Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.) Inducted Into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame

BOSTON – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.) has been inducted into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the legal field in Massachusetts. The fourth annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in Boston on Sept. 16. 

Presented by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, the Hall of Fame honors attorneys who have made exceptional contributions to the legal profession in Massachusetts. Inductees are recognized for their distinguished careers spanning at least 30 years, during which they have demonstrated professional excellence, advanced the development of Massachusetts law and contributed meaningfully to the improvement of the quality of justice and the legal community.

“Throughout her distinguished career, Judge Feeney has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to the law and the people it serves. Her nearly three decades on the federal bench and her many contributions to the Massachusetts legal community make her a deserving member of the Hall of Fame.” 

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Judge Feeney is a JAMS mediator and arbitrator who brings nearly 27 years of experience as a judge on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts and 23 years as a member of the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit. She presided over complex commercial and bankruptcy matters, handled hundreds of bench trials, authored more than 500 opinions and handled more than 100 bankruptcy appeals. At JAMS, she resolves bankruptcy, business, employment, professional liability, real estate and other complex two-party and multiparty disputes.

Before joining the bench, Judge Feeney gained experience in bankruptcy matters, including serving as a liquidation and reorganization bankruptcy trustee. Her background encompasses bankruptcy law and procedure, closely held business disputes, fraudulent transfer actions, professional fee disputes and other commercial matters.

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JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, with more than 500 neutrals across 29 locations. In 2025, JAMS received nearly 22,000 new case filings and handled more than 28,000 matters during the year. Founded in 1979, the organization’s distinguished panel includes retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience.

JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology.

Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate.

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