Five JAMS Panelists Named 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers

Irvine, Calif. – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that five JAMS panelists have been named 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers in the Alternative Dispute Resolution category.

“The continued recognition of JAMS neutrals by Super Lawyers reflects the experience and dedication that define our panel. We’re pleased to see another group of Southern California colleagues included on this year’s list and congratulate them on this well-deserved honor.”

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

The following JAMS neutrals were named 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers:

• Philip E. Cook, Esq.
• Bruce A. Friedman, Esq.
• Kenneth C. Gibbs, Esq.
• Joan B. Kessler, Esq., Ph.D.
• Deborah Crandall Saxe, Esq.

No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor each year. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area.

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 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.