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JAMS Panelists Rank Prominently in National Law Journal 2016 ADR Champions

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Irvine – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced that seven of its neutrals were recognized in the 2016 National Law Journal ADR Champions List.

Those who were chosen have distinguished themselves in the field of arbitration and mediation, each having an abiding passion and deep commitment to the practice of ADR along with a remarkable track record of success. It is an exemplary list of the finest mediators and arbitrators in the United States.

The JAMS neutrals who were named as ADR Champions are John Bates, Esq., Richard Chernick, Esq., Hon. Edward Infante (Ret.), Jed Melnick, Esq., Hon. Diane Welsh (Ret.), Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.) and Cathy Yanni.

“We are thrilled that the National Law Journal has recognized the accomplishments of these seven tremendously talented neutrals,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “It’s a great honor to have these neutrals representing JAMS and we congratulate all those who made the list.”

About JAMS
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its more than 300 exclusive neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267.

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John B. Bates, Jr., Esq.
  • Business Commercial
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Employment Law
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Environmental Law
  • Financial Markets
  • Governmental & Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
  • Securities
Richard Chernick, Esq.
  • Business Commercial
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment Law
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Federal Law
  • Governmental & Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross Border
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Property
  • Securities
  • Surety
Hon. Edward A. Infante (Ret.)
  • Antitrust & Competition
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Federal Law
  • Financial Markets
  • Health Care
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross Border
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceuticals & Mass Torts
  • Securities
Jed D. Melnick, Esq.
  • Accounting Finance
  • Banking
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Commercial
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Governmental & Public Agency
  • Insurance
  • International & Cross Border
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities
Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.)
  • Antitrust & Competition
  • Aviation
  • Business Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Construction Defect
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Education Law
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Environmental Law
  • Estate Probate Trusts
  • Federal Law
  • Health Care
  • Governmental & Public Agency
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross Border
  • Life Sciences
  • Maritime Admiralty
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
  • Securities
  • Surety
Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.)
  • Accounting Finance
  • Banking
  • Business Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Environmental Law
  • Estate Probate Trusts
  • Federal Law
  • Financial Markets
  • Franchise Distribution Law
  • Governmental & Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • International & Cross Border
  • Life Sciences
  • Personal Injury
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
  • Securities
Cathy Yanni
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Commercial
  • Class Action & Mass Tort
  • Employment Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Health Care
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceuticals & Mass Torts

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For further information, please contact:

Kristine Snyder

JAMS Director, Public Relations & Content 

+1 949-224-4614 (Direct Dial)

Ksnyder@jamsadr.com

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