The Family Mediation Practice of the Future: AI, Monitoring, and More

presented by Susan Guthrie

Monday, November 9, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific)

Non-Member Registration

About the Webinar

Technology is already changing family mediation. Clients are arriving with AI-generated information and expectations, while new tools are changing how families prepare for mediation, communicate, and navigate difficult issues. In this practical, forward-looking program, Susan Guthrie explores how family mediators can respond to the AI-informed client and use emerging technology to support, rather than replace, the human work of mediation. Using real-world examples and technology apps such as Mediator Gabby, beAligned, and Soberlink, participants will learn how technology can support preparation, provide better information, reduce conflict, and help families participate more effectively in the mediation process. The question is not whether technology belongs in family mediation, it is how we use it without losing the human judgment and self-determination that are at the heart of the mediation process.

About the Presenter

Susan Guthrie

Susan Guthrie is a nationally recognized family law attorney, mediator, and legal technology consultant with more than 35 years of experience helping families navigate divorce and conflict. A Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan is the 2025 recipient of the Southern California Mediation Association's Forrest "Woody" Mosten Star Award for Innovation and Excellence in Family Conflict Resolution. She has trained more than 25,000 legal and dispute resolution professionals worldwide and is a longtime leader in the use of technology and artificial intelligence in mediation and legal practice, helping professionals harness emerging tools while preserving professional judgment, neutrality, and party self-determination. Susan is also the creator and host of the award-winning Divorce & Beyond® Podcast, with over 2 million streams. She was recently featured as a guest expert on The Oprah Podcast and is a sought after speaker at professional events around the world.

Time and Place

Monday, November 9, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern (9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific)

Cost

$50 for Non-members

Free for APFM Members

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