*IN-PERSON!* ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST: Would You Let AI Mediate Your Conflict? Considering the Future

ACR-GNY & CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College present

Would You Let AI Mediate Your Conflict? Considering the Future

This Roundtable Breakfast Discussion will be held in person - no virtual option will be available!

Live simulation. Real dispute. Two mediators—one human, one digital.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s present in our inboxes, our workflows, and increasingly, in our most sensitive conversations. But can AI truly understand human conflict? And more importantly, would you trust it to help resolve yours?

Join us in person for a real-time simulation that puts this question to the test. Based on a complex, real commercial dispute, this live demonstration showcases two parallel mediations: one guided by an experienced human mediator, the other led by a generative AI system trained in dispute resolution techniques. You will witness firsthand how each mediator, human vs machine, interprets emotion, nuance, and power dynamics—and how differently they guide the parties toward resolution.

This event is an invitation to see and feel the future of conflict resolution. Whether you are skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between, this side-by-side comparison offers a rare, eye-opening opportunity to reflect on what we gain—and what we risk—when we put machines in charge of human tensions. It will be a perfect opportunity to see what the buzz is about.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

While our Roundtable Breakfasts have been virtual since April 2020, we are pleased to host occasional in-person Roundtable events once again! This is our second in-person Roundtable since the COVID-19 pandemic! Join us at 8:00am for breakfast and networking; the presentation and discussion will begin at 8:30am. Details will be sent via email upon registration. This event will NOT be accessible via Zoom, though it will be recorded and posted to both the ACR-GNY and CUNY DRC websites.

Since this is an in-person event, there is limited space available. Registration this month is only for in-person attendees.

Giuseppe De Palo, Esq.

Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., is a renowned international mediator with a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades. Mr. De Palo has successfully mediated more than 2,500 domestic and cross-border disputes in over 60 countries, involving individuals from more than 90 nations. His experience spans various industries and subjects, including complex commercial disputes, contract disputes, employment, libel, medical malpractice, banking, intellectual property, construction, corporate dissolution, unfair competition and insurance coverage, among others. Notably, he has mediated cases deemed intractable, often working under challenging and dangerous circumstances. He is a coveted mediator for contentious, high-value cross-border commercial disputes that involve multiple parties from different jurisdictions, in addition to intra-organizational and labor and employment disputes. Fluent in English and Italian, Mr. De Palo has mediated numerous cases in Spanish and French.

Mr. De Palo has held key positions in leading international organizations, serving as the former ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes; the co-founder and chair of the board of directors at ADR Center (Italy), one of the largest providers of conflict management and resolution services in Europe; and a director of JAMS International. His extensive background includes leading projects in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including active conflict zones, with a focus on establishing dispute resolution centers, enhancing online alternative dispute resolution (ADR) resources and training, and expanding ADR mechanisms.

Mr. De Palo provided counsel to both national and supranational parliaments and has served as an advisor to ministers of justice and economics in various countries, contributing to the development of dispute resolution policies. His prolific writings on mediation have garnered international recognition, with several of his publications being translated into multiple languages. Recognized for his contributions to the field, he is a president of the Dialogue Through Conflict Foundation and a member of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) Panel of International Distinguished Neutrals. He has also received accolades such as the CPR Outstanding Achievement Award.

About the Roundtable Breakfasts The Roundtable Breakfasts are organized by ACR-GNY and the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College. They take place the first Thursday of the month and are ongoing since 2001. This program is supported by ACR-GNY's 365 Sponsors: