All posts by Kelly Browe Olson

AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) is looking for a new Executive Director!

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After 30+ years of service to AFCC, Executive Director Peter Salem will be stepping down next June 2024. AFCC’s search is officially launching. The search is being lead by Viewcrest Advisors and they would like to connect with anyone you believe would be a potential candidate or network “source.” Kathleen Yazbak is reachable at: kathleen@viewcrestadvisors.com. … Continue reading AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts) is looking for a new Executive Director! →

Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center Publishes Draft Guidelines on AI use in Arbitration for Comment

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On August 31st, the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center issued draft guidelines for comment. SILICON VALLEY ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION CENTER GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ARBITRATION The guidelines were written for the benefit of “arbitral institutions, arbitrators, parties and their representatives (including counsel), experts, and, where relevant, other participants in the … Continue reading Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center Publishes Draft Guidelines on AI use in Arbitration for Comment →

Is Remote Justice Still Justice? Stetson Law Review Symposium: April 1, 2022

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The Stetson Law Review Annual Symposium is this upcoming Friday. Stetson Law Review Annual SymposiumIs Remote Justice Still Justice?April 1. 2022 | 9 AM – 4:30 PM (Eastern time) There is a great lineup of speakers on Online Mediation, Arbitration and Beyond. We would love to have you join us for some or all of … Continue reading Is Remote Justice Still Justice? Stetson Law Review Symposium: April 1, 2022 →

Averted Mediation System Takeover in Ukraine

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Tatiana Kyselova of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Ukraine posted this interesting summary of a recent potential takeover of the Ukrainian mediation system by Ukrainian MPs, complete with a YouTube video about the proceedings.  According to the article, the National Association of Mediators of Ukraine organized opposition and were able to stop the last minute Parliamentary attempt … Continue reading Averted Mediation System Takeover in Ukraine →

Great ideas from a Twitter thread on productive Q&A sessions

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I’m sure that many of you have attended or given conference and faculty talks where the post-talk Question and Answer sessions have fallen apart after audience members offer poorly worded or individualistic questions, or give their own talk instead of asking a question and take up the entire Q&A session.  In a recent series of … Continue reading Great ideas from a Twitter thread on productive Q&A sessions →

Mediation is Unsuccessful in lawsuit between former Louisville Basketball players and NCAA

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5 former Louisville basketball players are suing the NCAA about the NCAA’s removal of their 2013 National Championship title. The players, led by Luke Hancock, want the title restored and are also seeking restitution for individual damages.  Unfortunately mediation on January 28th was unsuccessful and the mediator has returned the case to the court, saying … Continue reading Mediation is Unsuccessful in lawsuit between former Louisville Basketball players and NCAA →

DR Law Profs in Israel, Givat Haviva: “I want those f***ers to turn around”

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Thursday morning our group had the pleasure of visiting Givat Haviva and learning about its mission as well as the history of the 1949 Armistice/Green line and the differences in the borders of Israel in 1949, 1967, and since. Our first speaker at Givet Haviva was Yaniv Sagee, the Executive Director. He was refreshingly honest … Continue reading DR Law Profs in Israel, Givat Haviva: “I want those f***ers to turn around” →

Professor Carol Izumi to receive 2017 William Pincus Award

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I’m thrilled to share this exciting news from the AALS clinical law section with those of you who haven’t yet heard: Professor Carol Izumi has been awarded the 2017 William Pincus Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Clinical Legal Education. Carol is being recognized for her longtime service to the AALS, including her service … Continue reading Professor Carol Izumi to receive 2017 William Pincus Award →