Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that JAMS President Kimberly Taylor has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2023 Women in Business Awards.
Recipients of this year’s awards will be announced on October 5 at the Women in Business Awards Luncheon & Program. Each year, five exceptional women in the Orange County community are recognized for their business and professional contributions and accomplishments.
A profile in the publication’s Women in Business Special Report commends Ms. Taylor’s commitment to helping JAMS maintain its professional excellence and values, which are critical in its important role in the alternative dispute resolution industry. The profile also notes Ms. Taylor’s success at the company, starting as a general manager of a branch office in 1999 and ultimately being promoted to President in 2021.
For over two decades, Kim’s strategic guidance and leadership has played an invaluable role in supporting the growth of our organization. She is a valued member of our team and leader within the Orange County business and legal community.
- Chris Poole, JAMS CEO
Ms. Taylor’s promotion to President in 2021 followed several years of rapid elevation at the company and her leadership in significant expansion initiatives across the nation. She quickly moved from general manager to the role of Associate General Counsel, and played an integral role in JAMS expansion, opening branch offices in Philadelphia, Atlanta and New York. In 2005, Ms. Taylor was promoted to Vice President and Associate General Counsel and in 2011, she was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Operating Officer.
About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach.
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. JAMS successfully resolves and manages business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators.
With a roster of over 400 neutrals and 30 locations, JAMS resolves thousands of the world’s important cases every year. JAMS neutrals are adept at managing the resolution process whether they are conducting in-person, virtual or hybrid hearings.
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