Boston – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Margaret R, Hinkle (Ret.) has been inducted into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame for the Class of 2024. The induction ceremony took place during an event on September 17 in Boston.
The Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame recognizes Massachusetts lawyers who have been practicing for 30 years or more. Nominees are evaluated based on their career accomplishments, contributions to the development of law in Massachusetts and contributions to the bar. Those selected for the Hall of Fame are individuals who have made significant efforts to improve the quality of justice in Massachusetts.
Congratulations to Judge Hinkle for this outstanding recognition by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She has served the state’s legal community for many years, and her hard work, diligence and thoughtfulness in each case that she has handled and the relationships that she has built along the way have cemented her legacy as a leading professional and advocate for the profession.
- Chris Poole, JAMS CEO
Before joining JAMS in 2011, Judge Hinkle served as a superior court judge for 18 years. Her service on the court included two years as administrative justice of the Business Litigation Session, the preferred forum for complex civil litigation. Recognized as one of the superior court’s most talented and respected judges, she is well regarded for her intellect, experience, judgment and work ethic.
At JAMS, Judge Hinkle serves as an arbitrator, mediator, special master and neutral evaluator. She handles cases across a wide variety of areas, including insurance, banking and finance, business and commercial, class action, securities and employment law.
Judge Hinkle is the current chair of the Massachusetts POST Commission. She has served in that position since 2021, when Massachusetts passed its police reform legislation.
More information about the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame and this year’s inductees can be found here.
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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 450 neutrals and 29 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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