Detroit – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Judge Wendy L. Potts (Ret.) has been honored with the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s (OCBF) Legend in the Law award. The award was presented during a special reception in Oakland County on October 29.
In its second year, the Legends in the Law program was started with the assistance of Henry Gornbein in 2019 to recognize lawyers in Oakland County based on their prominence in the profession, impact on the legal community, dedication to service in Oakland County and support of the foundation and its mission. The OCBF, a partner of the Oakland County Bar Association, promotes and funds programs designed to increase access, affordability and understanding of the law and legal system.
“We congratulate Judge Potts for this outstanding recognition from the Oakland County Bar Foundation. Throughout her time on the bench and beyond, she has remained an advocate for dispute resolution within Oakland County. She is known as a problem-solver and for her ability to engage local members of the business community to understand how the court could best approach complex litigation. Judge Potts has made an impact within her region and, in turn, the broader Michigan legal system.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
Judge Potts joined JAMS in 2019 after over 20 years of service to the Oakland County judiciary, including terms as a trial judge on the Probate Court and Circuit Court, where she served as chief justice for six years. She helped to create and served on the Oakland Country Business Court from its inception in 2013 until 2018, contributing to the court becoming one of the best in the state for business and commercial disputes. A past president of the Oakland County Bar Association, Judge Potts has supported community dispute resolution organizations in the areas of domestic violence and juvenile justice.
In her role at JAMS, Judge Potts serves as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed neutral and special master/referee. She handles matters across a wide variety of practices areas, including business and commercial; employment law; estates, probates and trusts; family law; insurance; personal injury; and professional liability.
More information about the Oakland County Bar Foundation can be found here.
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Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of over 450 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of 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.
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