Jean M. Lawler is a lawyer and mediator with a proven ability to resolve even the most complex of lawsuits. Based in Southern CA, she is available to mediate or arbitrate matters in California and across the world. In addition to her role as a neutral with NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation), she also serves on the Mediation panels for the US District Court, Central District of CA and the CA Court of Appeals, 2nd District.
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Jean M. Lawler is a lawyer and mediator with a proven ability to resolve even the most complex of lawsuits. Based in Southern CA, she is available to mediate or arbitrate matters in California and across the world. In addition to her role as a neutral with NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation), she also serves on the Mediation panels for the US District Court, Central District of CA and the CA Court of Appeals, 2nd District.
Comments of counsel after mediations include:
“Ms. Lawler was prepared and considerate.”
“Mediator had right disposition to deal with all parties.”
“You are a miracle worker!”
“Ms. Lawler understood all of the issues on appeal. She was very compassionate, dedicated and continued to follow-up even though we were at an impasse. I would strongly recommend her.”
“You were exceptional as a mediator.”
Well versed in insurance, tort, business and contract litigation, Ms. Lawler is also experienced with cutting-edge legal issues presented by emerging risks such as cyber insurance, the IoT, AI, machine learning and privacy. She is recognized internationally for her expertise in the field of insurance, including for her knowledge of the insurance industry, insurance policies (primary, excess, reinsurance, program and surplus lines, London Market and international insurers) and the risks they insure against. She has advised underwriters and drafted policy forms and endorsements. When in private practice, Jean represented North American, European, UK and Asian corporations, professionals, non-profits, individuals and insurers in a broad range of matters, including professional liability, insurance coverage & bad faith litigation, business litigation and complex civil litigation, at trial and on appeal. She served as Managing Partner of her former law firm and at various times chaired the firm’s Insurance Law, Cyber & Privacy Law, International Law and Business & Real Estate Transactions practice groups.
She is a Past President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) and the InsuralexGlobal Insurance Lawyers Group (ranked Band 1 for Insurance by Chambers), a Fellow and Founding Regent of the American College of Coverage Counsel and a Certified Mediator by MC3. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Attorney-Mediators.
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