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
Lisa Jaye, Esq. Joins JAMS in San Francisco
April 23, 2018SAN FRANCISCO – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Lisa Jaye, Esq. to its panel. Ms. Jaye will be based in the San Francisco Resolution Center and serve as a mediator, arbitrator and special master in a variety of disputes including Appellate, Business/Commercial, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Professional Liability and Class Actions.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.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
- April 27, 2018Chicago, IL
- April 27, 2018Chicago, IL
- May 2 - 4, 2018San Francisco, CA
- May 3, 2018Sacramento, CA
- May 10 - 11, 2018Seattle, WA
- May 16 - 18, 2018Anaheim, CA
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May 17 - 18, 2018Miami, FL
11th Annual Arbitration Training Institute - A Comprehensive Training in Advanced Arbitration Skills
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Principal, Jaye & Associates, Inc., 2016–2018
- Circuit Mediator, United States Court of Appeals of the Ninth Circuit, 1998–2016
- Equity Partner, Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft LLP (now Duane Morris LLP), 1986–1998
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1985
- Clerk, General Counsel to the House of Representatives, 1984
- Executive Editor, American Criminal Law Review, Georgetown University Law Center, 1983–1984
- B.A., Georgetown University, 1982
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
