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Join JAMS neutrals Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) and Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.) for “The IP Resolution Playbook: Mediation, Arbitration & Beyond with JAMS” webinar, presented by ChIPs and JAMS. Judge Laporte and Judge Trapp will explore ADR options for intellectual property disputes, including mediation, arbitration, neutral analysis, mock trials and early case assessment, with practical insights on selecting the right process to achieve business-focused outcomes. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04wFv6L0 #JAMSEvents #IntellectualProperty

“Most importantly, a mediator is not a miracle worker in a deeper, normative sense: It is not the role of the mediator to convince one side to yield to the demands of the other.” Marc Isserles, Esq. says such misplaced expectations can lead to negative consequences not just for settling a particular case, but for mediation in general. Read this New York Law Journal article to learn more. Article here: https://hubs.la/Q04wzJjc0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation

Clients say that Hon. Catherine Gallagher (Ret.) has a “wonderful balance of gravitas and emotional intelligence” that allows her to “build rapport quickly” in multi-generational family disputes. They also appreciate her mastery of estate, probate and trust law and her ability to evaluate a case. Learn more about Judge Gallagher’s background and approach to ADR in this Daily Journal profile. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q04whb210 #JAMSInsights #JAMSNeutral

Join JAMS at the HNBA (Hispanic National Bar Association) Annual 2026 Convention. JAMS neutrals Giuseppe De Palo, Esq. and Hon. Angel M. Bermudez (Ret.) will discuss the ethical considerations surrounding ADR clause drafting, while Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.), FCIArb and Joanne Saint Louis will explore emerging trends shaping employment litigation and ADR. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04w8fmC0 #JAMSEvents #HNBA

The most effective communicators begin by asking, “what response do I want this message to create?” That question is just as valuable when drafting a mediation brief or settlement demand as it is when preparing a speech, responding to the media or communicating with employees during a crisis. JAMS neutral Michael Zuckerman, Esq. and Kristine Snyder, JAMS Director, PR & Content, discuss how communication shapes perception, influences behavior and often determines whether people move closer together or further apart. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04w5l920 #JAMSInsights #ConflictResolution

Former Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP construction and infrastructure attorney and, most recently, private ADR practitioner Randy Hafer, Esq. has joined JAMS in Atlanta. Throughout his whole career, Hafer said, “I was rarely in court. It was mostly arbitration, mediation and dispute boards. I had all that experience with those methods for resolving disputes, and I thought the next logical step seems to be bring that all to bear as a neutral." Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04vZmm60 #JAMSInsights #ADR

In our Summer Edition of the JAMS Pulse, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates from across JAMS.   This issue features key announcements, regional highlights, and thought leadership from our neutrals. We’re also introducing our new Practice Area Spotlight. Be sure to explore our blogs, articles and videos to stay connected with the evolving world of ADR. #JAMSPulse #TheWayForward

“We may not be able to change why someone comes to JAMS, but we can absolutely influence how they feel while they are here. By creating a seamless, welcoming and well-coordinated experience, we can ease the burden of an already challenging process and reinforce the trust clients place in JAMS.” Christof Pignet, JAMS Vice President of Client Experience, discusses his background in the luxury hospitality and service industries and how that experience translates to his new role at JAMS. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04vJK_Y0 #JAMSInsights #ClientExperience

"The good news is that the vast majority of commercial disputes, including construction disputes, are resolved before completion of a trial or arbitration. The bad news is that resolution often comes very late in the process, after significant attorneys’ fees, arbitration or litigation costs and fees, expert fees, document production and management expenses, and other discovery costs have been incurred.” Read more about the benefits of early mediation from JAMS neutral Randy Hafer, Esq. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q04vyHYy0 #JAMSInsights #ConstructionLaw

“The question of whether a neutral may change roles is not merely procedural. It is a cultural signal. And how parties read that signal varies enormously depending on where they sit.” JAMS neutral Giuseppe De Palo, Esq. says mixed roles are broadly accepted in China and some other countries, but practitioners in the U.S. tend to be skeptical about using the same neutral for both mediation and arbitration. Read this Mealey’s International Arbitration Report article to learn more about the debate. Article here: https://hubs.la/Q04vpxzP0 #JAMSInsights #InternationalArbitration