Gretta Walters Speaks at 62nd AIJA International Young Lawyers’ Congress in Madrid

September 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters spoke at the 62^nd AIJA International Young Lawyers Congress on Wednesday, September 4^th. The annual congress took place in Madrid and gathered the international legal community to discuss and debate the topic: “Thinking Globally – The Role of International Lawyers in a World Searching for Answers.”

Gretta joined Sara Khalil (Schoenherr), Nathalie Weiss (Nägele Rechtsanwälte Gmbh), and Huib Schrama (Rutgers & Posch) on the panel “Global Problems: Associate, Employee, Staff 2.0 – AI and ChatGPT- From Merits To Dispute Resolution – Part II” to discuss the multifaceted challenges pervasive AI influence presents across industries, including law.

The session focused on dispute resolution, including AI and ChatGPT’s role in both the courts and arbitration. Key areas of discussion from the panel of experts encompassed the legal framework and jurisprudence on the use of AI and ChatGPT, the differences between the use of intelligent software in litigation and arbitration and the key benefits and pitfalls of AI, including falsified evidence, data protection and ethical considerations (such as the environmental impact it may have).

Learn more about the event here.

June 2024— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will join the Practising Law Institute’s faculty for their “International Arbitration 2024” program taking place Tuesday, June 18^th . The program, designed for private practitioners, in-house counsel, and other professionals involved in the arbitration of international disputes, will take place online and in the PLI New York office.

Gretta will speak on the panel “Artificial Intelligence and International Arbitration” with Stan Putter (HBN), Miroslava Schierholz (ICDR) and Diora Ziyaeva (Dentons). The session will cover:

• Understanding how AI will impact international arbitration;
• Recognizing whether AI is open to abuse in the international arbitration arena;
• And appreciating whether AI will improve the international process.

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June 2024— Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters will join the London International Disputes Week event “Litigation Boutiques in London and New York: 15 Years On” on Thursday, June 6^th. The panel will consist of three elite boutique firms from London and New York as they discuss their appeal 15 years after launch.

Additional speakers include Justin Sher (Sher Tremonte), Ellen-Louise Moens (CANDEY) and Ashkhan Candey (CANDEY). Alex Cook KC (4 Stone Buildings) will moderate the discussion.

Learn more about the event and London International Disputes Week here.

May 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters spoke at the 38th AAA-ICDR – ICC – ICSID Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration on Tuesday, May 21^st in Washington, D.C.

Gretta participated in the panel “Enter the Shark Tank: Judging the Most Impactful Innovations in Arbitral Practice” which brought together arbitrators and practitioners to share their proposals for innovative tools to modernize international arbitration— particularly with respect to time and cost. The session used a Shark Tank-style setup with panelists presenting pitches and judges deciding on their top choice. Guled Yusuf (Allen & Overy) and Katie Gonzalez (Cleary Gottlieb) joined Gretta as the pitchers while Eduardo Zuleta (Arbitration Chambers), Marinn Carlson (MCarlson Arbitration PLLC) and Theresa Coetzee (Marriott International) acted as judges.

For over forty years, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration, and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution of the American Arbitration Association have co-sponsored the Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration. The Colloquium featured updates on trends and initiatives from the three institutions, interactive sessions on issues at the forefront of commercial and investment arbitration, and an opportunity to network with practitioners and arbitrators from around the world. Learn more here.

May 2024—Chaffetz Lindsey’s Gretta Walters is set to speak in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 American Bar Association International Law Section Annual Conference on Friday, May 10^th.

Gretta will join Luis M. Martinez (Vice President, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, American Arbitration Association) and Julia E. Sullivan (Law Office of Julia Sullivan) for the panel “The Use and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution”.

The panel will delve into the profound impact of AI on dispute resolution, examining how this transformative technology is reshaping traditional processes. By exploring AI’s potential benefits, risks, and ethical considerations, attendees will gain valuable insights into navigating the evolving landscape of dispute resolution.

Annie Lespérance (Head of Americas, Jus Mundi) will moderate the discussion.

Learn more about the event here.