Kenneth A. Manning, Esq., Joins JAMS in New York

New York – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Kenneth A. Manning, Esq., has joined its panel. He joins JAMS following more than four decades working as an advocate and mediator.

Mr. Manning spent the majority of his distinguished career at Phillips Lytle LLP, where he held roles as a partner and of counsel and served as the co-leader of the firm’s Class Action, Higher Education and Government Operations teams. While at the firm from 1979 to 2025, he represented clients across the nation at the trial and appellate levels, including appeals before all four of the New York State Appellate Divisions and the state’s highest court, the New York Court of Appeals.

Based in the New York Resolution Center, Mr. Manning is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. He will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed neutral (special master/referee) and neutral evaluator, handling disputes in a variety of practice areas, including business and commercial, civil rights, class action and mass torts, construction, employment, energy and utilities, estate/probate/trust and product liability.

“Mr. Manning’s reputation as a talented litigator and dispute resolution strategist precedes him. His training as an engineer, in particular, helps him uniquely navigate complex disputes in the energy and chemical sectors, solidifying him as a sought-after neutral for parties in these fields in New York and beyond.”

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Mr. Manning brought his litigation experience to bear to become a coveted mediator in New York state. Serving on the Western District of New York federal mediation panel, he handled discrimination and hostile work environment claims, workplace fraud, and corporate shareholder and whistleblower disputes. And as an appointed neutral for Erie County Surrogate’s Court ADR program, he mediated complex trusts and estates matters, including family disputes over large estates and litigation involving charitable foundations.

“Throughout my career as an attorney and ADR professional, I have been relentlessly committed to understanding the unique perspectives of each of my clients. I keep careful attention to detail to build the mutual trust and strategies that parties seek,” said Mr. Manning, “Joining JAMS will allow me continue this mission, and I’m thrilled to continue to serve the people of New York and the broader community in my new role.”

Mr. Manning earned his B.S., summa cum laude, and M.S. from the State University of New York at Buffalo Engineering School. He received his J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School.

About JAMS – The Way Forward

JAMS is the world’s largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 28 Resolution Centers, 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.

Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate.

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