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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
JAMS Sponsors Law Rocks Concerts for a Second Year
November 12, 2019JAMS sponsors seven Law Rocks concerts around the globeIrvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is a proud sponsor of Law Rocks concerts in Hong Kong, Seoul, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and two shows in London.
Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Francisco
November 11, 2019Former U.S. magistrate judge will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, special master/referee and neutral evaluatorSan Francisco – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Laporte joins JAMS after serving more than two decades as a United States magistrate judge for the Northern District of California, including as chief magistrate judge from 2013 to 2015.
Hon. Henry Pitman (Ret.) Joins JAMS in New York
November 6, 2019JAMS neutral will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, special master/referee and neutral evaluatorNew York – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to welcome Hon. Henry Pitman (Ret.) to the panel. Judge Pitman joins JAMS after serving 23 years as a magistrate judge in the Southern District of New York, including as chief magistrate judge from 2008 to 2010.
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
- November 13 - 15, 2019Chicago, IL, USA
- November 13, 2019Anaheim, CA, USA
- November 13, 2019Los Angeles, CA, USA
- November 13 - 15, 2019Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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November 14 - 16, 2019Las Vegas, CA, USA
Intellectual Property Law Section’s 44th Annual IP Institute: IP Without Borders
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November 15 - 16, 2019Houston, TX, USA
17th Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute
- November 15, 2019 San Francisco, CA, USA
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
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
- 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
- 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
