Hon. Jay C. Gandhi (Ret.)

Los Angeles; Available Nationwide

Complex Business/Commercial, Class Actions, Competition/Antitrust, Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Health Care, Insurance, IP, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate, Securities and Finance

Hon. Jay C. Gandhi (Ret.) joined JAMS after serving as a US Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California. Judge Gandhi was a highly sought-after settlement judge and hailed by colleagues and counsel as a "closer." Judge Gandhi strategically and tirelessly brokered deals in seemingly intractable disputes. Judge Gandhi was also an active, hands-on trial judge known for his impartiality and fairness.

Before his appointment to the federal bench, Judge Gandhi was a partner at Paul Hastings LLP where he litigated high-profile, high-dollar commercial cases and MDL/class actions in a variety of state and federal jurisdictions across the country.

As a mediator, Judge Gandhi harnesses his thorough preparation, extensive experience and an undiluted evaluation to drive resolutions. As an arbitrator and special master, Judge Gandhi brings a fidelity to the law and a dedication to distilling key facts, along with an abiding belief in the just, timely and efficient determination of every matter. As a case evaluator, Judge Gandhi blends thoughtful analysis with robust dialogue to calibrate strengths and weaknesses and produce actionable insight.

Counsel and colleagues note:

"Judge Gandhi ... is one of the best settlement judges in - if not the best, in the Central District." -Hon. Josephine L. Staton

"Gandhi is a great judge. ...He is one of the best magistrates for settlement." -Almanac of the Federal Judiciary

"Gandhi is notorious for engaging in marathon settlement discussions that can occasionally go into the wee hours of the morning...." -Los Angeles Daily Journal

jgandhi@jamsadr.com

213-620-0100

www.jamsadr.com/gandhi