Linda M. Burrow, Esq.

Linda M. Burrow, Esq., brings a unique combination of legal experience and business acumen to her mediation and arbitration practice. Described by clients and colleagues as able to “efficiently and effectively grasp complex cases and legal problems, Ms. Burrow is praised for her “real world experience” and as an “exceptional listener” and “skilled communicator” who is “able to connect with corporate and individual clients of all stripes and levels of sophistication.” In addition to her broad and varied substantive experience, Ms. Burrow brings to JAMS a wealth of experience in arbitration, mediation, court litigation and appeals.

Ms. Burrow’s legal experience spans across industries and borders. Immediately prior to joining JAMS, Ms. Burrow served as Vice President and Global Head of Litigation for Netflix, Inc., where was responsible for developing dispute resolution strategy and advising senior executives on legal, business and reputational risk around the globe. Prior to Netflix, Ms. Burrow spent twenty years in private practice, where she represented plaintiffs and defendants both within and outside the entertainment industry in myriad matters, including complex commercial disputes, employment matters, patent, trademark, copyright and defamation claims, trade secrets misappropriation matters and securities and consumer class actions. Ms. Burrow’s practice has extended globally throughout her career, including cross-border licensing disputes involving parties in Taiwan, India and Germany and supervising litigation in jurisdictions as varied as Korea, Brazil, France and the United Kingdom.

Ms. Burrow has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, and spent nine years prior to law school in various engineering, planning and financial analysis positions at a major oil and gas refining company, experience that informs Ms. Burrow’s technical literacy and forms the foundation of Ms. Burrow’s analytical and business prowess.

Ms. Burrow has represented clients in dozens of mediations, and understands the strategic, economic and human considerations that drive resolution. Building on her experience leading teams in arbitration, as well as litigating in trial and appellate courts, Ms. Burrow understands the value of preparation, candor and case management in helping parties resolve their disputes.