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From courtroom to cloud: How tech is enabling more sustainable, efficient, and fair arbitration
Modern Lawyer
Vol. 9 - Iss. 2 pp. 45–47
Jul 2025
With 73% of global litigators citing ESG as their top dispute risk for 2025, arbitration is shifting to align with environmental and social values. This goes beyond what disputes are about - it's now changing how they're resolved. Virtual hearings are cleaner and smarter: Reduce travel emissions (from 3.01 tonnes to 0.62 tonnes for a 12-day, 23-person hearing); Expand accessibility for junior lawyers, remote parties, and those with disabilities; Promote diversity and education through broader participation.