Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce Hon. Shashi H. Kewalramani (Ret.) has joined its panel. Judge Kewalramani brings nearly three decades of experience across the federal bench, public service and private practice, most recently serving as a U.S. magistrate judge for the Central District of California from 2017 to 2025.
During his tenure on the bench, Judge Kewalramani managed a wide-ranging civil docket that included intellectual property, commercial litigation, employment, class action and civil rights matters. He is a trusted judicial resource for handling high-stakes settlement conferences, where he was often referred complex matters by judges across the district and was requested by parties to assist in resolving complex disputes.
Based in the Orange County Resolution Center, Judge Kewalramani is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. He will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed neutral and neutral evaluator, handling matters across a variety of practice areas, including intellectual property, business and commercial, employment, civil rights, life sciences, product liability, smart contracts and blockchain.
“Judge Kewalramani brings a unique blend of technical and legal understanding to his role as a JAMS neutral. Known for his perseverance, meticulous preparation and commitment to helping parties find common ground, he has earned the trust of colleagues and litigants alike. We are confident that his deep knowledge of evolving technology will be a tremendous asset in resolving even the most challenging disputes.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
From 2011 to 2017, Judge Kewalramani worked in private practice, representing clients in intellectual property and commercial litigation (both defense and plaintiff side), white-collar criminal defense, and state and federal investigation matters. From 2003 to 2011, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Central and Northern districts of California, including in the Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (CHIP) Unit, where he led investigations and prosecutions involving cybercrime, fraud, data breach and trade secret offenses. He also handled investigations and prosecutions involving new technologies and securities violations.
“My experience as a federal judge and commercial litigator who has tried cases has taught me that attention to detail, tenacity and understanding the various pressures counsel and clients face are traits that help me resolve cases across the spectrum,” said Judge Kewalramani.
Judge Kewalramani earned his B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D., cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law.
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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.
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