Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq., Joins JAMS in Chicago

Chicago – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)  services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq. , has joined its panel. Mr. Zuckerman joins JAMS as a seasoned dispute resolution professional who has handled more than 600 mediations and 100 arbitrations. As an ADR professional, Mr. Zuckerman’s practice has included many areas of law, including banking, business/commercial, consumer, class action/mass tort, cyber law, employment and real estate. A leader in the ADR community, he teaches mediation and arbitration as an adjunct law professor at the Northern Illinois University College of Law. Based in the Chicago Resolution Center , Mr. Zuckerman will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and neutral evaluator, handling appellate, banking, business and commercial, civil rights, class action and mass tort, cybersecurity, employment, real estate and real property cases. He is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally. Mr. Zuckerman is an esteemed professional whose experience has spanned many industries and yielded the insights that have allowed him to be successful in ADR, as an educator and as a speaker. He is known for his skill and sensitivity when handling cases, and we look forward to having him join our panel. - Chris Poole, JAMS CEO Earlier in his career, Mr. Zuckerman served in private practice as a trial and appellate litigator at Jones Day. He represented clients in a variety of complex cases in federal and state courts. While in private practice, he became known for his skill in briefing complicated issues, developing legal strategy and negotiating settlements, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He previously clerked for federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Mediation and arbitration offer the distinct ability to connect with parties in a meaningful way, helping to understand the root causes of their disputes and the best pathway forward. I love what I do—assisting people and businesses in resolving conflict. As an ADR professional and former litigator, I bring passion, skill and a personal touch to my matters. I’m thrilled to join JAMS. - Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq., Mr. Zuckerman earned his B.S. from Cornell University and a J.D., cum laude , from Cornell Law School. 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 , and you can connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X  and our JAMS ADR blog . To learn about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at JAMS, visit www.jamsadr.com/diversity/ .