Through the Lens: Focus on Hon. Regina Cahan (Ret.)

Hon. Regina Cahan (Ret.) is a mediator, arbitrator and discovery master at JAMS, bringing a wealth of experience from her 14-year tenure on the King County Superior Court and as a prosecutor in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Her diverse practice spans employment, personal injury, commercial and family law cases. With both a J.D. and a master's degree in social work, Judge Cahan was deeply impacted by previous roles, which included running incest survivor groups, providing counseling at rape crisis centers and supporting battered women's shelters. This background has honed her empathetic listening skills and ability to manage emotionally charged situations.

One of my strengths as a mediator is my ability to establish rapport with people.

Her empathetic approach, rooted in her background in social work, allows her to navigate the emotional intricacies of litigation. Judge Cahan’s compassionate listening skills and commitment to creative solutions make her a standout in the field of mediation, helping parties reach resolutions that are both amicable and lasting.