Houston – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Heather McFarlane, Esq., has joined its panel. Ms. McFarlane brings more than 15 years of mediation experience and over two decades of litigation practice to her new role, supported by more than 500 hours of focused mediation training.
Ms. McFarlane’s mediation practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including complex commercial disputes, corporate governance and dissolution, negligence, insurance coverage, professional liability, trade secrets and intellectual property.
Based in the Houston Resolution Center, Ms. McFarlane is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. She will serve as a mediator, arbitrator and neutral evaluator, handling business and commercial, insurance, intellectual property, personal injury and professional liability matters.
“Heather McFarlane is an incredibly accomplished mediator who values the individual perspectives of everyone she serves. Her career reflects a deep knowledge of challenging legal issues and a dedication to mutually beneficial and lasting resolutions. Her breadth of experience and thoughtful, detail-oriented approach will be a valuable addition to our panel.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
Earlier in her career, Ms. McFarlane practiced law at Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright). She also worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius as part of a team focused on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation for Fortune 100 companies. In 2010, she established her own firm, where she continued litigating and began developing her mediation practice. She has appeared before several state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
“Over the course of my career in mediation and litigation, my goal has always been to help parties be heard and find common ground. I’m excited to bring my skill set to my new role at JAMS, supporting clients as they navigate complex disputes and reach lasting agreements.”
Ms. McFarlane earned her J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. She completed extensive training with the Early Dispute Resolution Institute and Harvard Law School. She also holds a Family Mediation Certification from the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center, University of Houston Law Center.
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Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of nearly 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.
Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at jamspathways.com.
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