2025 Annual Meeting

JAMS is proud to join the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, a statewide gathering offering 14 hours of MCLE credit and sessions on litigation, ADR, technology, ethics, and more. On Thursday, September 11, don’t miss two of our neutrals' panels: Jill M. Manning, Esq. at 1:15 PM–2:15 PM for “Preparing for Success: How to Structure and Navigate an Effective Mediation Process” and Hon. Shashi Kewalramani (Ret.) on at 2:25 PM–3:25 PM for “Enforcement Powers of Federal Courts.”

Featured JAMS panels:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Are you preparing for mediation but unsure how to approach it? This panel discussion is designed to provide you with a roadmap to navigate the mediation process successfully. A panel of experienced mediators will share practical strategies for selecting the right mediator, preparing for mediation, and participating effectively in the process.

• Jill M. Manning, Esq.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 2:25 PM - 3:25 PM

This program will focus on the federal courts’ authority and mechanisms to enforce court orders, in a moderated panel discussion featuring a federal courts law professor and a retired federal judge. The panelists will be asked to provide insights on key topics such as any differences between criminal and civil enforcement of orders, appropriate court action in response to non-compliance, and the efficacy of various mechanisms that courts rely upon to enforce their orders.

• Hon. Shashi Kewalramani (Ret.)