JAMS

Please join us in welcoming Hon. Kira L. Klatchko (Ret.) to our panel in Century City! Judge Klatchko joins JAMS bringing extensive judicial and appellate experience and a practical, court-informed approach to dispute resolution. hubs.la/Q048h7b40

JAMS is proud to announce it has been selected as the Top Alternative Dispute Resolution Firm by JD Supra’s 2026 Readers Choice Awards. hubs.la/Q0486kzw0

“Mediation and facilitated regulatory dialogue allow parties to address how standards are applied without challenging whether those standards are legitimate. This is regulatory calibration, not compromise.” hubs.la/Q047Y0zr0

“International arbitration is not a niche specialty reserved for a handful of global firms. It is an increasingly common feature of cross-border commerce. For California lawyers advising businesses of any size, understanding its framework is essential.” hubs.la/Q047Ml6j0

JAMS is pleased to announce it has revised and updated its International Arbitration Rules & Procedures, effective March 1, 2026.
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“At this stage in my career, I am ready for a transition that would let me apply my judicial experience in a new setting. I’m excited to be joining JAMS and ADR offers the opportunity for me to stay engaged in complex legal issues.” hubs.la/Q047zFDq0

“As the multigenerational workforce becomes our new normal, mediators and attorneys must recognize that generational differences are not merely background noise in employment disputes—they are often the underlying current driving the conflict itself.” hubs.la/Q047n_l40

JAMS is honored to be recognized in The National Law Journal’s 2026 “Best Of” survey. hubs.la/Q047bsYJ0

Please join us in welcoming William M. “Bill” Parrish, Esq. to our panel in Austin! Mr. Parrish joins JAMS bringing more than 45 years of experience across a wide range of intellectual property disputes. hubs.la/Q046NXy40

“Kindness in mediation is not about sentiment or being ‘nice’ for its own sake. It is about creating functional conditions for resolution, and sustaining confidence in the process itself.” hubs.la/Q046L_-h0

Elizabeth Carter, Esq. JAMS Senior VP and a principal drafter of the JAMS Mass Arbitration Procedures, discusses mass arbitration with James P. Duffy IV of Bracewell LLP. Listen to this Arbitration Acumen Podcast to learn more. hubs.ly/Q046y-Sh0

“At stake is not simply how arbitrators are identified or ranked, but how arbitral authority itself is constituted — and whether the mechanisms that give arbitration its legitimacy can withstand algorithmic influence.” hubs.la/Q0462h9g0

"My engineering background allowed me to understand the technical realities behind drilling programs and production facilities. My business training helped me see the commercial logic of risk allocation and long-term investment. Law brought structure." hubs.la/Q045VpzX0

"After 27 years on the bench, I’ve learned that when parties feel the judge has read the file, understands the issues and is genuinely listening and not just waiting to speak, they are far more likely to accept the outcomes and trust the process." hubs.la/Q045N8fj0

Please join us in welcoming Linda M. Burrow, Esq. to our panel in Century City! Ms. Burrow joins JAMS bringing more than 25 years of experience resolving complex, high-stakes disputes. hubs.la/Q045vlfh0

The recent Cook and Ramirez decisions in California demonstrate that an employer’s attempt to maximize the reach of an arbitration agreement can backfire when the drafting overreaches fundamental fairness. hubs.la/Q0450Rhz0

JAMS welcomes arbitrator, mediator and neutral evaluator Barbara Bennett, Esq. who brings a wealth of private practice, in-house and ADR experience. hubs.la/Q044SQ6k0

Please join us in welcoming Adam M. Myron, Esq. to our panel in Boca Raton and Miami! hubs.la/Q044yZ5P0

“When both sides begin at the edges, mediation can devolve into a prolonged exchange of tiny, symmetrical concessions that do little to close the gap.” hubs.la/Q044ysWV0

“I saw individuals learn to pause before reacting. To question the stories their minds were telling them under stress. To recognize when conflict was prolonging attachment rather than resolving anything.” hubs.la/Q044v3PZ0