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News & Events

NAM Ranked the #1 ADR Provider by the NYLJ 15 Years in a Row
For the 15th consecutive year, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been ranked as the #1 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Provider in the 2025 New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey.
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NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) Welcomes Mark Haddad as CEO
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Haddad as Chief Executive Officer.
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CLE Webinar: Mediation Readiness: Setting the Stage for Settlement
NAM Hearing officers, the Hon. Larry S. Schachner (Ret.) and Michael B. Titowsky, Esq. will provide attorneys with practical strategies to ensure their cases are ready for mediation.
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The Appeal of Mediation: An Increasingly Successful Practice
Mediation during appeals is proving to be a game-changer, offering litigants a path to quicker resolutions and lower legal costs.
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Why Wait? Arbitrate! The Value of Consenting to Arbitrate Your Sum Cases at NAM
In an article published in the New York Law Journal, the Hon. Larry S. Schachner provides insight into the process, requirements and the benefits of arbitration.
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NAM is pleased to sponsor the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) New York City Chapter’s Black History Month networking event, taking place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on 2/26/2025
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Mediation Is an Effective Risk Management Strategy, but Be Thorough.
Putting litigation risks in perspective, the Hon. John J. Ark (Ret.) explores why “the worst settlement is often better than the best trial” in his latest article.
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What Makes a Legacy?
The Hon. Marsha L. Steinhardt (Ret.) reflects on her 30-year judicial career, her journey as a mentor, and breaking the “glass ceiling.”
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Meet some of our featured neutrals

Hon. Elizabeth Bonina
Hon. Elizabeth Bonina
The Honorable Elizabeth Bonina has been consistently voted a Top Mediator and Arbitrator since the inception of the New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey. In 2024, she was voted the #1 Mediator and #1 Arbitrator in the state and has been voted the #1 Arbitrator in New York State eight times in the
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Hon. Paul J. Baisley, Jr.
Hon. Paul J. Baisley, Jr.
The Honorable Paul J. Baisley, Jr. (Ret.) has had a long and distinguished legal career that includes substantial experience as both a judge and a litigator. As a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, Suffolk County for 25 years, Justice Baisley presided over and settled more than a thousand cases
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Susan Hernandez, Esq.
Susan Hernandez, Esq.
Susan Hernandez, Esq. has served as a Hearing Officer with NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) for more than a decade and is a strong advocate for the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Drawing on her extensive background as the former Mediation Coordinator for the Supreme Court, Bro
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Richard P. Byrne, Esq.
Richard P. Byrne, Esq.
Richard P. Byrne, Esq. became a Mediator in the formative days of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He honed and broadened his mediation skills over the years through experience and practice. Mr. Byrne has also served as an Arbitrator for many years. His keen ability to weigh facts and apply th
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Hon. Leonard B. Austin
Hon. Leonard B. Austin
The Honorable Leonard B. Austin has enjoyed a remarkable legal career, which culminated in his ascension to the Appellate Division, Second Department as an Associate Justice in March 2009. He served there, with distinction, for nearly 13 years, handling approximately 1,000 matters yearly, involving
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Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman
Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman
The Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman’s remarkable legal career as both a judge and litigator include his appointment as the Presiding Justice of the Second Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division. Judge Scheinkman applies his expansive knowledge and experience in his capa
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Nigel Wright, Esq.
Nigel Wright, Esq.
Nigel Wright has 30+ years of mediation & arbitration experience including all non-personal lines insurance claims and international & domestic arbitrations.
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Jennifer Herscovici, Esq.
Jennifer Herscovici, Esq.
A former Supervisor and Negotiator for the New York City Law Department’s Tort Division, Jennifer Herscovici, Esq. has settled thousands of cases in actions involving civil rights, negligence/torts, and personal injury, gaining a reputation for her extensive knowledge and handling of these types of
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NAM is proud to be consistently recognized as the nation’s leading ADR provider year after year.

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A Nationwide Panel of 2,600+ Exceptional Neutrals

Highly respected, award-winning former judges and legal practitioners
  • Rosters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and in major cities around the world
  • Unparalleled panel of arbitrators and mediators with experience serving on the state and federal court benches, and as legal practitioners
  • Deep knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal subject areas

Why NAM is the Better Solution

  • Nationwide panel of 2,600+ distinguished former judges and highly experienced legal practitioners
  • Deep and broad experience across a client base of more than 10,000 organizations, including leading law firms (both plaintiff and defense firms), government entities, insurance carriers, and over 50% of the Fortune 100
  • Significant investments in leading-edge technology and security
  • Consistently ranked a top ADR provider by the legal community – trusted provider of arbitration and mediation services for more than 30 years
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NAM’s dispute resolution case management system provides organizations with the ability to oversee their NAM ADR programs and initiatives, regardless of size or industry sector.
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