JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, is proud to announce that Judge Jamie Jacobs-May (Ret.) received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association at its 35^th Annual Judges’ Night event on May 5.

“We are so proud that Judge Jacobs-May was celebrated by the SCCTLA with this lifetime achievement award,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “She joins the ranks of some of the most respected and outstanding judges in Santa Clara, an honor she truly deserves.”

Judge Jacobs-May has more than 20 years of judicial experience, and before joining JAMS had most recently served as Presiding Judge of Santa Clara County Superior Court. She joined JAMS in January and specializes as a mediator, arbitrator and discovery master for disputes in a variety of areas including Business/Commercial, Construction, Employment, Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Property and Estates/Probate/Trusts.

JAMS neutrals Hon. Robert Baines (Ret.), Hon. Joseph F. Biafore (Ret.) and Hon. William A. Martin (Ret.) are past recipients of this award.