Arbitration / International
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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
Two JAMS Panelists Named Best Lawyers’ “Lawyers of the Year;” 57 JAMS Panelists Recognized as 2019 Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2018Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, is proud to announce that Best Lawyers has recognized two of its panelists as “Lawyers of the Year” and 57 of its panelists as 2019 “Best Lawyers in America.”JAMS Rated “Top ADR Provider” Nine Consecutive Years in Legal Intelligencer Survey
August 7, 2018PHILADELPHIA – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, is pleased to announce that it came in first place among Alternative Dispute Resolution providers in the ninth annual Legal Intelligencer “Best of” Survey. Additionally, Hon. Annette M. Rizzo (Ret.) ranked first and Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) placed second in the “Best Individual Mediator” category. JAMS has ranked first every year since the survey launched in 2010.JAMS Panelist Patricia Gillette, Esq. to be Honored by ABA for Dedication to Advancing Women in the Legal Industry
August 1, 2018CHICAGO – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, is proud to announce that Patricia Gillette, Esq. will receive the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, in recognition of her dedication to advancing women in the legal industry. Ms. Gillette will receive the honor at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Chicago on August 5.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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August 15, 2018Chicago, IL
Negotiation Skills – Tips for Younger Lawyers in Mediations and Settlement Conferences
- August 29, 2018San Francisco, CA
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September 5, 2018San Francisco, CA
Designing Global ADR Processes for the Future: 5G and the Internet of Things
- September 26, 2018Walnut Creek, CA
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September 26, 2018Atlanta, GA
Resolving Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Claims in the #MeToo Era
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September 26 - 28, 2018Chicago, IL
The 8th International Society of Construction Law Conference
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October 17, 2018Los Angeles, CA
Winning at Mediation – An Advanced Mediation Advocacy Program for Lawyers
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Judge, Massachusetts Superior Court, 1989–2018
- Partner, Peabody & Brown (now Nixon Peabody), 1986–1989
- Associate and partner, Herrick & Smith, 1972–1986
- Law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Frank J. Murray, 1971–1972
- J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1971
- B.A., with Honors, Economics, Middlebury College, 1968
Background
- Partner, Proskauer, 2008–2018
- Chicago Office Head, 2008–2012
- Co-Head, Insurance Practice, 2008–2017
- Partner, Mayer Brown, 1988–2008
- Associate and Partner, Isham, Lincoln & Beale, 1978–1988
- J.D., Duke University, 1978 (Order of the Coif)
- Administrative Law Editor and Editorial Board Member, Duke University Law Journal
- M.A., Public Policy, Duke University, 1978
- A.B., summa cum laude, Dartmouth College, 1974
Background
- Partner, King & Spalding; 1983–2017
- Associate, King & Spalding, 1976–1983
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1976
- B.A., Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1973
Background
- Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP, 1988–2017
- Associate, Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP, 1981–1988
- J.D., Emory University School of Law, 1981
- B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 1978
Background
- Independent Mediator, Arbitrator and Consultant, 2013–2018
- General Counsel, North America, Mylan, Inc., 2010–2012
- Vice President and Lead Counsel, Shire Human Genetics Therapy, 2009–2010
- U.S. and global roles, Novartis, 1993–2009
- Head of Litigation, Ex-Americas, 2009
- Global General Counsel and Global Compliance Officer, Novartis Animal Health, Inc., 2007-2008
- Vice President, Legal, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 2004–2007; specific roles included U.S. Legal Head of Transplant, U.S. Legal Head of Ophthalmics, Legal Head of U.S. Managed Markets and work in oncology and epilepsy
- Executive Director and Section Head, 1996–2003
- Litigation Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, 1987–1993
- J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1986
- B.A., With Highest Honors, Oberlin College, 1983
