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JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized, in-person, virtual and hybrid dispute resolution services through a combination of first class client service, the latest technology, top-notch facilities, and highly trained mediators and arbitrators.
Recent News
Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (Ret.) Joins JAMS in New York
Sept. 27, 2021New York – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (Ret.) to its panel. Justice Heitler joins JAMS after 28 years on the bench serving New York State with excellence.Five JAMS Panelists Recognized in 2022 Edition of Washington, D.C.’s Best Lawyers
Sept. 24, 2021Washington, D.C. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that five JAMS neutrals were recognized as Best Lawyers in the 2022 edition of Washington, D.C.’s Best Lawyers.Hon. Ben Davidian (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Sacramento
Sept. 20, 2021Sacramento, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Ben Davidian (Ret.) to its panel. Judge Davidian joins JAMS with decades of experience as an attorney, government official and judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court. He was appointed to the superior court in 2009 and served over 12 years, including his most recent assignment of almost seven years as the supervising civil settlement conference judge.Virtual Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Move Your Case Forward with Virtual ADR
Videoconferences and conference calls are tools that JAMS has long used to successfully resolve thousands of disputes of all kinds. Speed, flexibility and ease-of-use are reasons why attorneys and their clients opt to resolve their disputes virtually.
JAMS mediators and arbitrators (neutrals) are adept at managing the resolution process whether they are conducting an in-person or virtual hearing.
Upcoming Events
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Sept 28-30, 2021California
The California Minority Counsel Program Annual Business Conference
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September 29, 2021
Lifecycle of a Smart Idea: Is There Enough Proof in the Patent? Evidence in Patent Cases
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September 29, 2021
Breslin Notice: Consequences for the Non-Participant Beneficiary
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September 30, 2021
What is a Personal Injury Case Worth and How Do You Get There? Webinar
- September 30, 2021
- October 1, 2021
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Friday, October 1, 2021
Mediation Advocacy: Learn Winning Techniques from the Masters
Please Welcome JAMS’ Newest Neutrals
Background
- Interim Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, January–July 2021
- Justice of the New York State Supreme Court
- Chief of Policy and Planning for the New York State Court System, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge A. Gail Prudenti, 2015–2020
- Administrative Judge, Civil Matters, First Judicial District, New York County, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau, 2009–2015
- Associate Justice, Appellate Term, First Judicial Department, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman, 2007–2009
- Supreme Court Justice, Elected (certificated three times), 2000–2020
- Acting Justice, New York Supreme Court
- Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman, 1996–2000
- Judge (elected), Civil Court, City of New York, 1994
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law, 2010–present
- Instructor, Bernard Baruch College, City of New York, 1981–1985
- Partner, Heitler & Levy, P.C., 1979–1993
- Law Assistant, Civil Court, City of New York, 1977–1979
- Admitted to the Bar, New York State, First Judicial Department,1977
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 1976
- Assistant Director of Admissions, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, 1966–1973
- M.A., New York University, 1966
- Substitute Teacher, New York City Public Schools, 1965
- B.A., Hunter College of the City of New York, 1965
Background
- Judge, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Sacramento, 2009–2021
- Supervising Judge, Sacramento Superior Court Civil Settlement Center, 2015–2021
- Supervising Judge, Sacramento Night Court, 2010–2014
- Sacramento Superior Court Committees
- Executive Committee
- Presiding Judge’s Civil Advisory Committee
- New Courthouse Committee
Law Practice
- Law Offices of Ben Davidian, 2005–2009
- Partner; Sweeney, Davidian & Green LLP; 2004–2005
- Partner; Bell, McAndrews, Hiltachk & Davidian LLP; 1999–2004
- Wilke, Fleury, Hoffelt, Gould & Birney LLP, 1982–1999
- Of Counsel, 1995–1999
- Associate and Partner, 1982–1987
- Associate; Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon; 1980–1982
Non-Judicial Government Service
- Chairman, California Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, 1995–1999
- Chairman, California Fair Political Practices Commission, 1991–1995
- Western Regional Commissioner, U.S Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and U.S. Border Patrol, 1989–1991
- Chairman, California Agricultural Labor Relations Board, 1987–1989
Education
- Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Despite Resolution, “Mediating the Litigated Case,” Summer Program 2016
- Law Extern to Hon. Joseph T. Sneed, Judge of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals,1979
- J.D., University of California, Hastings College of Law, 1980
- Articles Editor, Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, 1978–1980
- B.S., magna cum laude, University of Utah, 1973
Background
- Thompson & Knight LLP, 2014–2021
- Patton Boggs LLP, 2005–2014
- Co-Chair, Commercial Litigation Practice
- McManemin & Smith, 1989–2005
- American Residential Properties, 1984–1988
- Winstead, McGuire, Sechrest & Trimble, 1978–1983
- J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law, 1977
- B.B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1974
Admissions
- New York
- Texas
- Supreme Court of the United States
Background
- Principal; Randi S. Ellis, LLC; 2016–present
- Partner; Perry, Atkinson, Balhoff, Mengis, Burns & Ellis; 2003–2016
- Clerk, Hon. William Morvant, 19th Judicial District of Louisiana, 2001–2003
- Clerk, Hon. Christine Noland, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, 2000–2001
- Attorney, Civil Law Committee, Louisiana State Legislature, 1998–2000
- J.D., Louisiana State University, 1997
- B.A., Arts and Sciences, Louisiana State University, 1994
Background
- Riverside County Superior Court, 2008–2021
- Judge, Civil Division, 2019–2021
- Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, 2018
- Judge, Criminal Division, 2016-2017
- Supervising Judge, Family Law Division, 2013–2016
- Judge, Family Law Division, 2008–2012
- Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, 1994–2008
- Senior Deputy District Attorney, 2006–2008
- Deputy District Attorney, 1994–2006
- J.D., magna cum laude, SCALE Program, Southwestern Law School, 1994
- Law Review
- Moot Court Honors Program
- John J. Schumacher Minority Leadership Scholar
- B.F.A., DePaul University, 1992
Background
- Breakthrough ADR, LLC, 2016–present
- Chief Executive Officer
- Damali Law LLC, 2016–present
- Chief Executive Officer
- Howard University School of Law, 2020–present
- Adjunct Professor
- ADR Program Advisory Board Member
- Deloitte LLP, 2014–2016
- Assistant General Counsel
- Lawyers Alliance for New York, 2011
- Secondee
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges, 2008–2013
- Senior Associate
- Global Young Leaders Conference, 2005
- Faculty Advisor
- Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center, 2003–2004
- Assistant Director
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- The Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution; The Hague, Netherlands; Summer 2002
- Nagoya University of Foreign Studies; Nagoya, Japan; Summer 2001
- Denmark International Studies Program; Copenhagen, Denmark; Fall 1999
- Centro de Idiomas; Oaxaca, Mexico; Summer 1999
- J.D., Howard University School of Law, 2008
- M.A., Middlebury Institute of International Studies, 2002
- B.A., Spelman College, 2000
