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JAMS neutral Zela ("Zee") Claiborne, Esq. discusses the practical considerations involved in arbitrating a complex energy dispute and offers tips on how to streamline the process, from limiting motions and discovery to selecting a decisive arbitrator who will actively manage the case. Learn more in this article from The Recorder. Article here: https://hubs.la/Q04p9W4R0 #JAMSInsights #Arbitration

JAMS president and CEO Kimberly Taylor, Esq. and JAMS neutral Robert A. Meyer, Esq. discuss mediation trends, with a specific focus on ERISA and other employee benefits disputes. Taylor says employment mediation is growing steadily, and Meyer says that mass arbitrations are “a gigantic issue” in wage and hour and other labor and employment matters that ordinarily would have been class actions. Read this Law360 article to learn more. Article here: https://hubs.la/Q04p2yfp0 #JAMSInsights #Arbitration

Hon. Kevin M. Seibert (Ret.) served as assistant presiding judge and presiding judge on the Tuolumne County Superior Court. Before taking the bench, he handled commercial and civil litigation in private practice for 30 years. Judge Seibert earned a reputation for diligence, intelligence and even-handedness and was described by colleagues as respectful, thoughtful and deeply attuned to the realities of trial and settlement. Read his bio to learn more about his background and ADR practice: https://lnkd.in/g_K3U-dH #JAMSneutrals

“Arbitration may be preferable when confidentiality is paramount,” but on the other hand, cases “that are likely to be resolved through motion practice favor judicial reference.” In this Daily Journal article, JAMS neutral Linda Burrow, Esq., discusses the differences between arbitration and California’s judicial reference process and what parties should consider when choosing a dispute resolution format. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eYVBxZtF #JAMSinsights #arbitration

JAMS is proud to congratulate mediator David Zacks, Esq., on receiving the Daily Report's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished honor recognizes his exceptional career, leadership and lasting contributions to the Southeast legal community. Mr. Zacks was also recently ranked second in the Daily Report's 2026 Best of Survey in the Individual Mediator/Arbitrator category. With more than 50 years of experience as a trial lawyer and mediator, Mr. Zacks has helped parties resolve complex health care, catastrophic personal injury, and business disputes through his thoughtful, practical approach to mediation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUqZr6bT #JAMSawards

JAMS is proud to sponsor the 2026 Lavender Law Conference, hosted by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, taking place July 13–15 in Chicago. This annual conference brings together attorneys, judges, corporate counsel, government officials, law students and other legal professionals for meaningful discussions on legal issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community and the legal profession, along with valuable networking opportunities. We're also pleased that several JAMS neutrals and professionals will be participating, including Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., Genesis Fisher, Esq., Hon. Mary Colleen Roberts (Ret.), Joanne Saint Louis, Hon. Jim Snyder (Ret.) and Michael Zuckerman. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYakz_Wq

“Arbitrators know expert evidence is inherently probabilistic. Arbitrators know that an expert does not have all the absolute answers. What arbitrators are looking for is an analyst they can trust as a guide through technical complexity.” JAMS neutral Barbara Reeves, Esq., CEDS, outlines qualities and behaviors that enhance the credibility of an expert witness, as well as those that can undermine it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCHQ_smC #JAMSinsights

“Sometimes it’s humor. Sometimes it’s banter. Sometimes it’s the exact opposite of those things. It’s bearing witness to grief or understanding really troubling and compelling challenges that people are facing.” Hon. Jamie Jacobs-May (Ret.) says building rapport with parties and attorneys is critical to her mediation process. Watch this JAMS video to learn more about Judge Jacobs-May. See here: https://hubs.la/Q04n6f1G0 #JAMSNeutral #JAMSThroughTheLens

“The parties who achieve the best outcomes are typically those who arrive prepared—not only with a strong understanding of the legal issues, but also with a realistic assessment of the business, financial and personal considerations at stake.” JAMS neutral Bill VanDeWeghe, Esq. highlights 12 practical ways to get the most out of your next mediation. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04n6gHv0 #JAMSInsight #Mediation

"For over a decade the JAMS Foundation has supported the growth and continued evolution of ADR across the globe." — Hon. Danny Weinstein (Ret.) The Weinstein JAMS International Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 class of fellows. The Fellowship provides opportunities for qualified individuals from around the world to learn dispute resolution practices in the U.S. and apply those learnings to expand ADR in their home countries. Part of Fellows' time in the U.S. will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases. Applications are being accepted until November 6, 2026. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehTqTTzk #JAMSFoundation