Los Angeles – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce Christopher Keele, Esq., has been reappointed as vice chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Health Law Section’s ADR & Conflict Management in Healthcare Task Force for 2025-2026. He has held the position since 2024.
In this role, Mr. Keele advances the interests of Health Law Section members by sharing best practices and collaborating with ABA entities to promote conflict resolution in health care disputes through education and programming. His reappointment underscores his distinguished background in complex case management and dispute assessment and valuation in the health care field. The role underlines his ability to adapt seamlessly to ever-changing business and litigation integration strategies as well as to the industry’s dynamic and competitive landscape.
“We are proud to see Mr. Keele return as vice chair of the ABA’s Health Law Section’s ADR & Conflict Management in Healthcare Task Force. Equipped with extensive health care industry experience, he knows the position’s duties and responsibilities firsthand and will continue to serve in the best interests of members of the section.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
Mr. Keele joined JAMS in 2021 and currently serves as an arbitrator, mediator, referee/special master and neutral evaluator in a variety of matters, including health care and health system disputes as well as business and commercial, environmental, real estate and product liability cases. While based in California, Mr. Keele conducts arbitrations and mediations across the country, both in person and virtually. He is also a member of the American Health Law Association and California Society for Healthcare Attorneys.
Prior to becoming a neutral, Mr. Keele enjoyed various roles in an expansive legal career, including trial lawyer, law firm founder and managing partner, and manager of complex litigation.
More information about the ABA’s Health Law Section’s ADR & Conflict Management in Healthcare Task Force 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 500 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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