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
Daniel H. Mabley Joins JAMS in Minneapolis
December 6, 2018Minneapolis – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel H. Mabley to its panel. Judge Mabley joins JAMS following 26 years of distinguished service as a Hennepin County (Minnesota) District Court judge, including a term as chief judge, and another 15 years in prosecuting attorney roles in Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties.Hon. Robert Dondero (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Francisco
December 3, 2018SAN FRANCISCO – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to welcome Hon. Robert Dondero (Ret.) to its panel. Justice Dondero joins JAMS after a 47-year career, where he most recently served for nearly 10 years on the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One. Before his appointment to the appellate court, Justice Dondero was a Superior Court judge in San Francisco for 17 years, where he served on the criminal bench at the Hall of Justice, the Juvenile Court and the civil trial departments.Lawrence Zelle Esq., Joins JAMS in Minneapolis
November 28, 2018Minneapolis – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide, is pleased to welcome Lawrence Zelle, Esq., to its panel. Mr. Zelle joins JAMS with over 50 years of experience as a lawyer, arbitrator, mediator, negotiator and settlement broker. He has served as lead or co-lead counsel in over 300 cases that were tried to completion, arbitrated or settled through mediation or negotiation. Based in the Minneapolis Resolution Center, Mr. Zelle will provide his arbitration and mediation expertise in a variety of practice areas including, business/commercial, insurance/reinsurance, 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
- December 6 - 7, 2018San Francisco, CA
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December 6, 2018 New York, NY
Effective Mediation Advocacy: Skills and Strategies for Litigators
- December 7, 2018 Oakland, CA
- December 7, 2018Chicago, IL
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December 10, 2018New York, NY
NYSBA: Balance Between Efficiency and Justice in Arbitration
- December 12, 2018New York, NY
- December 12, 2018Chicago, IL
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- District Court Judge; Hennepin County District Court; Minneapolis, MN; 1992–2018
- Chief Judge, 1996–2000
- Civil Block Judge, 1993–1996, 2017–2018
- Presiding Judge, Criminal Division, 2014–2016
- Assistant Presiding Judge, Criminal Division, 2012–2014
- Felony Judge Team Leader, 2009–2016
- Family Court Judge, 2004–2005
- United Nations International Judge, Pristina, Kosovo
- Pristina District Court and Kosovo Supreme Court, 2002–2003
- Hennepin County Attorney’s Office; Minneapolis, MN; 1980–1992
- Chief, Adult Prosecution Division, 1991–1992
- Senior Attorney and Trial Team Supervisor, 1989–1991
- Special Prosecution Unit, 1988–1989
- White Collar Crime Unit, 1981–1988
- Arson Prosecution Unit, 1980–1987
- Adjunct Faculty; Trial Advocacy; William Mitchell College of Law; St. Paul, MN; 1981–1992
- Prosecuting Attorney and Director of the Economic Crime Unit; Dakota County Attorney’s Office; Hastings, MN; 1978–1980
- Prosecuting Attorney; Criminal Division; St. Paul City Attorney’s Office; St. Paul, MN; 1975–1978
- J.D.; University of Minnesota Law School; Minneapolis, MN; 1974
- Director, Civil Legal Aid Clinic, 1973–1974
- B.A.; cum laude; Carleton College; Northfield, MN; 1971
Background
- Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One, 2009–2018
- Judge, San Francisco Superior Court, 1992–2009
- Presiding Judge 2005–2006
- Assistant Presiding Judge, 2003–2004
- Supervising Judge, Criminal Courts, 1998–2000
- Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of California, 1978–1992
- Deputy District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney of San Francisco, 1971–1978
- J.D., Berkeley Law School, University of California, 1970
- B.A., Santa Clara University, 1967
Background
- President, Zelle LLC, 2015–2018
- Senior Partner; Zelle, Hoffmann, Voelbel & Mason LLP; 1998–2015
- Founding Partner and Chief Executive Partner, Zelle & Larson LLP, 1988–1998
- Chief Executive Partner and Head of Litigation; Robins, Zelle, Larson & Kaplan; 1978–1988
- Associate, Partner and Member of the Executive Committee; Robins, Davis & Lyons; 1960–1978
- Clerk, Minnesota Supreme Court, Chambers of Associate Justice William Murphy, 1958–1960
- J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
- Member, Editorial Board, University of Minnesota Law Review
- B.A., University of Minnesota
Background
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware 1998–2018
- Judge, 2014–2018
- Chief Judge, 2007–2014
- Judge, 1998–2007
- U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware, 1994–1998
- Counsel; Hercules, Inc.; 1992–1994
- Deputy Attorney General, State of Delaware, 1990–1992
- Private practice; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1983–1990
- Assistant Public Defender; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1976–1983
- J.D.; Rutgers School of Law; Camden, NJ; 1976
- B.A.; Hampton University; Hampton, Virginia; 1973
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
