JAMS is proud to recognize Joan Kessler, JD, PhD., Esq., on receiving the Loyola Law School Alumni Association Board of Governors Honor. This distinction celebrates her dedication to the legal profession, public service and her longstanding commitment to Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. We are pleased to honor Dr. Kessler’s leadership and lasting impact on the legal community. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04f3YmP0 #JAMSAwards
About us
JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 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.
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http://www.jamsadr.com
External link for JAMS
- Industry
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Irvine, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Arbitration and Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Legal Practice, Arbitration, Mediation, ADR, Legal Services, Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, International Mediation, and Cross Border Dispute Resolution
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Employees at JAMS
Updates
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Join JAMS neutral Deborah Ballati, Esq., FCIArb at the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law Annual Conference. She will speak on the panel “Surviving and Thriving: The Forum in the New Millennium,” as part of the Forum’s 50th anniversary program. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04f2wSH0 #JAMSEvents
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“For both counsel and clients, it is critical to be flexible and realistic. Rarely does either side achieve all their desired outcomes.” In this Daily Journal article, JAMS neutral Michael B. Murphy, Esq. offers tips for both counsel and clients preparing for their first mediation, from outlining strengths and weaknesses to determining what issues may or may not be negotiable. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04d-Kjm0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation
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Please join us in welcoming Randy K. Jones, Esq. to our panel in San Diego! Mr. Jones joins JAMS bringing more than 40 years of experience across government service and private practice. Press release here: https://hubs.la/Q04dRXN60 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward
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Please join us in welcoming Hon. David Cohn (Ret.) to our panel in Los Angeles! Judge Cohn joins JAMS bringing decades of combined judicial and litigation experience, including 23 years of distinguished service as a Superior Court judge for the County of San Bernardino. Press release here: https://hubs.la/Q04dFh0T0 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward
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Join Elizabeth Carter, Esq., Senior Vice President, Operations at JAMS, at “Arbitral Institutions: International Perspectives on Handling International Arbitration Cases,” presented by the New York State Bar Association International Section. This program will bring together leaders from major arbitral institutions to examine how cross-border disputes are administered and explore key challenges in international arbitration practice. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04dz_9z0 #JAMSEvents #InternationalArbitration
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“Across legal doctrine, enforcement reality, litigation exposure and operational practice, the message converged: AI does not reduce employer responsibility. It redistributes it, often in less visible but more consequential ways.” Giuseppe De Palo, Esq. reflects on four distinct perspectives that aligned into a shared view during a recent JAMS panel on artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04dzNj20 #JAMSInsights #EmploymentLaw
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Join JAMS neutrals Hon. Bernard J. Fried (Ret.), Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix (Ret.), and Hon. Anil Singh (Ret.) at the New York State Bar Association Commercial & Federal Litigation Section Spring 2026 Meeting. Judge Fried will present on the history of the Commercial Division, Judge Singh will join the panel “Appellate Practice: Beyond Brief Writing and Oral Argument,” and Judge Hinds-Radix will deliver welcome remarks. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04dpLlL0 #JAMSEvents
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“Charitably, meet and confer has transformed into something akin to Kabuki theater.” JAMS neutral Ursula Ungaro, Retired U.S. District Judge, Southern District of Florida, suggests that bringing in a mediator during discovery, rather than after a dispute fully matures, can help redirect the parties toward resolution instead of entrenchment. Learn more in this Law.com article: https://hubs.la/Q04dpy_c0 #JAMSInsights #JAMSNeutral
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Join JAMS neutral Steven Bauer, FCIArb, Esq., at “Decisions that Matter: Caselaw Year in Review,” presented by the New York International Arbitration Center and JAMS. This program will examine key arbitration decisions shaping practice in New York, the U.S., and globally, with insights on jurisdiction, enforcement, and evolving procedural trends. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04dhH6r0 #JAMSEvents #InternationalArbitration
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