Los Angeles – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Ellie Hourizadeh, Esq., has joined its panel. Ms. Hourizadeh joins JAMS with more than 25 years of experience as a partner at the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP.
Throughout her work in private practice, Ms. Hourizadeh advised clients and litigated complex cases involving many areas of law, including intellectual property, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, securities, health care, employment, entertainment, licensing, real estate, manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions among other areas.
Ms. Hourizadeh has also served as an interim in-house counsel to companies in various fields, including health care, broadcast and media, real estate, manufacturing and software engineering. She also presided as a temporary judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court over civil law and motion calendars and worked as a mediator for the Central District of California and Los Angeles Superior Court since 2019.
Based in the Century City Resolution Center, Ms. Hourizadeh will serve as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed neutral and neutral evaluator, handling disputes in complex litigation, intellectual property, employment, antitrust and competition, business and commercial disputes, cybersecurity and privacy, entertainment and sports, real property and personal injury matters. She is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally.
“Ms. Hourizadeh is known for her persistent effort and calm demeanor, which have proven to be assets for parties facing emotionally charged and contentious disputes. Her years of experience have equipped her with the ability to synthesize complex legal issues and propose creative solutions, and we are pleased to welcome her to our panel.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
“Throughout my career, I have handled cases that run the gamut in terms of subject matter, and that variety has allowed me to develop a keen sense of how to identify key issues and construct creative solutions,” said Ms. Hourizadeh. “It feels like a natural progression to continue my career at JAMS.”
Ms. Hourizadeh earned her B.A., summa cum laude and with special honors, from the University of California, Los Angeles and her J.D., cum laude, from Loyola Law School.
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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.
Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways focuses on early conflict resolution, facilitation and training. Learn more about JAMS Pathways at jamspathways.com.
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