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, Bronx County, Ms. Hernandez brings a wealth of experience to her work as both an arbitrator and mediator.

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, giving him a broad range of experience and knowledge across numerous case types.

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 last 12 years, including 2025.

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 a wide breadth of complex subject areas.

Nigel Wright has 30+ years of mediation & arbitration experience including all non-personal lines insurance claims and international & domestic arbitrations.

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 the law and/or applicable rules serves him well in handling a wide range of disputes. Mr. Byrne's legal career of over 40 years brings an added dimension of expertise to the matters over which he presides. As a NAM Hearing Officer with more than 30 years of ADR experience, he is a well-respected professional with a reputation for bringing the most contentious disputes to a full and final resolution.

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 capacity as a Hearing Officer at NAM arbitrating and mediating a...

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 cases...