Dallas – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Prof. Angela Downes, Esq., is recognized as one of the Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas by d-mars.com. The honor was presented during the organization’s annual awards gala on February 15, celebrating Black excellence, innovation and the remarkable achievements of professionals, elected officials and entrepreneurs across the state.
Presented annually, the award honors the trailblazers who have excelled in their respective fields and have used their tenacity, unwavering commitment and vision to inspire others to dream bigger dreams and achieve more. D-mars.com is committed to uplifting and amplifying the voices of Black professionals who are breaking barriers, creating opportunities and shaping the future.
“Professor Downes has led a remarkable career that has made an indelible impact in both the legal and academic fields. Throughout her career, she has bridged law, education, policy reform and mediation, and has dedicated her career to advancing the legal profession through experiential learning and innovative problem solving. We are honored to have her as one of our panelists and congratulate her on this outstanding recognition.”
Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president
In addition to serving as a JAMS panelist in Dallas, Professor Downes is a professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, where she is assistant director of experimental education. She has worked in various legal roles throughout her career, including serving with Collin and Dallas counties’ district attorney’s offices, as the attorney for court programs at the national office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and as a senior attorney at the National District Attorneys Association in Alexandria, Virginia.
In her role at JAMS, she serves as an arbitrator, mediator and facilitator, handling business and commercial, labor and employment, health care, higher education and Title IX, and insurance disputes. She is a recognized subject matter expert in interpersonal violence issues, providing training, policy advice and technical assistance to nonprofit agencies and state and local government officials.
More information about Professor Downes and all this year’s honorees can be found here.
About JAMS – Local Solutions. Global Reach.
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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