William M. “Bill” Parrish, Esq., Joins JAMS in Austin

Austin, Texas – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, is pleased to announce that William M. “Bill” Parrish, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Parrish brings more than 45 years of experience across a wide range of intellectual property disputes, including those involving trade secrets, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, copyrights and patents, and other types of complex commercial disputes.

Mr. Parrish has handled trials and appeals in state and federal courts and has served as an advocate in multiple arbitrations advising clients through every stage of high-stakes litigation. Most recently, he served as managing attorney of California-based Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP’s Austin office from 2021 to 2025. Prior to that role, he was a partner in a litigation boutique. For many years prior to that, he was repeatedly elected to the management committee of a national law firm.

Based in Austin, Mr. Parrish will serve as a mediator and arbitrator, handling intellectual property and commercial matters. He is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally.

“Mr. Parrish possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge in intellectual property and complex commercial matters, built through decades of hands-on trial and ADR experience. He is known for his thorough preparation, practical insight and ability to engage parties in a way that moves cases forward. We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Parrish to a growing market, which reflects JAMS’ continued investment in meeting client demand across Texas and beyond.”

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Mr. Parrish is highly regarded by his peers. For multiple years, he has been rated AV Preeminent in the Martindale-Hubbell Judicial Edition, which reflects the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards based upon confidential opinions of members of the judiciary and members of the bar. He has also been listed multiple years in The Best Lawyers in America for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In the 2020 edition, he was named Patent Litigation Lawyer of the Year for Austin. Texas Super Lawyers has repeatedly recognized him for Intellectual Property Litigation, ADR and Business Litigation.   

“As a mediator and arbitrator, I draw on 47 years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes intellectual property and commercial litigation to help parties navigate complex disputes and reach creative, effective resolutions,” said Mr. Parrish.

Mr. Parrish earned his J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law and his B.A., Plan II with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, from The University of Texas at Austin.

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.

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