JAMS Pulse | Summer 2026

Welcome to the Summer 2026 edition of JAMS Pulse.

In this issue, we’re highlighting recent recognitions of our neutrals, sharing thought leadership from across the organization and showcasing the latest news from JAMS. We’re also introducing our new Practice Area Spotlight, which brings together timely articles, podcasts, news and neutral perspectives focused on a key area of practice.

News & Updates

Celebrating Excellence

JAMS again earned the distinction of being the most represented ADR provider in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, with 26 neutrals receiving 30 rankings across seven categories. The guide also recognized continued growth in JAMS' international arbitration practice, with three additional neutrals ranked this year.

Judge Rice Honored During Jewish American Heritage Month

Hon. Stuart M. Rice (Ret.) was honored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association  celebration in recognition of his distinguished legal career and lasting contributions to the legal profession and alternative dispute resolution.

Judge Rosen Earns Lifetime Achievement Honor

Gerald E. Rosen, Retired Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, recognizing his decades of leadership, service and contributions to the advancement of mediation and dispute resolution.

Thought Leadership

New and Noteworthy Insights

• “Setting the Stage for Successful Mediation: What to Tell Your Mediator Before the Session” – Hon. Natasha L. Abel (Ret.)
• “Risk, Recovery and Resolution” – Adam M. Myron, Esq.
• “As Austin Business Skyrockets, So Too Does Reliance on Modern Dispute Resolution” – Jonathan Moss
• “When Solar Deals Go Dark: Arbitration Strategies for Energy Disputes” – Zela "Zee" G. Claiborne, Esq.
• JAMS CEO Kimberly Taylor Joins CEO Daily Brief Podcast to Discuss the Value of ADR – Kimberly Taylor, CEO and President of JAMS

Practice Area Spotlight: Labor & Employment

As the workplace continues to evolve, so do the needs of employers, unions and counsel seeking effective dispute resolution. JAMS is continuing to invest in the growth of its Labor & Employment practice by expanding access to experienced labor neutrals and enhancing the resources available to our clients. From the launch of the JAMS Labor Arbitration Rules to the strategic expansion of our labor panel with distinguished members of the National Academy of Arbitrators, we are building on our commitment to deliver specialized knowledge and innovative solutions for today's complex labor and employment disputes.

• “When Workplace Conflict Escalates: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Resolve Labor and Employment Disputes” – Paul E. Garrison, Esq., and Hon. William E. Smith (Ret).
• “Remote Workers, Noncompetes and the New Choice-of-Law Battlefield” – Hon. David S. Cunningham III (Ret.)
• “Inside Wage-and-Hour Mediations: What Neutrals Are Seeing Now” – Michael J. Loeb; Deborah Crandall Saxe, Esq.; and Hon. Brian C. Walsh (Ret.)

Videos

Learn more about our neutrals through these video snapshots, which provide an overview of their backgrounds, careers and the experiences that shaped them.

Focus on Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald

Focus on Hon. J. Clay Fuller (Ret.)

Stay Connected

For more updates, visit the JAMS website to explore the latest news, resources and thought leadership in ADR.