Retired LA County Superior Court judge joins JAMS

Retired Los Angeles County Judge Ann I. Jones has joined JAMS as a neutral.

"Through my many years of experience, I've learned that attention to detail and organization are key to resolving disputes effectively and efficiently," Jones said in a statement. "I'm looking forward to applying my skills and knowledge in my new role as a JAMS neutral."

Jones presided over hundreds of matters during her tenure on the bench, including coordinated proceedings and class actions, wage and hour, products liability and health care disputes. She also has adjudicated complex coverage disputes involving asbestos and environmental liabilities.

"Judge Jones is highly respected and known for her preparation as well as her persistence to find a resolution to even the most complex of matters," JAMS CEO Chris Poole said. "We believe her background and skills will allow her to make a smooth transition into the role of a panelist at JAMS."

Jones was appointed a U.S. magistrate judge in 1997. Four years later, Gov. Gray Davis named her to the superior court.

Jones said she intends to arbitrate and mediate matters, which will allow her to continue to apply her experience in the court's complex civil department.

"I also look forward to having an opportunity to return to federal legal issues, such as antitrust and trade regulation, which I handled as an attorney," she said.

After law school, Jones was an associate and partner at Blecher & Collins where she specialized in antitrust, intellectual property and unfair competition actions. She left private practice to work in the U.S. attorney's office and then the Federal Trade Commission, where she was director of the Los Angeles office.

Jones has taught antitrust law as an adjunct professor at Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University.