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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 International Arbitration Centers Officially Open in Los Angeles and New York
May 20, 2019Los Angeles and New York – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that JAMS International Arbitration Centers are now open in both New York and Los Angeles. The Centers will increase access to international arbitration facilities for attorneys and their clients worldwide. JAMS currently operates in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America & the Caribbean and North America.Wendy Potts, Retired Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, Joins JAMS in Detroit
May 16, 2019New panelist will serve as an arbitrator and mediatorDetroit – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to welcome Wendy Potts, Retired Judge, Oakland County (Michigan) Circuit Court, to its panel. Judge Potts joins JAMS in Michigan after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Oakland County judiciary, including terms as a trial judge on both the Probate Court and Circuit Court, where she served as chief judge for six years.
Richard J. Suarez (Retired Judge, District Court of Appeals) Joins JAMS in Miami
May 15, 2019Former chief judge comes to JAMS as an arbitrator, mediator and special masterMiami – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to welcome Richard J. Suarez (Retired Judge, District Court of Appeals) to its panel. Judge Suarez joins JAMS following a distinguished legal career, most recently from Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, where he served as chief judge from 2015 to 2017. Judge Suarez was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2005 following his service as a judge on the County Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Miami-Dade County.
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
- May 29, 2019 Los Angeles, CA, USA
- May 30 - 31, 2019Alicante, Spain
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June 3, 2019New York, NY, USA
Mediating Public Policy Matters: Stop and Frisk and the New York City Joint Remedial Process
- June 3, 2019New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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June 4 ,2019New York, NY, USA
Association for Conflict Resolution of Greater New York (ACR-GNY) Annual Conference 2019
- June 6 - 7, 2019Los Angeles, CA, USA
- June 6, 2019Miami, FL, USA
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Santa Clara County Superior Court, 1998–2019
- Judge, 1998–2019
- Presiding Judge, 2015–2016
- Supervising Judge, Probate Division, 2017–2018
- Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, 2012–2013
- Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, 2010–2011
- Santa Clara County Municipal Court, 1983–1998
- Judge, 1984–1998
- Presiding Judge, 1990–1991
- Court Commissioner, 1983–1984
- Attorney, Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender, 1976–1979
- Attorney, Santa Clara County Office of the County Counsel, 1979–1983
- J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 1976
- B.S., Mathematics, Santa Clara University, 1973
- Xavier University, New Orleans, 1969–1971
Background
- Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, 1998–2018
- Appointed to Business Court, 2013
- Chief Judge, 2004–2010
- Chief Judge Pro Tempore, 2002–2003
- Judge, Oakland County Probate Court, 3/1997–12/1997
- Member; Clark Hill, P.L.C. (subsequent to merger with Hill Lewis); 1996–1997
- Associate; Hill Lewis, P.C.; 1983–1996
- Associate; Morris, Rowland, Prekel, Paquette, Keiden & White; 1980–1983
- Clerk, The Honorable William R. Beasley, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1978–1980
- J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 1977
- B.A., University of Michigan, 1965
Background
- Judge, Third District Court of Appeal, 2005–2018
- Presiding Chief Judge, 2015–2017
- Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit County Court, 2004–2012
- Partner; Hardeman & Suarez, P.A.; 1991–2004
- Shareholder; Corlett, Killian, P.A.; 1986–1991
- J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, 1981
- M.A., Music, University of Miami, 1970
- B.A., University of Miami, 1968
Background
- Chairman, Active Rights Management Ltd., 1998–present
- Founder, LawAccord Conference, 2003–present
- Chairman, SynchroArts Ltd., 2011–present
- Foreign Law Consultant, Withers KhattarWong (Advisor to Singapore branch of Withers LLP), 2012–present
- Foreign Law Consultant, Rajah & Tann Singapore, 2009–2011
- Chairman, International Federation of Strength Athletes, 2005–2006
- Head of International, Squire Patton Boggs, 2001–2003
- General Counsel, International Tennis Federation, 1993–1997
- Founder and Senior Partner, Townleys, 1983–2001
- General Counsel, West Nally Ltd., 1979–1983
- In-House Legal Advisor, Hawker Siddeley Diesels Ltd., 1978–1979
- Solicitor, 1978
- Trainee Solicitor, City of London Marine Insurance, 1975–1979
- Commercial Apprentice, Engineering Sector, Huntley Boorne & Stevens, 1966–1968
- Academic LL.B., University College London; London Intercollegiate LL.M., London School of Economics; 1971–1975
Background
- Judge, Orange County Superior Court, 2002–2019
- Family Law Panel, 2002–2007, 2015–2019
- Unlimited Civil Panel, 2007–2015
- Supervising Judge, 2014–2015
- Senior Staff Attorney, Court of Appeal, 1989–2002
- Adjunct Professor of Law
- Whittier Law School, 1997–2013
- Chapman University School of Law, 1996–1997
- Western State University College of Law, 1991–1996
- City of Yorba Linda
- Planning Commissioner, 1989–1994 (Chair, 1992–1993)
- Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 1984–1989
- Attorney, Private Practice, 1983–1989
- Attorney, Orange County Deputy Public Defender, 1976–1983
- J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 1974
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1971
