JAMS ADR: A Podcast About Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration

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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. With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most. Learn more at www.jamsadr.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and the JAMS ADR blog.

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September 24, 202622 min

Strait of Hormuz Energy Disputes: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Navigate Force Majeure and Contract Risk

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Karen Brown Willcutts (Former), FCIArb, Hugh E. Hackney, Esq., and Zela "Zee" G. Claiborne, Esq. examine the commercial and contractual fallout of disruptions to global energy transportation and how mediation and arbitration can keep energy moving while the larger disputes are resolved. Drawing on decades on the trial bench and in oil and gas arbitrations conducted globally, they explain why force majeure clauses, marine insurance, and the sheer number of parties at the table shape what is possible once a shipping route closes.

September 4, 202620 min

When Is a Personal Injury Case Ready for Mediation? Evidence, Credibility and Settlement Strategy

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.) and Hon. Thomas Drechsler (Ret.) explore how personal injury cases are evaluated, what makes a claim ready for meaningful settlement discussion, and how digital evidence, credibility, and settlement strategy can shape the path to resolution. Drawing from their experience on the California and Massachusetts trial benches and as trial lawyers, they outline why early fact gathering, full disclosure, and a candid assessment of downside risk are often critical to resolving claims efficiently.

August 3, 202624 min

Construction Mediation Best Practices for Productive Resolution

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals (Hon.) Nancy Holtz (Ret.), Stacy La Scala, Esq. and Philip Bruner, Esq. discuss how parties and counsel can make construction mediations more effective by focusing on preparation, communication and problem-solving long before the mediation session begins. Drawing on decades of experience resolving complex construction disputes, they explore the factual, business and interpersonal dynamics that often shape these matters and explain why successful outcomes depend on identifying key decision-makers, addressing potential obstacles early and fostering candid discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of each side’s case.

June 18, 202628 min

When Workplace Conflict Escalates: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Resolve Labor and Employment Disputes

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. William E. Smith (Ret.) and Paul Garrison, Esq. explore how labor and employment disputes develop, what causes workplace disagreements to escalate and how parties can use mediation, arbitration and early intervention strategies to resolve conflict more effectively. Drawing on their experience in the federal judiciary, corporate legal departments and labor relations, they discuss why clear communication, procedural fairness and trust are often critical to preventing disputes from becoming more entrenched.

April 9, 202625 min

How Mediation Styles Can Shape Outcomes: Timing, Cultural Awareness and Preparation

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, internationally renowned mediators Giuseppe De Palo and Tim Hardy explore how a mediator’s style, cultural awareness and strategic timing can meaningfully influence the course and outcome of a mediation. Drawing on extensive experience resolving complex disputes around the world, they discuss why choosing the right approach – and adapting it throughout the day – is often critical to success.

December 11, 202525 min

Mass Tort Mediation Strategies: Managing Emotions and Understanding Key Legal Trends

As mass tort litigation continues to grow, the disputes at stake are becoming increasingly complex. From wildfire and pharmaceutical claims to toxic exposure, sexual abuse and large-scale economic losses. In this episode of the JAMS podcast, neutrals Lexi Myer-Wolfe and Jordy Feldman discuss why mediation has become an essential tool for resolving today’s most challenging mass tort matters. Drawing on extensive experience administering and mediating high-profile mass claims, they examine the procedural, emotional and practical hurdles that make these cases so intricate, and they outline how mediation can offer both efficiency and individualized justice. This episode provides meaningful insights for attorneys, mediators and claim administrators navigating high-volume, high-stakes mass tort disputes.

November 3, 202528 min

Health Care Mediation Strategies: How to Resolve Complex Provider, Reimbursement, and Compliance Disputes

As the health care industry continues to evolve, disputes are becoming increasingly complex, from reimbursement matters and provider contracts to False Claims Act issues. In this episode of the JAMS podcast, Hon. Janice Symchych (former), Daniel Platt, Esq. and Ronald Ravikoff, Esq. discuss how mediation can effectively resolve multifaceted health care conflicts.

September 30, 202525 min

Back to School 2025: Title IX Updates and How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, neutrals Angela Downes, Esq. and Bernard Taylor, Sr., Esq., unpack what these shifts mean for higher education. They discuss what parties need to know about Title IX as it currently stands and how ADR can serve as a powerful tool for reaching resolution.

July 31, 202526 min

Evolving Challenges in Employment Mediation: Managing Emotions, Shifting Strategies and Legal Trends

Evolving Challenges in Employment Mediation: Managing Emotions, Shifting Strategies and Legal Trends by JAMS ADR

May 7, 202526 min

[PODCAST] When Scammers Strike: How Mediation Can Help Resolve Consumer Fraud Claims

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D., and Jeffrey Grubman, Esq., discuss the rise in financial scams targeting consumers and the various ways in which those scams typically take shape, including authorized push payment scams and phishing scams. The neutrals also discuss how these scams can be orchestrated—including through downloading malicious software or by a scammer assuming an online identity to befriend a victim. From there, Dr. Kamminga and Mr. Grubman discuss how both financial and non-financial damages can be claimed following these scams, as well as how to understand some of the legal distinctions that are often present in these cases, such as the difference between authorized and non-authorized transactions.