Integrating AI Responsibly:
The ASPEN Protocol for Ethical Practice
1 hour of CE for registered neutrals (GA) & pending 1 CLE hour for Georgia attorneys, including 1 ethics and 1 trial hour
Session Information
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In this session, Susan Guthrie will guide you through the ethical and professional challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into mediation practice using the ASPEN Protocol. Designed to help mediators maintain the highest standards of professionalism, this protocol provides a structured approach for managing risks and ethical considerations while adopting any new technology, including AI Tools.
Attendees will learn the five key elements of Susan’s ASPEN Protocol, including awareness, strategies, preparation, education, and notice, and how to apply these elements to ensure AI is used in compliance with ethical obligations. This session will empower you to confidently embrace AI, and any new technologies now in the pipeline, while upholding the integrity of your mediation practice.
In-person attendees can join Integrating AI Responsibly in the Auditorium:
11:15am to 12:15pm
This session will be live-streamed to virtual attendees.
Susan Guthrie, Esq.
Susan Guthrie, Esq., is a leading attorney, mediator, and expert in technology integration with over 30 years of experience in law, dispute resolution, and business development. Currently serving as the Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, she is a pioneer in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for mediation. Susan’s earlier work includes founding Learn to Mediate Online, a groundbreaking program that helped mediators transition to virtual practice during the pandemic, training thousands of professionals globally. Susan is also the host of the top 1% Divorce & Beyond Podcast and Make Money Mediating Podcast, and the author of the #1 bestselling book Building the Practice of Your Dreams: One Month of Daily Tips for Finding Success. Frequently appearing on major outlets like News Nation, CNBC, WGN, and Chicago Today, she shares insights on technology, legal trends, and best practices. Her work empowers mediators and legal practitioners to harness AI tools for greater efficiency, enhanced case management, and improved client communication. With a dynamic style and practical approach, Susan delivers valuable takeaways, equipping professionals with the skills to confidently integrate AI into their practices and embrace innovation.
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Full Agenda
The program will run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (full agenda outlined below)
Those attending via livestream will not have access to view sessions presented in Room A, but will have access to a recording of these sessions (and all others) during the month of December (2024). Those attending the conference in person will have a choice between two breakout sessions, held at 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM. Like livestream attendees, a recording of all sessions will be available to in-person attendees for the month of December (2024).
Time
7:30 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am - 8:45 am
8:45 am - 9:45 am
9:45 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
n/a11:00 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Session(s)
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome and Program Overview
Understand/Manage High Conflict Personalities
Break
Applying the CARS Method in Dispute Res.
Break
Integrating AI Responsibly: The ASPEN Protocol
Lunch & Award Presentation
Hands-On with AI: Practical Tools for Mediation Professionals
Advanced Probate Issues: Beware of the Shadows
Break
Recent Updates to the Child Support Guidelines
Break
Closing
Continuing Education Information
Integrating AI Responsibly is approved for 1 hour of CE for registered neutrals (GA) & 1 hour of CLE for Georgia attorneys (pending).
The total conference is approved for 6 hours of CE for registered neutrals and is approved by the State Bar of Georgia for 6 CLE hours, including ethics and trial credit.
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All CE for neutrals registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution will be automatically applied by December 1.
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Georgia Attorneys who purchase the appropriate ticket option will have CLE hours automatically reported to the State Bar of Georgia. The fee for CLE hours is included in the ticket price.
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Attorneys from states other than Georgia: Upon request, we will be happy to assist you with needed documentation to self-report hours to your local State Bar. Please reach out to us at adrinstitute@georgiacourts.gov.
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