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
Hon. Nancy Wieben Stock (Ret.) and Hon. Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) to Be Recognized at Project Youth OCBF’s 2019 Annual Meeting & Society of Fellows Recognition Reception
December 12, 2019Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that neutrals Hon. Nancy Wieben Stock (Ret.) and Hon. Sheila Prell Sonenshine (Ret.) will be honored for their work with Project Youth Orange County Bar Foundation (OCBF) at the organization’s Annual Meeting & Society of Fellows Recognition Reception on December 12.JAMS Neutral Recognized as One of the 50 Most Influential People in IP for 2019 by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine
December 5, 2019London – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that JAMS neutral Ryan Abbott has been selected as one of Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 50 most influential people in IP. This list recognizes individuals who are shaping IP law, policy and business throughout the world. The annual list is determined based on how big of an impact people have made, even outside of the legal community.JAMS Sponsors 24th Annual Sonenshine Pro Bono Reception
November 21, 2019Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to be a sponsor of the 24th Annual Sonenshine Pro Bono Reception. The event, which will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 21, in Newport Beach, Calif., focuses on connecting new lawyers in Orange County with local pro bono, social services and arts and culture organizations to learn more about pro bono and charitable opportunities.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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January 10, 2020Irvine, CA, USA
Follow My Lead: Exceling in Private Practice and on the Bench
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January 20, 2020Montreal, QC, Canada
Possibles – Social Innovation, Philanthropy and Public Sector
- January 28, 2020San Francisco, CA, USA
- January 28, 2019New York, NY, USA
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January 28, 2020Los Angeles, CA, USA
Repeat Players in Arbitration: Perception vs. Reality (Robert I. Weil Lecture)
- February 6 - 12, 2020Paris, France
- February 11 - 12, 2020Stanford, CA, USA
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Alameda County Superior Court, 2003–2019
- Presiding Judge, 2018–2019
- Assistant Presiding Judge and Settlement Judge, 2016–2017
- Supervising Judge, Civil, 2012–2015
- Complex Litigation, 2012–2015
- Civil Direct Calendar, 2010–2011
- Family Law, 2007–2009
- Civil Non-Jury Trials, 2006
- Criminal, 2004–2005
- Thelen Reid & Priest (and predecessor Thelen, Marrin, Johnson & Bridges), 1977–2003
- Partner, 1982–2003
- National Co-Chair, Commercial Litigation Department, 1999–2003
- Chair, Risk Management Committee, 1993–2003
- General Counsel, 1993–2003
- Associate, 1977–1981
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Gerald Bard Tjoflat, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1976–1977
- Law Clerk, Superior Court of Massachusetts, 1975
- Teaching Fellow, Boston College School of Law, 1974–1975
- J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1974
- B.A., summa cum laude, Williams College, 1971
Background
- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, 1986–2018
- Head of Commercial Litigation 1998–2017
- Fellowship Chartered Institute, 2011
- Postgraduate Diploma, International Arbitration, University of Oxford, 2009
- Higher Courts Advocate (Civil Proceedings), 2002
- Accredited Mediator, CEDR, 2001
- Accredited Mediator, ADRg, 1998
- LL.M. (with Distinction), Advanced Litigation, 1996
- Slaughter and May, 1980–1985
- Simmons & Simmons, 1977–1979
Background
- United States Magistrate Judge, Northern District of California, 1998–2019
- Chief United States Magistrate Judge, Northern District of California, 2013–2014
- Chief of Special Litigation, San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, 1996–1998
- Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Insurance, 1991–1996
- Partner and Associate, Turner & Brorby, 1983–1991
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Marilyn Hall Patel, Northern District of California, 1982–1983
- Policy Planner/Economist, Federal Trade Commission, 1977–1979
- J.D., Yale Law School, 1982
- M.A., Oxford University, 1977
- Marshall Scholar
- B.A., Princeton University, 1975
Background
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 1996–2019
- Magistrate Judge 1996–2019
- Chief Magistrate Judge, 2008–2010
- Lieberman & Nowak, 1990–1996
- Partner, 1996
- Associate, 1990–1996
- United States Attorney's Office, Criminal Division, Southern District of New York, 1985–1990
- Assistant United States Attorney, 1985–1990
- Securities and Commodities Fraud Unit, 1987–1990
- Hall, McNicol, Hamilton & Clark; 1982–1985
- Partner, 1984–1985
- Associate, 1982–1984
- Associate; Chadbourne, Parke, Whiteside & Wolff; 1979–1982
- Law Clerk, Hon. Lloyd F. MacMahon, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 1978–1979
- J.D., cum laude, Fordham University School of Law, 1978
- B.A., summa cum laude, Fordham University, 1975
Neutral details ›
Background
- Mediator, Arbitrator and Workplace Investigator; 2018–2019
- Chief Assistant City Attorney, Oakland City Attorney’s Office, 2014–2018
- Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 1997–2014
- Co-Founder and Managing Partner; Alexander Millner & McGee (later Arnelle, Hastie, McGee, Willis & Greene); 1980–1997
- J.D.; University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (formerly Boalt Hall); 1976
- A.B.; with honors, University of California, Berkeley; 1973
- Police Officer, City of Pacifica, 1969–1971
- Commissioned Officer, United States Army, 1966–1969
Background
- Judge Marin County Superior Court, 1991–2004
- Presiding Judge, 2002–2003
- Judge, Marin County Municipal Court, 1983–1990
- Presiding Judge, 1986, 1990
- Attorney; General Practice; San Rafael, California; 1972–1982
- J.D., San Francisco Law School, 1972
- B.A., cum laude, University of Arizona, 1964
