Arbitration / International
SB 766 - California is Missing Out on International Arbitration Business
JAMS doesn't just resolve disputes—we solve problems.
JAMS successfully resolves and manages business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized dispute resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, top-notch facilities and highly trained panelists.
Recent News
JAMS Boosts Sino-American Offering with Formation of Joint Panel with Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration
October 24, 2018 IRVINE, CA - JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, today announced the formation of a new Sino-American panel in conjunction with the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA).Paul A. Bruno, Esq., FCIArb Joins JAMS in Bay Area and Dallas Locations
October 23, 2018DALLAS – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide, is pleased to welcome Paul A. Bruno, Esq., FCIArb to its panel. Mr. Bruno joins JAMS following a 37-year career primarily focused on the construction industry. He offers a valuable perspective with his experience being on all sides of a dispute as an arbitrator, pro-tem judge, trial lawyer and client. Based in JAMS Resolution Centers in the Bay Area, Dallas and available worldwide, he will serve as an arbitrator and mediator in a variety of disputes including, business/commercial, construction, engineering and construction, and insurance.Hon. John M. Mott (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Washington, D.C.
October 17, 2018WASHINGTON – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. John M. Mott (Ret.). Judge Mott joins JAMS after more than 18 years of distinguished service as a judge for the District of Columbia Superior Court, including the last eight years presiding over trials and conducting judicial mediation in a wide array of complex civil disputes.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
- October 25, 2018Boston, CA
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October 25, 2018Ontario, CA
JAMS Inland Empire & Riverside County Barristers: CLE and Networking Reception
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October 25, 2018 Beijing, China
Roundtable on Entertainment, Sports and Intellectual Property Disputes in the Sino-American Sphere
- October 25 - 26, 2018Hollywood, CA
- October 26, 2018Beijing, China
- October 26, 2018Grand Rapids, MI
- October 27, 2018 Central, Hong Kong
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Fluor Corporation
- Managing General Counsel, 2005–2018
- Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford Executive Program, 2006
- Fluor Leadership Institute, 2003
- Vice President and General Counsel, 2001
- Judge Pro Tem, Santa Clara County Superior Court, 1987–1998
- Thelen Reid & Priest, Northern California, 1982–2000
- University of Santa Clara Law School, J.D., 1981
- University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., with Honors, Distinguished Military Graduate
Background
- Associate Judge, District of Columbia Superior Court, 2000–2018; Senior Judge, 2018
- Acting Chief, Deputy Chief and Senior Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division, Criminal Section, U.S. Department of Justice, 1995–2000
- Public Defender Service, 1988–1995
- J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 1988
- B.A., History, Dartmouth College, 1981
Background
- Washington State Court of Appeals, 1995–2018
- Presiding Chief Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals, 2007–2008
- Chief Judge, Division One, Washington State Court of Appeals, 2005–2007
- Partner, Preston, Gates & Ellis LLP (now K&L Gates LLP), 1970–1994
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1973
- B.S., United States Military Academy, 1966
Background
- Acting Chief Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division I, 2016–2018
- Judge, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division –, 2014-2018
- Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court, 2006–2007
- Assistant Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court, 2002–2005
- Judge, King County Superior Court, 1996–2014
- Partner, Appelwick, Trickey & Lukevich, 1982–1996
- Staff Attorney, Eastside Defender Association, 1979–1982
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1979
- Moot Court Honor Board; Certificate: Interdisciplinary Program in Criminal Justice; Order of Barristers
- A.B., University of California, Berkeley, 1975
- Dual major in history and political science, with distinction in general scholarship
- Claremont McKenna College, 1971–1973
Background
- Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Trial Court Division, 1996–2018
- Assigned Commerce Court, 2011–2018
- Supervising Judge, Commerce Court, 2016–2018
- Coordinating Judge, Commerce Court, 2014–2015
- Major Jury Civil Program, 2003–2011
- Arbitrator, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 1982–1995
- Litigator in private practice, 1987–1995
- Defender Association of Philadelphia, 1981–1987
- J.D, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia
- M.A., Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
- B.A., with Honors, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
