Century City, Calif. – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh, Ph.D., has received the Cloke-Millen Peacemaker Award from the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA). The award was presented during the SCMA’s Annual Fall Conference on October 26 at the Straus Institute at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
Presented annually, the Cloke-Millen Peacemaker Award honors an individual or organization in the dispute resolution community who inspires others through their passion and dedication to peacemaking. The award is named in honor of two of the SCMA’s founding members, Kenneth Cloke and Richard Millen.
Dr. Singh also served as the keynote speaker at the conference. Against the backdrop of this year’s theme, “A Changing World: The Past, Present, and Future of Mediation,” he discussed “mediating with heart and mind in divided times.” In his speech, he examined the historical lens of unity and divide with a focus on the science and psychology of building trust without compromising values, connecting those ideas to practical problem-solving applications for both mediators and non-mediators.
“Congratulations to Dr. Singh for this outstanding recognition from the Southern California Mediation Association. Throughout his career, he has remained an advocate for the advancement of the ADR field and has played an invaluable role in helping to train business professionals and students in how to use mediation and negotiation theory to develop creative solutions for disputes. He is a devoted member of the Southern California legal community and lauded among his peers for the respect and empathy that he brings to each case that he handles.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
Dr. Singh joined JAMS in 2022 and is known for his deep understanding of international mediation; mediation ecosystems and legislation; navigating mediation impasse; mediation in complex, cross-border disputes; and crafting mediation agreements, among other matters. He has represented clients in various countries and has successfully consulted with state governments, courts, nonprofit and for-profit businesses, churches and schools. During his career, he has successfully resolved hundreds of domestic and cross-border mediations.
Additionally, Dr. Singh has trained more than 3,000 business professionals and graduate law and business students in negotiation theory and practice. He is the Judge Danny Weinstein managing director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and within this capacity, Dr. Singh oversees the institute's global outreach efforts, world-class professional training programs and rigorous academic curriculum.
More information about this year’s annual conference can be found here.
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Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. With a roster of over 450 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS successfully resolves and manages tens of thousands of 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.
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