Judicial Panel
Proven Judicial Expertise in Arbitration
Arbitration
Providing fair, efficient, and informed resolutions with thousands of panel appointments and billions in claims arbitrated
7,754
Judical Panelists appointed to cases from 2022-2024
$20.6B
total claims and counterclaims arbitrated from 2022-2024
Where Experience Meets Efficiency
Benefits
Comprehensive Legal Expertise: With robust state and federal law knowledge, judges can handle a wide range of case types.
Efficient Case Management: Their expertise in handling heavy court dockets allows cases to move expeditiously.
Track Record Transparency: Parties benefit from the public reputations and records of the judge’s rulings.
Choice and Confidence: Unlike traditional litigation, parties have the luxury of choosing their former judge arbitrators or mediators, gaining evaluative insight into potential arbitration outcomes.
Meet a Selection of Our Featured Judges
Featured Panelists
Michael Burke
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Raoul Cantero
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Gerald Cope
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Carol Heckman
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Donald Kessler
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Louise LaMothe
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Bruce Meyerson
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Harriet O'Neill
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Panel Ethics & Guidelines
Ethics
The AAA’s Code of Ethics
Mediators and arbitrators who work with the AAA follow ethical codes that outline the conduct expected of the AAA’s panel members and provide a framework for ethical decision making.
Arbitrators: Our arbitrators are bound by the AAA-ABA Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes or the AAA Code of Professional Responsibility for Arbitrators of Labor-Management Disputes.
Mediators: Our mediators adhere to the Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators.
Monitoring and Accountability
The AAA is committed to upholding the integrity of every case we administer. To meet this commitment, we:
- Perform Regular Reviews: Panelists are regularly evaluated based on performance and feedback from parties. If concerns about ethical or other conduct arise, the AAA launches internal reviews.
- Address Concerns: We take all allegations regarding an arbitrator’s or mediator’s impartiality or other ethical issues seriously and investigate them in accordance with our ethics standards.
Financial Integrity
The AAA provides financial transparency and ethical handling of all cases:
- Fair and Transparent Fees: Parties will be provided with information about the rates established by each panelist during the selection or appointment process.
- Independent Audits: The AAA’s financial records are audited annually by independent accountants.
Continuous Improvement
To meet the evolving needs of ADR, the AAA continuously updates its ethical standards, training programs and dispute resolution resources. Our commitment to ethical excellence means that every dispute is resolved with integrity and professionalism.
Industry-Spanning Arbitration Expertise
Arbitration Industries
Professional & Financial Services: Accounting, Financial Services, Insurance, and Legal Services
Construction & Real Estate: Commercial and Residential Construction & Real Estate
Energy & Industrial: Energy, Agriculture, and Transportation
Media & Consumer Industries: Advertising, Entertainment, Hospitality, and Franchise
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology
Technology & Telecommunications
Intellectual Property
Automotive & Emerging Markets: Automotive, Cannabis, and Sports
Labor & Employment/Workplace
Mediation
Mediation
Mediation That Moves Cases Forward
Judicial panelists also provide efficient, expert-guided mediation.
Judicial panelists are frequently selected to mediate employment or workplace and mass claims caseloads.
- 375 Judicial Panel appointments in 2024
- $496 million total claims and counterclaims mediated in 2024
Broad Industry Expertise in Mediation
- Commercial and Residential Construction
- Financial Services
- Franchise
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Intellectual Property
- Employment/Workplace
- Mass Claims Caseloads
Confidence in Every Direction
Judicial Expertise You Can Trust
Their deep understanding of and experience with handling litigation allows for well-reasoned, informed decisions—giving you confidence that your case is in the hands of a proven legal expert.