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Why You Do You Resonates With Me When Resolving Disputes

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“You do you.” This has become one of my new favorite sayings, as my spouse can attest. In fact, his birthday card to me this year had this phrase on the front because I frequently invoke these words as a mantra. As I enter my...more

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Empowering Through Inclusion: International Women’s Day

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What better day than today, International Women’s Day, to emphasize the importance of creating inclusive environments where women from all backgrounds feel valued, respected and empowered. Organizations can advance...more

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Honoring Women’s History Month: JAMS Neutrals Reflect on Their Careers and Provide Words of Wisdom for Future Generations...

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Karen Brown Willcutts (Former), FCIArb; Hon. Gail S. Tusan, Senior Judge; and Hon. Judith Fabricant (Ret.) discuss their remarkable careers in recognition of Women’s History Month. The...more

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My Story Featuring Hon Annette Rizzo

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Judge Annette Rizzo felt a profound connection to the law from a young age. "I really wanted to be part of that system. I wanted to be a mouthpiece for people who could not speak for themselves," she recalls, revealing her...more

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“My Story” Featuring Lisa Love

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Lisa Love's journey into the legal world began during her formative years. Her passion led her to intern at the Securities and Exchange Commission during her tenure at Georgetown Law School. After her academic endeavors, she...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator, special master/referee and neutral evaluator Elizabeth D. Laporte - Judge Laporte joined JAMS after more than two decades as a United States magistrate judge for the Northern...more

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Big Dreams and Open Doors: The Importance of Women’s History Month

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Women’s History Month is a chance to reflect on the accomplishments of women in the legal profession and their import on our journey today. As I settle into my journey at JAMS as the first Black woman to join the JAMS...more

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“My Story” Featuring Faith Ireland (Retired Judge, Washington Supreme Court) - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator...

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The Pursuit of Gender Equality - Justice Faith Ireland’s legal journey started 50 years ago as a trial lawyer after she graduated from Willamette University College of Law as only one of two women in her class. During...more

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“My Story” Featuring Mercedes Armas Bach (Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit) - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator...

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Discovering a Passion for ADR - Ms. Bach’s legal professional journey started one year after graduating from law school, when she inherited a law practice from an attorney she had been working with. While building a...more

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“My Story” Featuring Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Rebekah Ratliff

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Rebekah is a credentialed complex commercial insurance claims professional with more than 25 years of experience in evaluating, negotiating and settling complex casualty claims loss matters nationwide and internationally,...more

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[Podcast] Where does the insurance industry sit now on racial issues?

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In a recent episode of Insurance Business Talk, JAMS neutral Rebekah Ratliff speaks with host Paul Lucas on her experience as a Black woman in the insurance industry and where the industry is now in terms of issues relating...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Gail S. Tusan, Senior Judge - A video snapshot of JAMS neutral Judge Tusan

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Professional Experience - Judge Tusan brings more than 30 years of judicial service to her practice at JAMS. Over her storied career, Judge Tusan has presided over a wide variety of cases, both large and small. Her...more

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Women’s History Month: Women in Law and ADR - Celebrating Our Progress and Committing to Do More

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As a female litigator, a judge for over two decades and now a mediator, arbitrator, special master and neutral evaluator at JAMS, I look back with pride on the advances we have made, while being aware of the need for more...more

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