JAMS Executive Vice President and General Counsel John “Jay” Welsh Named
Corporate Counsel of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal

October 21, 2010

Los Angeles – JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and
arbitration services worldwide, announced that John “Jay” Welsh
received the Corporate Counsel of the Year award, presented by the Los
Angeles Business Journal.

The Corporate Counsel awards acknowledge the role that in-house counsel plays in the success of a
business enterprise and recognize the accomplishments of leading
in-house attorneys within the Los Angeles business community.
Candidates in each category are recognized for exceptional legal skill
and achievement across the full spectrum of in-house responsibility,
exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and
ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community
at large.

“We’re so proud of Jay and thrilled that he’s receiving the recognition that he truly deserves,” said Chris Poole,
JAMS president and CEO. “Jay is the glue that holds JAMS together. His
keen insights, commanding and charismatic demeanor and impressive
ability to forge strong relationships inside and outside the
organization are some of the reasons why Jay deserved this nomination.”

Welsh joined JAMS in 1991 and has played a prominent role in its success, but
also in the growth of alternative dispute resolution worldwide. As
executive vice president and general counsel, Welsh lead the expansion
of JAMS to 22 Resolution Centers around the country and abroad. He has
been an educator for the JAMS Institute, which provides training to
JAMS neutrals, attorneys and other legal professionals worldwide. He
has also been a driving force in making the JAMS Foundation the largest
private foundation in the ADR community, which has provided more than
$3 million in conflict resolution initiatives worldwide.

About JAMS, The Resolution Experts
Founded in 1979, JAMS, The Resolution Experts is the largest provider of
mediation and arbitration services worldwide. With Resolution Centers
nationwide and abroad, JAMS and its more than 250 exclusive neutrals
are responsible for resolving thousands of the world’s important cases.
JAMS may be reached at 800-352-5267 or www.jamsadr.com.
 
Join host Jeff Thompson and guest Jay Welsh of the JAMS Foundation here as they discuss the recent grant to study diversity in Conflict Resolution
field as well as an overview of the JAMS Foundation Grants Program.