Alternative Dispute Resolution / Insurance
ADR Seen as a Valuable Tool to Address Natural and Weather-Related Disaster Claims
Why JAMS?
JAMS mediators and arbitrators successfully resolve cases ranging in size, industry and complexity, typically achieving results more efficiently and cost effectively than through litigation. JAMS neutrals are skilled in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes including mediation, arbitration, special master, discovery referee, project neutral, and dispute review board work.
Recent News
Hon. Jay C. Gandhi (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Los Angeles
April 16, 2018LOS ANGELES – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. Jay C. Gandhi (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Gandhi will be based in the Los Angeles Resolution Center. He will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, special master, and case evaluator in a variety of practice areas, including Business/Commercial, Class Action/Mass Torts, Financial Markets, Intellectual Property, Employment, Entertainment and Sports, Health Care, and Insurance.Laura B. Frankel, Esq. Joins JAMS in Chicago
April 10, 2018CHICAGO – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Laura B. Frankel, Esq. to its panel. Ms. Frankel will be based in the JAMS Chicago Resolution Center and serve as a mediator and arbitrator in a variety of disputes including Insurance, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury/Torts and Professional Liability.Retired Judge William G. Connelly Joins JAMS in Washington, D.C.
April 9, 2018Washington, D.C. – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Hon. William G. Connelly (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Connelly will be based in the JAMS Washington, D.C. Resolution Center and serve as an arbitrator, mediator and special master in a variety of disputes including Business/Commercial, Construction, Employment, Insurance, Personal Injury/Torts and Professional Liability.JAMS Foundation
The Mission of the JAMS Foundation
JAMS, the nation’s premier provider of commercial dispute resolution services, established the non-profit JAMS Foundation to provide financial assistance for conflict resolution initiatives with national and international impact and to share its dispute resolution experience and expertise for the benefit of the public interest.
Funded entirely by contributions from JAMS, JAMS neutrals and employee associates, the Foundation’s mission is to encourage the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), support education at all levels about collaborative processes for resolving differences, promote innovation in conflict resolution, and advance the settlement of conflict worldwide.
Upcoming Events
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April 20, 2018Los Angeles, CA
Insurance Coverage for Employment Claims: What You Need to Know
- April 20, 2018Seattle, WA
- April 23, 2018New York, NY
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April 25, 2018New York, NY
Resolving E-Discovery Disputes Efficiently In Arbitration and In Court
- April 25, 2018New York, NY
- April 25, 2018Sacramento, CA
- April 25, 2018Webinar
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- United States Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Partner and Associate, Litigation Department, Paul Hastings LLP
- Law Clerk, Hon. Kenneth M. Hoyt, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
- J.D., Order of the Coif, University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- B.A., with Honors, Business Administration (Marketing) and Philosophy, California State University, Fullerton
Background
- CNA; Chicago, IL; 2002–2017
- Consulting Director, Lawyers Professional Liability Claim Group
- Consulting Director, High-Exposure Professional Claims Group
- Senior Litigation Counsel
- Lawyers Claim Consultant
- Senior Counsel; Gessler, Hughes & Socol; Chicago, IL
- Claim Counsel; Coregis/Westport; Chicago, IL
- Associate; Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.; Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, 1987–1994
- J.D., Boston University School of Law (Managing Editor, American Journal of Law & Medicine)
- B.A., with honors, History and English, University of Michigan
Background
- Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland,1995-2017 (Chief Magistrate Judge 2012-2017)
- Partner, Stern and Connelly, 1981-1995
- First law Clerk to the late Hon. Howard S. Chasanow
- LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1979
- J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, 1976
- B.A., University of Maryland, 1973
- Commissioned in the United States Air Force in 1973. Served for 28 years as a Judge Advocate (active duty 1977-1981, reserved duty 1981-2005). Judge, Air Force Court of Military Appeals 1990-2005. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel.
Background
- Partner, Baker & McKenzie, 1988–2012
- Associate/Partner, Macdonald, Halsted & Laybourne, 1978–1988
- Assistant United States Attorney, 1976–1978
- Private law practice, Des Moines, Iowa,1970–1976
- Judge Advocate, U.S. Navy,1967–1970
- J.D. (with honors), University of Iowa College of Law, 1967
- Managing Editor, Iowa Law Review
- Order of the Coif
- B.A., Religion and Political Science, Honors Program, University of Iowa, 1964
Background
- Judge, King County Superior Court, 1997–2018
- Chief Criminal Judge, King County Superior Court, 2001–2004
- Chief Judge, Regional Justice Center, King County Superior Court, 2006
- Judge Pro Tem, Seattle Municipal Court, 1994–1996
- Staff Attorney, Division I Court of Appeals, 1989–1996
- Legal Writing Instructor, University of Puget Sound College of Law, 1990–1992
- Criminal Trial Prosecutor, King County, 1986–1989
- Law Clerk, Honorable Solie Ringold, 1985–1986
- J.D., University of Toledo College of Law, magna cum laude, 1985
- B.A., Gettysburg College, cum laude, 1979
