DALLAS, June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Trial
Advocates (ABOTA) is proud to announce its 2024 strategic
partnership with JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative
dispute resolution services. This collaboration marks a significant
milestone in fostering excellence in legal advocacy and advancing
the efficient administration of justice.
ABOTA has long been at the forefront of championing
professionalism, integrity, and excellence in trial advocacy and
promoting the Seventh Amendment. Through its educational programs,
advocacy efforts, and community outreach initiatives, ABOTA has
consistently upheld the highest standards of trial advocacy,
ensuring that justice is accessible to all.
JAMS shares ABOTA's dedication to promoting fair and efficient
dispute resolution processes. With a roster of distinguished
neutrals and unparalleled experience, JAMS has earned a reputation
for facilitating timely, creative, and equitable resolutions to
even the most complex legal disputes.
"We are thrilled with our partnership with JAMS, a global leader
in the field of alternative dispute resolution," said A. La'Verne
Edney, ABOTA National President. "Their support underscores our
shared commitment to upholding the principles of justice and
promoting excellence in advocacy. Together, we will continue to
raise the bar for legal professionals and strive for a justice
system that remains fair, accessible, and effective."
Chris Poole, JAMS CEO, said that
ABOTA members include experienced plaintiff and defense lawyers and
judges who share a commitment to high standards, are trailblazers
both in and out of the courtroom and are widely recognized leaders
within the legal community throughout the country. JAMS recently
welcomed Donna M.
Melby, the first female president of National ABOTA,
to its national panel of mediators.
"We believe that ABOTA members and JAMS are aligned in their
mission to support efficient dispute resolution, adhere to high
ethical standards, and to support diversity efforts within the
legal industry," said Mr. Poole. "This collaboration brings
together two organizations with deep experience in handling
complex, high-stakes cases nationally across a wide range of
industry sectors. We look forward to the ways in which ABOTA and
JAMS will collaborate."
ABOTA and JAMS are looking forward to this partnership in 2024
and are excited to work together to advance the legal profession in
both civility and professionalism.
ABOUT ABOTA
The American Board of Trial Advocates
(ABOTA) is an invitation-only national association of 7,000
experienced trial lawyers and judges across all 50 states.
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the Seventh Amendment, which
ensures the right to civil jury trials, ABOTA's primary mission is
to educate the public about the history and importance of this
right.
ABOTA members are chosen for their exceptional trial experience,
high ethical standards, and commitment to professionalism. The
organization focuses on elevating the standards of skill,
integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession. With 95
chapters nationwide, ABOTA also provides educational programs and
resources to enhance the knowledge and skills of legal
professionals and the public, while advocating for the protection
of the jury trial system, the rule of law, and judicial
independence. For more information about ABOTA and its initiatives,
please visit www.abota.org.
About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global
Reach.
Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private
provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. JAMS
successfully resolves and manages business and legal disputes by
providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome
barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized
in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and
globally through a combination of industry-specific experience,
first-class client service, the latest technology and highly
trained mediators and arbitrators.
With a roster of over 450 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS
resolves thousands of the world's important cases every year. JAMS
neutrals are adept at managing the resolution process whether they
are conducting in-person, virtual or hybrid hearings.
More information is available at www.jamsadr.com, connect
on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and our JAMS ADR
blog. To learn about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at
JAMS, visit www.jamsadr.com/diversity/.
For more information contact
Tara Neumann, taran@abota.org
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