AAA Launches AI Tool to Streamline Mediation Agreement Drafting
Event summary
- The American Arbitration Association (AAA) launched the AI Agreement to Mediate Builder on May 19, 2026.
- The tool is designed to help parties, counsel, and mediators generate customized mediation agreements efficiently.
- The AI Agreement to Mediate Builder is trained on agreements from experienced AAA mediators.
- Commercial mediation filings increased 15% and consumer mediation filings surged 79% in 2025.
The big picture
The launch of the AI Agreement to Mediate Builder reflects the AAA's strategic focus on leveraging technology to enhance dispute resolution processes. Amid rising demand for efficient and flexible mediation services, the tool aims to streamline early-stage preparation and support a more intentional mediation process. The AAA's expansion into new markets and investment in technological tools underscore its commitment to modernizing dispute resolution practices.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly legal practitioners will integrate the AI Agreement to Mediate Builder into their workflows.
- Market Expansion
- Whether the AAA can sustain its growth in mediation services across additional regional markets.
- AI Integration
- The impact of AI tools on the efficiency and quality of dispute resolution processes.
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