Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that five neutrals have been recognized in the Autumn 2025 edition of Mondaq’s Thought Leadership Awards.
Announced twice annually, the awards showcase the most popular articles across a number of countries and practice areas on Mondaq’s platform based on total readership during the previous six months.
“We are proud to see another group of exceptional JAMS neutrals recognized by Mondaq for their thought leadership and the meaningful insights they contribute to the field. Their work reflects the depth of experience on our panel and the value it brings to the legal and business communities.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
Those recognized by Mondaq with this award include:
- Michael A. Jacobs in the Arbitration & Dispute Resolution category for the article “Discovery Special Masters and Referees: A View From Both Sides” (Notably, Mr. Jacobs was also recognized in the highly competitive “All Topics” category, reflecting the article’s exceptional impact and popularity across all subject areas on the Mondaq platform.)
- Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D., and Jeffrey Grubman, Esq., in the Arbitration & Dispute Resolution category for the podcast “When Scammers Strike: How Mediation Can Help Resolve Consumer Fraud Claims”
- Joe Tirado in the Real Estate and Construction category for the article “The Changes To The English Arbitration Regime: What Parties To International Construction Disputes Need To Know”
- Sandy M. Kaplan, Esq., in the Real Estate and Construction category for the article “Resolving Construction Conflicts Efficiently: A Guided Mediation Approach”
The full list of winners can be found here.
About JAMS – The Way Forward
JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology.
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