JAMS

JAMS is proud to recognize Former Chief Judge Gerald Rosen on receiving the Avern Cohn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jewish Bar Association of Michigan. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals whose leadership, service and contributions have made a lasting impact on both the legal profession and the Jewish community. We are pleased to celebrate Judge Rosen’s extraordinary career and his enduring legacy of public service, civic leadership and dispute resolution. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04kDryY0 #JAMSAwards

Hon. W. Scott Snowden (Ret.) has been a trailblazing leader for over 25 years in case management, modern court administration, and early resolution. Under his guidance for over 15 years, the Napa Superior Court has resolved the majority of civil actions within 12 months of filing. A pioneer of court-based mediation, he brings decades of skills as an extraordinarily effective settlement specialist. Full biography here: https://hubs.la/Q04ky4480 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward

“Preparation is not optional. It is the foundation of effective mediation. Attorneys must know their case, understand the risks and prepare clients for realistic outcomes.” JAMS neutral Marc Fong, Esq. says that a lack of preparation by attorneys can affect how information is exchanged, how decisions are made and whether the mediation process has a meaningful chance of success. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04kw-zW0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation

Join JAMS neutral Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix (Ret.) at the 2026 Caribbean American Lawyers Association Awards Gala. Judge Hinds-Radix, Co-Founder and President of CALA, will be in attendance as the organization celebrates its mission of advancing, educating, inspiring, and mentoring the Caribbean American legal community. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04knkDY0 #JAMSEvents

Join JAMS neutral N. Damali Peterman, Esq., at "The Exchange: A Conversation with Damali Peterman and Maurice Q. Robinson," presented by the ACR-GNY | Association for Conflict Resolution of Greater New York. Ms. Peterman will be honored and featured in a fireside chat exploring her path through law, mediation, education, and advocacy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTQQ2Bkf #JAMSEvents #JAMSAwa

Hon. Robert L. Dondero (Ret.) is a full-time mediator, arbitrator and neutral evaluator at JAMS. Before joining JAMS, Justice Dondero served for nearly 10 years on the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One and 17 years as a Superior Court judge in San Francisco. When handling matters, Justice Dondero dives deep into the facts and legal principles involved in the dispute. His detail-oriented nature and vast knowledge of the law allows him to be an efficient and effective neutral when handling both mediations and arbitrations. Full biography: https://hubs.la/Q04klcjz0 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward

Join JAMS neutrals Hon. William G. Connelly (Ret.), Hon. Paul W. Grimm (Ret.), and Hon. Benson E. Legg (Ret.) at the 2026 Legal Summit & Annual Meeting, presented by the Maryland State Bar Association – MSBA. They will participate in the panel “Mediation That Works: Judicial Perspectives on Preparation, Strategy, and Settlement,” sharing insights on effective mediation preparation, strategy, and settlement techniques. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04kkHZr0 #JAMSEvents

“One of the mediator’s most important functions is to assess when parties are ready for direct engagement. That judgment may depend on the distance between settlement positions, the emotional tone in each room and the level of confidence in the process.” Read more from international mediators and arbitrators Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., and Tim Hardy, FCIArb, and listen to a podcast on “How Mediation Styles Can Shape Outcomes: Timing, Cultural Awareness and Preparation.” Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04kjBnY0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation #JAMSPodcast

We are pleased to announce that 26 JAMS neutrals were ranked across seven categories in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, reinforcing the organization’s position as a trusted leader in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes. JAMS once again led as the most represented ADR provider, with strong recognition across mediation categories and continued growth in international arbitration. See the complete list of ranked JAMS neutrals here: https://hubs.la/Q04k6m9L0 #JAMSAwards #TheWayForward #Chambers2026

“There is no substitute for genuine connection, whether it’s between the mediator and the parties, the parties and their representatives or even the parties themselves. The mediator is the messenger. There are tools to connect the parties psychologically when the opportunity presents itself. A skilled mediator recognizes those opportunities at the right time.” Read more about designing a successful resolution process from JAMS neutral Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04k0mc_0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation