Posted on: Wed, 02/12/2025

By Caitlin Saint-Jean and S. Pierre Paret

The 2024 elections have already brought significant changes to the political landscape, with notable shifts in federal and state governance. Donald J. Trump's return to the White House, a Republican-controlled Senate (53-47 majority) and the GOP's maintaining a slim majority in the House of Representatives (220-215) create a new environment for arbitration and mediation stakeholders, including the American Arbitration Association® (AAA®). These changes likely will influence the legislative and regulatory outlook for

Posted on: Thu, 02/06/2025

By Caitlin Saint-Jean

In an era where technology continues to reshape the dispute resolution landscape, the AAA-ICDR's® partnership with Clearbrief marks a pivotal step in modernizing arbitration and mediation practices. By integrating Clearbrief's AI-powered tools, the AAA® aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve the quality of awards. The successful pilot program, where arbitrators saved significant time and improved the clarity and

Posted on: Thu, 01/23/2025

By Kendal Enz

Innovation, leadership and a commitment to driving positive change are the qualities that define the women recognized by this year’s Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award. Among them is Bridget M. McCormack, our president and CEO

Posted on: Fri, 01/17/2025

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the greater Los Angeles wildfires, including our colleagues at our Los Angeles office and members of our roster of arbitrators and mediators in the region. In addition to matching staff donations to qualified tax-exempt and relief organizations, the AAA® remains steadfast in supporting the greater Los Angeles community. We are actively working on multiple fronts to provide meaningful assistance as the community begins to rebuild.