The Active Listen: A Podcast About Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration

About The Active Listen: A Podcast About Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration

JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, with more than 500 neutrals across 29 locations. In 2025, JAMS received nearly 22,000 new case filings and handled more than 28,000 matters during the year. Founded in 1979, the organization’s distinguished panel includes retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate. With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most. Learn more at www.jamsadr.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and the JAMS ADR blog.

Publisher

JAMS ADR

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jan 2021

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Strait of Hormuz Energy Disputes: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Navigate Force Majeure and Contract Risk

   In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Karen Brown Willcutts (Former), FCIArb, Hugh E. Hackney, Esq., and Zela "Zee" G. Claiborne, Esq. examine the commercial and contractual fallout of disruptions to global energy transportation and how mediation and arbitration can keep energy moving while the larger disputes are resolved. Drawing on decades on the trial bench and in oil and gas arbitrations conducted globally, they explain why force majeure clauses, marine insurance, and the sheer number of parties at the table shape what is possible once a shipping route closes.

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   When Is a Personal Injury Case Ready for Mediation? Evidence, Credibility and Settlement Strategy

   In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.) and Hon. Thomas Drechsler (Ret.) explore how personal injury cases are evaluated, what makes a claim ready for meaningful settlement discussion, and how digital evidence, credibility, and settlement strategy can shape the path to resolution. Drawing from their experience on the California and Massachusetts trial benches and as trial lawyers, they outline why early fact gathering, full disclosure, and a candid assessment of downside risk are often critical to resolving claims efficiently.

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Construction Mediation Best Practices for Productive Resolution

   In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals (Hon.) Nancy Holtz (Ret.), Stacy La Scala, Esq. and Philip Bruner, Esq. discuss how parties and counsel can make construction mediations more effective by focusing on preparation, communication and problem-solving long before the mediation session begins. Drawing on decades of experience resolving complex construction disputes, they explore the factual, business and interpersonal dynamics that often shape these matters and explain why successful outcomes depend on identifying key decision-makers, addressing potential obstacles early and fostering candid discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of each side’s case.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

141,190

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

30

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