Institutions →

Here is the next installment in our China and ADR Design Series: China’s Arbitration Institutions Liu Zihe and Ren Zhong In much of the world, arbitration is concentrated in a relatively small number of major institutions. China has 285 local arbitration centers. That difference is not simply a matter of scale. It reflects a distinctive … Continue reading China’s Arbitration Institutions →

Hi everyone!  I’m excited to share that the Kukin Program podcast channel is dropping new episodes every Wednesday. The conversations include insightful discussions, real-world stories, and expert perspectives on the world of dispute resolution and mediation. On How My Friends Negotiate I interview people at the top of their fields including an Olympian, a former … Continue reading Kukin Program Podcasts! →

Reading this morning’s discussion about AI and legal education on the DR Listserv brought to mind an old debate that many ADR academics will recall. In 1984, James J. White published his well-known review of Getting to Yes, titled The Pros and Cons of Getting to YES, in the Journal of Legal Education. My recollection … Continue reading AI, Teaching, and Lessons from an Old Negotiation Debate →