AI in International Arbitration: LAU at the Forefront
Dr. Khodr Fakih, director of Legal Studies and coordinator of Business Law at the Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB), spoke on May 22 at the “AI in IA: Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration” panel held at Maison de l’Avocat in Beirut, which featured global experts discussing the growing role of AI in legal dispute resolution. LAU’s AKSOB proudly served as the event’s bronze sponsor, demonstrating its dedication to forward-thinking education and legal innovation.
The panel highlighted how AI is reshaping arbitration, from automated document review and data analytics to predictive assessment of legal outcomes and improving translation and legal research. Speakers emphasized AI’s promise and challenges, including increased efficiency and accuracy, while raising vital questions about bias, transparency, privacy and data ethics. For students, professionals and legal thinkers, the event offered a preview into the future of dispute resolution—where human insight and emerging technologies work hand in hand to achieve advanced outcomes at the speed of a click.
Dr. Fakih’s contribution underscored LAU’s academic leadership in bridging technology and law.