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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
International Neutral Fred G. Bennett, Esq., Joins JAMS
September 12, 2019New panelist will serve as arbitrator and mediator in Century City Resolution CenterLos Angeles – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to welcome its newest addition, Fred G. Bennett, Esq., as a neutral to the panel. Mr. Bennett is a highly regarded international practitioner with over 35 years of experience as an advocate, arbitrator and mediator of complex international and domestic disputes. He is recognized for his ability to manage large, multifaceted and technical cases. He has served as an arbitrator in over 60 international and domestic arbitrations. As both an arbitrator and advocate, Mr. Bennett maintained a global practice managing complex disputes in multiple countries throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and the Middle East.
In Memoriam Hon. James Robertson (Ret.) (1938–2019)
September 11, 2019The Hon. James Robertson passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife, Berit; his children, Stephen, Catherine and Peter, their spouses and six grandchildren; and a twin sister, Ellen Wallace.JAMS Rated “Top ADR Provider” in The Legal Intelligencer’s Survey for 10th Consecutive Year
September 5, 2019Company earns top ranking as best ADR provider; two JAMS neutrals named best individual mediatorPhiladelphia – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services (ADR) worldwide, is pleased to announce that it once again earned the top ranking as the best ADR provider in The Legal Intelligencer’s Best Of survey for the 10th year in a row. In addition, JAMS was also named the best online ADR resource, and two JAMS neutrals—Hon. Diane Welsh (Ret.) and Hon. Annette M. Rizzo (Ret.)—topped the Individual Mediator category. Judge Welsh has placed in the survey’s top two for the last nine years.
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 12 -13, 2019 San Francisco, CA, USA
International Startup and Emerging Companies Forum: Pushing the Boundaries
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September 17, 2019 Seattle, WA, USA
Washington State Bar Association: Ethics, Professionalism and Civility Workshop
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September 19, 2019Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CIArb: 7th Annual Symposium on International and Domestic Arbitration in Canada
- September 20, 2019Los Angeles, CA, USA
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September 20 - 22, 2019Calistoga, CA, USA
San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association’s Annual Seminar
- September 25, 2019 Las Vegas, NV, USA
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September 26 - 29, 2019New York, NY, USA
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) 2019 Annual Convention
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, 1998–2019
- Senior Partner
- Chair, International and U.S. Arbitration Practice
- Chair, Defense Contractor and Satellite/Aerospace Disputes Practice
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, 1973–1998
- Chair, Global Alternative Dispute Resolution Group (Litigation Department)
- Senior Partner/Partner/Associate
- J.D., UCLA School of Law
- Managing Editor, Law Review
- B.A., With Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Utah
Background
- Justice, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, 2013–2019
- Assigned to the Appellate Court by order of the Illinois Supreme Court, 2013–2019
- Presiding Justice, Second Division, 2018–2019
- Presiding Justice, Third Division, 2015–2016
- Member, First District Executive Committee, 2017–2018
- Member, First District Settlement Committee, 2014–2015
- Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, 2000–2013
- Chancery Division, 2004–2013
- Chair, Chancery Division Mediation Committee, 2006–2013
- Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Department, Juvenile Justice Division, 2001–2004
- Selected as one of two courtrooms to pilot program for female minors utilizing all female probation officers
- First Municipal District, Traffic Section, 2000
- Chancery Division, 2004–2013
- Forde Law Offices, LLP (formerly Kevin M. Forde, Ltd.), 1985–2000
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1979–1985
- Judicial Law Clerk, Chambers of Justice Daniel J. McNamara, Illinois Appellate Court, 1977–1979
- J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 1977
- Lead Articles Editor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Journal, 1976–1977
- Author, “Miranda Warnings Do Not Per Se Attenuate the Taint of an Illegal Arrest,” 7 Loy. U. Law J. 227 (1976)
- Leadership and Service Award, 1977
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Foundation Scholarship, 1977
- Loyola University School of Law Scholarship, 1976
- B.A., magna cum laude, English and Philosophy, Boston College, 1974
Background
- William H. Webster Chair and Professor of Law, Pepperdine University School of Law, 2006–present
- Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
- Dean, 2017–present
- Academic Director, 2006–2017
- President and CEO, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, 2001–2006
- Professor of Law, University of Kentucky, 1984–2001
- Counsel, Stites & Harbison, 1986–2001
- Associate; Smith, Currie & Hancock; 1980–1984
- J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Illinois College of Law, 1980
- Master of Architecture, University of Illinois, 1976
- Recipient, American Institute of Architects School Medal
- Recipient, Ryerson European Traveling Fellowship
- B.S., With Highest Honors, Architecture, University of Illinois, 1974
- Recipient, Allerton American Traveling Fellowship
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
- 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
