[PODCAST] The JAMS Foundation and Hands of Peace: Empowering American, Israeli and Palestinian Youth to Be Peacemakers, Agents of Change

A podcast from JAMS featuring David Brandon of The JAMS Foundation and Gretchen Grad and Scott Rasmussen of Hands of Peace, discussing Hands of Peace’s work empowering American, Israeli and Palestinian youth to be agents of change in their communities.

In this podcast, The JAMS Foundation managing director David Brandon introduces the recipient of The JAMS Foundation’s 13th Annual Warren Knight Distinguished Service Award, Hands of Peace. Hands of Peace founder Gretchen Grad and executive director Scott Rasmussen discuss the organization’s mission and their goal of giving American, Israeli and Palestinian youth the skills, experience and motivation to tackle the issues that are important to them in their home countries.

A podcast from JAMS featuring Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.) and Hon Phillip J. Shefferly (Ret.) discussing the intersection of ADR and bankruptcy disputes, drawing on their experience as retired bankruptcy judges and mediators

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Judge Joan Feeney and Judge Phillip Shefferly share their thoughts on why mediation is a good tool to resolve bankruptcy disputes, provide listeners with a look into their own approaches to mediating bankruptcy cases and discuss what attorneys and their clients should expect and prepare for in a bankruptcy proceeding.

JAMS Neutral Conna Weiner on Top 10 Tips for Achieving an Efficient, Fair and Cost-Effective Life Sciences Arbitration

A podcast from JAMS featuring Kim Taylor, Robert Davidson and Ranse Howell on recent changes to JAMS’ International Arbitration Rules & Procedures (Rules) and how they respond to the modern practice of ADR and the COVID-19 crisis.

In this podcast, Kim Taylor, President of JAMS; Robert Davidson, Executive Director of JAMS Arbitration Practice; and Ranse Howell, Director of International Operations at JAMS discuss key changes made to JAMS International Arbitration Rules, the process for making changes and how these changes meet the needs of the legal community, particularly in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

A podcast from JAMS featuring Hon. Jane Cutler Greenspan (Ret.) and Richard Birke discussing Title IX adjudication and how JAMS Solutions can benefit higher education institutions in resolving campus disputes

In this podcast, JAMS neutral, Hon. Jane Cutler Greenspan (Ret.) and Richard Birke, Vice President and the Executive Director of the JAMS Institute, discuss how the experience of JAMS neutrals and their commitment to Title IX can serve as an asset for higher education institutions, particularly in regards to informal resolution.

Justice Cutler Greenspan and Mr. Birke lay the groundwork for understanding how informal resolution in the Title IX context may take place on university campuses and what considerations are key for ensuring a safe and positive outcome for involved students. They explore how an informal agreement may take shape, in what situations informal resolution may be an appropriate option and what hurdles may emerge. The pair also highlights the role that informal resolution may play in restorative justice for students, reducing emotional strain and helping them move forward from the incident in their personal and professional lives.

A podcast from JAMS featuring Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.) and Scott J. Silverman (Retired Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit) on their experiences in virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and their views on the future of the industry

In this podcast, these neutrals reflect on the transition to virtual mediation and discuss the benefits of virtual proceedings, offer insights to ADR professionals who are entering the virtual sphere and share their perspectives as to what we can expect from the industry when the pandemic is over.

They also discuss how the transition to virtual mediation has presented an opportunity to develop, and even improve, ADR. From practicalities to logistics, virtual mediation has produced a more efficient ADR system, and Judge Westerfield and Judge Silverman believe it is here to stay.

A podcast from JAMS in celebration of Black History Month, featuring diversity program manager Joanne Saint Louis, and neutrals Otis McGee and Rebekah Ratliff.

In this new podcast from JAMS, neutrals Otis McGee and Rebekah Ratliff and diversity program manager Joanne Saint Louis discuss why increasing diversity in ADR is critical for legal and business communities and the steps JAMS is taking to ensure its own panel is representative of the attorneys and clients that use its ADR services. Otis and Rebekah then discuss the important role diverse neutrals play in ADR and how ADR increases access to justice.

When it comes to resolving business disputes, should alternative dispute resolution really be seen as an “alternative” or a go-to for business leaders?

In this new podcast from JAMS, neutral Laura Abrahamson and JAMS’ director of international arbitration Ranse Howell discuss the many reasons business leaders prefer alternative dispute resolution when resolving disputes with partners and vendors. The pair discuss overcoming preconceived notions about ADR – which can limit its use and effectiveness – and share how ADR helps businesses return back to normal operations more quickly and efficiently, saving money and maintaining important relationships.

A special podcast from JAMS featuring neutrals Adrienne Publicover and David Ross on their experiences and lessons learned since shifting to virtual mediations.

Nine months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal community overall has adapted to working in a new environment. For ADR professionals and many attorneys, that means mastering the art of virtual mediation. While some have experienced a more seamless transition than others, everyone had to confront often unexpected obstacles and turn them into opportunities to be successful.

In this new podcast from JAMS, two seasoned JAMS mediators look back at their transition to virtual mediation, discuss early experiences and challenges, and share some pet peeves and tips they have developed along the way. They also offer their perspective on the opportunities that have arisen from virtual mediation and discuss why they are confident virtual mediation is here to stay.