Los Angeles – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Edith R. Matthai will be honored with the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s (LACBA) Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award. The award was presented during the 2024 Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon on May 9 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles.
The award is named in honor of Jim Robie, the late husband of Ms. Matthai and chair of LACBA’s Litigation Section until his passing in 2011. The Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award is given annually by the Litigation Section and commemorates the professionalism and civility exemplified by Mr. Robie.
“This is a very special moment for Ms. Matthai, as she receives this high honor that has been bestowed on individuals with exemplary character, commemorating her late husband and his legacy in the Los Angeles legal industry. She is known as a dedicated, compassionate professional, both within our organization and beyond, and we couldn’t be prouder of her for this recognition.”
- Chris Poole, JAMS CEO
Ms. Matthai joined JAMS in October 2023, bringing with her over 45 years of experience representing clients in complex and high-profile matters. She has long been a leader within the legal community and recognized as a skilled trial lawyer, earning accolades from many leading legal institutions. She has represented clients in countless mediations and settled well over 1,000 cases.
LACBA is one of the largest voluntary bar associations in the United States, with more than 16,000 members, dozens of practice sections, multiple committee opportunities and connections to affiliate bar associations in Los Angeles and around the world. It provides premier and relevant continuing legal education year-round, both online and in person.
More information about LACBA 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. 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 400 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.
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