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Fifteen JAMS Panelists Named 2018 ADR Champions by National Law Journal

Fifteen JAMS Panelists recognized in 2018 National Law Journal's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Champions List

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IRVINE – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced that 15 of its neutrals have been recognized in the 2018 National Law Journal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Champions List.

Each selected panelist was chosen as an ADR Champion because he or she has distinguished themselves in the field and each possesses a profound commitment to the practice of ADR with an outstanding track record of success. The JAMS neutrals who were named as ADR Champions are:

  • Richard Chernick, Esq.;
  • Bruce A. Edwards, Esq.;
  • David Geronemus, Esq.;
  • Hon. Allen Hurkin-Torres (Ret.);
  • Hon. Edward A. Infante (Ret.);
  • Hon. Arlander Keys (Ret.);
  • Gerald A. Kurland, Esq.;
  • Jed D. Melnick, Esq.;  
  • Jerry P. Roscoe, Esq.;
  • Linda R. Singer, Esq.;  
  • Eric E. Van Loon, Esq.;
  • Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.);
  • Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.);
  • Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.);
  • and Cathy Yanni.

We are thrilled that the National Law Journal recognized the accomplishments of fifteen extremely skilled neutrals. It’s an honor to have them representing JAMS, and congratulations to all those who are on the list.

-Chris Poole, JAMS President and CEO

The National Law Journal provides in-depth coverage of the issues that are timely and relevant to private practitioners, judges, corporate lawyers, government attorneys and other members of the legal community.

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 350 neutrals are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases. JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267. More information is available at www.jamsadr.com and you can connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Featured People

Richard Chernick, Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Business Commercial
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment
  • Engineering and Construction
  • Entertainment and Sports
  • Federal Law
  • Governmental Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury Torts
  • Real Property
  • Securities
  • Surety
Bruce A. Edwards, Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Business/Commercial
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect
  • Employment Law
  • Engineering and Construction
  • Environmental
  • Insurance
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Personal Injury Torts
  • Special Master Discovery Referee
David Geronemus, Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Accounting Finance
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Commercial
  • Class Action and Mass Tort
  • Construction
  • Employment
  • Engineering and Construction
  • Environmental
  • Financial Markets
  • Franchise
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Personal Injury Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities
  • Surety
  • Training Teaching
Hon. Allen Hurkin-Torres (Ret.)
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration
  • Business/Commercial
  • Construction
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
Hon. Edward A. Infante (Ret.)
  • Arbitration
  • Antitrust
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business/Commercial
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment
  • Entertainment and Sports
  • Federal Judge
  • Financial Markets
  • Health Care
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceuticals/Mass Tort
  • Securities
Hon. Arlander Keys (Ret.)
  • Arbitration
  • Banking
  • Business/Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action
  • Employment
  • Federal Judge
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities
Gerald A. Kurland, Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Business/Commercial
  • Construction
  • Construction Defect
  • Employment
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Entertainment & Sports
  • Environmental
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate & Real Property
  • Surety
Jed D. Melnick, Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Accounting Finance
  • Banking
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business/Commercial
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Entertainment
  • Governmental Public Agency
  • Insurance
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities
  • Special Master Discovery Referee
Jerry P. Roscoe , Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Business/Commercial
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Construction Defect
  • Employment
  • Environmental
  • Federal Law
  • Governmental/Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities
  • Special Master/Discovery Referee
  • Surety
Linda R. Singer, Esq.
  • Arbitration
  • Business/Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Employment
  • Environmental
  • Federal Law
  • Higher Education & Title IX
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Training/Teaching
Eric E. Van Loon, Esq.
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Arbitration
  • Banking
  • Business/Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Construction
  • Employment
  • Energy/Utility
  • Engineering and Construction
  • Entertainment and Sports
  • Environmental
  • Federal Law
  • Franchise
  • Governmental/Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Indian Law
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
  • Securities
  • Surety
Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.)
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Employment
  • Entertainment and Sports
  • Environmental
  • Federal Law
  • Financial Markets
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Maritime/Admiralty
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Pharmaceuticals/Mass Tort
  • Professional Liability
  • Securities
Hon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.)
  • Antitrust
  • Arbitration
  • Aviation
  • Business/Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Construction Defect
  • Education/Schools
  • Employment
  • Entertainment and Sports
  • Environmental
  • Federal Judge
  • Financial Markets
  • Governmental/Public Agency
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Life Sciences
  • Maritime/Admiralty
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
  • Securities
  • Surety
Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.)
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Arbitration
  • Banking
  • Business/Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action/Mass Tort
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment
  • Entertainment and Sports
  • Environmental
  • Estates/Probate/Trusts
  • Federal Law
  • Financial Markets
  • Franchise
  • Governmental/Public Agency
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • International & Cross-Border
  • Life Sciences
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Property
  • Securities
Cathy Yanni
  • Business/Commercial
  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action/MDL/Mass Tort
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Employment
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Life Sciences
  • Personal Injury/Torts
  • Pharmaceuticals/Mass Tort
  • Product Liability
  • Special Master

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For further information, please contact:

Kristine Snyder

JAMS Senior Public Relations & Content Manager

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Ksnyder@jamsadr.com

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