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Moving Toward Resolution: The Importance of Systems for Mediators

In a world grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, the landscape of dispute resolution has undergone profound changes. As a mediator with Miles Mediation & Arbitration and the founder of FourthParty, a technology platform...more

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Judge Clifton Newman's Impactful Legal Career and Transition to JAMS

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Although Judge Clifton Newman has served 24 years on the South Carolina Circuit Court, most of the country knows him best as the judge who presided over the criminal trial of Richard Alexander Murdaugh last year. During the...more

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Why You Do You Resonates With Me When Resolving Disputes

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“You do you.” This has become one of my new favorite sayings, as my spouse can attest. In fact, his birthday card to me this year had this phrase on the front because I frequently invoke these words as a mantra. As I enter my...more

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The Hidden Power of Representation in Leadership

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Since joining JAMS at the end of last year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the undeniable power of Black representation in leadership. My predecessor, Mark Smalls, recently shared a profound insight: "What they see is what...more

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My Story Featuring Hon Annette Rizzo

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Judge Annette Rizzo felt a profound connection to the law from a young age. "I really wanted to be part of that system. I wanted to be a mouthpiece for people who could not speak for themselves," she recalls, revealing her...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Dean S. Lum (Ret.)

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Hon. Dean S. Lum (Ret.) joined JAMS after a distinguished 23-year career on the King County (Seattle) Superior Court. As a trial judge, Judge Lum presided over hundreds of civil trials, heard thousands of civil motions and...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Gregory M. Sleet (Ret.)

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Early Career and Influences Judge Gregory Sleet's legal journey began in Philadelphia, where he served as an assistant public defender. "I started out as an assistant public defender in Philadelphia,” Judge Sleet recalls....more

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“My Story” Featuring Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb

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Laura Abrahamson’s legal career began at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher after she double-majored in accounting and finance and earned a business degree from UC Berkeley. Her goal was to be a transactional lawyer doing mergers and...more

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“My Story” Featuring Lisa Love

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Lisa Love's journey into the legal world began during her formative years. Her passion led her to intern at the Securities and Exchange Commission during her tenure at Georgetown Law School. After her academic endeavors, she...more

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“My Story” Featuring Robin H. Gise, Esq.

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator and hearing officer Robin Gise. Ms. Gise joined JAMS in 2015 as a skilled mediator and arbitrator with extensive experience resolving complex employment and labor disputes. ...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator, special master/referee and neutral evaluator Elizabeth D. Laporte - Judge Laporte joined JAMS after more than two decades as a United States magistrate judge for the Northern...more

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“My Story” Featuring Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner, C.Arb

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator and special master/referee David Huebner - Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner, C.Arb, joined JAMS following 25 years of arbitration and intellectual property practice. An...more

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“My Story” Featuring Randy Choy

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator Randy Choy - Randy Choy joined JAMS after 43 years of practicing personal injury, family, commercial and construction litigation. His interest in mediation started early in his career and...more

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“My Story” Featuring Richard J. Suarez (Retired Judge, District Court of Appeal)

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Richard J. Suarez (Retired Judge, District Court of Appeal) joined JAMS following a distinguished legal career, most recently in the Third District Court of Appeal in Florida, where he served as chief judge from 2015 to 2017....more

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Reflections On Entering The World Of ADR Or How I Found Something To Do To Keep Me Out Of The House After Retirement

After 21 years as a private practitioner/litigator and eight runs for public office (five of which were for judicial office), I was finally elected to the Supreme Court of the State of New York on my ninth try in 1998. For...more

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“My Story” Featuring Patricia H. Thompson, Esq.

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Patricia Thompson - Patricia H. Thompson, Esq., joined JAMS after 46 years of trial, arbitration and appellate practice. She uses her experience and preparation to help all...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Risë Jones Pichon (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Risë Jones Pichon - Hon. Risë Jones Pichon (Ret.) joined JAMS after a distinguished judicial career spanning more than 35 years. Most recently, she was a superior court...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Randa Trapp - Professional Journey - Judge Trapp joined JAMS after serving 18 years on the San Diego Superior Court, including 10 years in the civil division, where she...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.) - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Jackson Lucky

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Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.) joined JAMS following 13 years as a judge with the Riverside County Superior Court. He presided over thousands of family law and unlimited civil cases during that time. However, his journey to the...more

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[Podcast] CEO Leadership: A Conversation with Chris Poole on His Career and the Pathway Forward for JAMS

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A podcast produced by Arbitrate.com features JAMS CEO Chris Poole reflecting on his time at JAMS, rising to industry challenges, trends and the future of alternative dispute resolution. In a recent episode of...more

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“My Story” Featuring Mercedes Armas Bach (Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit) - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator...

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Discovering a Passion for ADR - Ms. Bach’s legal professional journey started one year after graduating from law school, when she inherited a law practice from an attorney she had been working with. While building a...more

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“My Story” Featuring Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Rebekah Ratliff

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Rebekah is a credentialed complex commercial insurance claims professional with more than 25 years of experience in evaluating, negotiating and settling complex casualty claims loss matters nationwide and internationally,...more

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“My Story” Featuring Bernard Taylor - A video snapshot of JAMS neutral Bernard Taylor

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After a nearly 40-year legal career at Alston & Bird, where he was chair of the firm’s Management Committee and the Products Liability Group, Bernard Taylor, Sr., joined JAMS. Mr. Taylor focuses on mass torts, complex...more

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Room for Opportunities – The Power of #Networked

I recently came across a meme that said, “Surround yourself with women who would mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” The quote (which was not attributed to anyone) struck me, because without hesitation I...more

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Q&A with Richard J. Suarez Retired Judge, District Court of Appeal

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Tell us about your legal career prior to joining JAMS. My first position out of law school was as an associate with the insurance defense firm of Corlett Killian in Miami. I was fortunate to have spent a year working with...more

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