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JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 23 neutrals were ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The JAMS neutrals earned a total of 26 rankings across six categories, spanning both geographic regions and practice areas, with multiple neutrals honored in more than one category. Keeping consistent with the high number of neutrals recognized previously, JAMS once again had the most neutrals listed among all ADR providers.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has launched a new practice dedicated to labor arbitration and has created new rules governing labor disputes, effective immediately.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that distinguished neutral Cathy Yanni has been appointed special master by Hon. Peter T. Cahill of the Maui Second Circuit Court in Hawaii to administer cases arising out of the Maui fires that occurred on August 8, 2023.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to share its 2024 global caseload statistics. In this third annual report, now known formally as the JAMS Resolution Report 2024, information has been captured regarding the number and types of international matters handled in 2024.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, today announced the relocation of its Dallas Resolution Center. Centrally located, this new location reaffirms the organization’s commitment to the legal and business communities in Dallas and beyond.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of JAMS Next, an innovative initiative that will leverage AI-powered tools to streamline the dispute resolution process. JAMS Next reinforces the organization’s commitment to making advanced tools available to attorneys and their clients, panelists and associates.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Kimberly Taylor, Esq., has been appointed to the role of CEO and president, effective October 1. Ms. Taylor takes over for Chris Poole, who steps down from the position after leading the organization for almost two decades. Mr. Poole will transition to the role of CEO emeritus and continue to work closely with the JAMS leadership team on key initiatives.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 24 neutrals were ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. This is the largest number of neutrals recognized to date in an annual Chambers guide.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has created Mass Arbitration Procedures and Guidelines, effective immediately. These procedures are intended to facilitate the fair, expeditious and efficient resolution of mass arbitrations.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has created new rules governing disputes involving artificial intelligence (AI), effective immediately. The rules reflect the latest developments and trends in the ADR space and address the rise in usage and development of AI systems and smart contracts.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 JAMS Diversity Fellowship Program. The deadline for applications is May 24, and the application can be found here.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Channing Fleetwood as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Mr. Fleetwood is a contemporary marketing executive with a track record of growing brands in the tech, communications and consumer products industries.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Santiago "Sam" Fernandez, Esq., to its panel. Mr. Fernandez joins JAMS after over 38 years overseeing all legal affairs for Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of JAMSpathways.com, an accessible and comprehensive way for leaders to embark on navigating and mitigating conflict successfully within their organizations. Early conflict resolution is an effective mechanism for avoiding litigation, and can in turn help organizations meet their end goals of increasing productivity and reducing legal costs.

JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Tamara Lange to its panel. Ms. Lange joins JAMS after serving as ADR director for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, where she mediated and evaluated hundreds of cases and supervised other neutrals in thousands more.