Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at JAMS JAMS Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services

We Embrace Diversity

The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means appreciating that each individual is unique, and recognizes that with those differences come different strengths. It is about understanding each other and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual. These can be along the dimensions of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, religious beliefs, or other ideologies.

The "business case for diversity" embraces the notion that in a global marketplace, a company should strive to employ a diverse workforce. At JAMS, we believe that diversity significantly enhances the quality of the services we provide our clients. We value and encourage diverse viewpoints and leverage them to guide our business.

Promoting Diversity in ADR

JAMS is also steadfast in pursuing increased diversity among ADR practitioners. We recognize the benefits of recruiting and retaining the most qualified ADR professionals inclusive of varied ethnicity, race, gender, religion and sexual orientation.

We encourage you to partner with us in a collective effort to bring more diversity to ADR. We invite law firms, corporations and legal organizations to:

• Consider women and ethnically diverse mediators and arbitrators when evaluating your case and participating in the selection of ADR professionals
• Consider utilizing a Diversity and Inclusion Clause for arbitration contracts
• Let us help you measure progress by tracking your firm’s neutral selection data

Highlighting Diverse Voices at JAMS

Diversity at JAMS

JAMS strives for diversity across the dimensions articulated in our diversity statement above. We are particularly encouraged by the ethnic and gender diversity snapshot depicted in the following workforce demographics below. At JAMS, diversity starts with our senior management and is reflected throughout our entire workforce, which is comprised of: