Barbara Bennett, Esq., Joins JAMS in Atlanta

Atlanta – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Barbara Bennett, Esq., has joined its panel. She joins with extensive experience resolving complex matters involving health care, data governance, technology (including AI), privacy, security and regulated business operations.

Ms. Bennett most recently worked as a partner at Frost Brown Todd from 2023 to 2025, after serving in private practice and with other international and regional law firms over the course of her career. She has also held roles as general counsel and corporate secretary at TriPoint Health Group and as associate general counsel at Vanderbilt University. As an ADR professional, she has navigated several disputes involving corporate transactions, health and other personal information, cross-functional governance issues and data-driven business models.

Based in the Atlanta Resolution Center, Ms. Bennett will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and neutral evaluator, handling business and commercial, cybersecurity and privacy, health care, higher education and life sciences matters. She is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. 

“Ms. Bennett’s deep understanding of highly regulated environments, combined with her experience in complex transactions, will be a valuable asset to parties seeking resolution. She is recognized for her thoroughness and methodical approach, which will serve her well as a JAMS neutral.”

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Ms. Bennett’s career includes early service on the Tennessee Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, where she contributed to initiatives focused on improving court-connected dispute processes. She has worked extensively with organizations in health care, life sciences, higher education and technology, as well as companies engaged in data analytics and AI governance.

“I bring extensive experience resolving differences in the context of transactions and corporate governance, with a deep background in technology, including AI. I am particularly drawn to matters where the law may be uncharted, but the facts demand clarity and careful analysis,” said Ms. Bennett.

Ms. Bennett earned her B.S., magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she graduated Order of the Coif.

About JAMS – The Way Forward

JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With over 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.

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

With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most. Learn more at www.jamsadr.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and the JAMS ADR blog.