High-level, diverse retired judges on the AAA Judicial Panel bring another level of
For those cases that require in-depth industry and technical expertise, the AAA provides specialty panels of the National Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators. However, the best “judge” of an arbitration often is a former judge. Judges* are decisive and used to making tough decisions and picking a winner. Similarly, the best facilitator of a mediation can be a former judge, with strong, fair settlement capabilities.
*Judges will refer to “former judges” for the purpose of this panel.
Sometimes a less-than-favorable award may cause parties to second-guess the choice of arbitration over litigation. You can feel comfortable knowing that your arbitrator is an actual judge who has insight into a likely outcome in litigation.
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Knowing the rules of evidence |
Evaluative mediation skills |
Skilled in moving cases along |
Facilitative mediation skills |
Experience handling pro se parties |
One of my more challenging mediations was a personal injury matter in which both parties arrived with fixed, intransigent positions. My settlement conference experience as a judge helped me settle this case to each party’s satisfaction. |
Knowing the rules of evidence Skilled in moving cases along Experience handling pro se parties |
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Evaluative mediation skills Facilitative mediation skills One of my more challenging mediations was a personal injury matter in which both parties arrived with fixed, intransigent positions. My settlement conference experience as a judge helped me settle this case to each party’s satisfaction. |