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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
Hon. Carl W. (Bill) Hoffman (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Las Vegas
August 14, 2019Former U.S. magistrate judge will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, special master and neutral evaluatorLas Vegas – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Carl W. (Bill) Hoffman (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Hoffman joins JAMS after serving eight years as a U.S. magistrate judge for the District of Nevada. In addition to handling hundreds of mediation and settlement conferences, he has substantial litigation and judicial experience.
JAMS, Society of Mediation Professionals (Singapore) to Host Interactive Think Tank in Celebration of Singapore Convention
August 6, 2019The Singapore Convention on Mediation will be signed by more than 30 UN member countries, allowing the enforcement of mediated settlements across bordersJAMS Neutrals Appointed to National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Independent Resolution Panel
August 05, 2019Three neutrals will assist the NCAA in upholding the mission and values of the associationIrvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is proud to announce that Jeffrey Benz, Hon. Bernetta Bush (Ret.) and Hon. Hugh Fraser (Ret.) have been appointed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Independent Accountability Oversight Committee to the inaugural Independent Resolution Panel (IRP). Mr. Benz will also serve as chair of the newly formed Infractions Referral Committee.
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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September 10, 2019 Walnut Creek, CA, USA
2nd Annual CCCBA Diversity Networking Mixer with Minority Bar Association
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October 2, 2019San Jose, CA, USA
JAMS Silicon Valley: Complimentary New Neutral Welcome Reception
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October 10, 2019New York, CA, USA
Effective Mediation Advocacy: Skills and Strategies for Litigators
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October 18, 2019 Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Sonoma County Bar Association: 27th Annual Careers of Distinction Awards Dinner
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November 14 - 16, 2019Las Vegas, CA, USA
IP Without Borders: The Annual Meeting of the IP Law Section
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, District of Nevada, 2001–2019
- Chief Deputy District Attorney, Nevada District Attorneys’ Office, Clark County, 1996–2000.
- Associate, Shareholder and Managing Shareholder; Thorndal, Backus, Maupin & Armstrong; 1981–1995
- Deputy Public Defender, Nevada Public Defender’s Office, Clark County, 1979–1981
- Law Clerk and Student Intern, Nevada Public Defender’s Office, Clark County, 1976–1979
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1979
- B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1976
Background
- Professorial Research Associate, SOAS Law School, London (2018–present)
- Professor (with tenure), Loyola Law School (2011–present)
- Assistant Professor, Fordham Graduate School of Business (2007–2011)
- Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell (2005–2007)
- Associate/Counsel, O’Melveny & Myers (1998–2003)
- Law Clerk, Hon. Fern M. Smith, N.D. Cal. (1998–1999)
- Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe (1997–1998)
- J.D., with Distinction, Stanford University (1997)
- Editor, Stanford Law Review
- M.Phil. and doctoral studies, Cambridge University (1990–1994)
- Benefactor’s Scholar, St. John’s College
- B.A., magna cum laude, Yale University (1990)
Background
- United States Bankruptcy Judge, District of Massachusetts, 1992–2019
- Chief Judge, 2002–2006
- United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit, 1996–2019
- Chief Judge, 2015–2019
- Associate and Partner; Hanify & King, P.C.; Boston 1986–1992
- Law Clerk, Hon. James N. Gabriel, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Mass., 1982–1986
- Associate, Feeney & Freeley, Boston 1979–1982
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School, 1978
- B.A., with Distinction in the major fields of French and government, Connecticut College, 1975
Background
- U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Nevada, 2011–2019
- General Counsel, Clark County School District, 1995–2011
- Hearing Officer, Nevada Department of Personnel, 2010–2011
- Adjunct Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Education Law), 1996–2004
- Adjunct Instructor, Nova Southeastern University (Education Law), 2002–2011
- Special Assistant United States Attorney, 1986–1987
- Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, Infantry and Judge Advocate, 1974–1995
- LL.M.; Judge Advocate General’s School; Charlottesville, Virginia; 1988
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1981
- B.A.; University of Colorado; Boulder, Colorado; 1974
- National War College; National Security Studies; Washington, D.C. (Distinguished); 1992
- California Bar, 1981
- Nevada Bar, 1994
- National Magistrate Judges Workshop, Settlement: How Much Do Merits Matter?, 2019
- Speaker, Nevada Bar Convention, Confidentiality and Electronic Discovery, 2016
- Speaker, Nevada Bar Convention, Judicial Insider Tips, 2016
- Speaker, Employment Law Seminar, Las Vegas, 2015
- National Magistrate Judges Workshop, Employment Law Seminar, 2015
- National Magistrate Judges Workshop, Breaking Impasse, 2015
- Speaker, Nevada State Bar, Civility in Litigation, 2015
- Panel Member, Early Neutral Evaluation, 2014
- Speaker, Nevada State Bar, Civility in Litigation, 2014
- National Magistrate Judges Workshop, Hidden Issues in Settling Insurance Cases, 2013
- National Magistrate Judges Workshop, Mediation Skills Workshop, 2012
- National Magistrate Judges Workshop, Overview of Employment Discrimination Issues, 2011
- Moderator, Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum,2011–present
- Judge, We the People, Annual Student Civics Competition, 2011–present
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
