Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Lorraine Brennan, Matthew Rushton | JAMS

Editor: Please describe JAMS International's mission. Brennan: The long-term mission for JAMS International (JI) is to be as successful in Europe as we have been in North America. JAMS has grown from one office 32 years ago to now having 25 Resolution Centers throughout North America. The...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Clifford Thau | Vinson & Elkins LLP

Editor: Please describe your background as a litigator and the types of cases you handle. Thau: I have been practicing law for 30 years. My main area of practice is commercial litigation with an emphasis on lawsuits involving the federal securities laws, including representation of issuers,...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

William K. Slate II | American Arbitration Association

Editor: Please provide us with some background about the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and your role. Why is the AAA, as a not-for-profit, unique in its leadership position versus for-profits in the same field? Slate: AAA was established in 1926 by business people who were seeking an...