JAMS, the largest private provider of mediation and arbitration services worldwide, today announced the addition of Shelley Rossoff Olsen, Esq. to its panel. Ms. Olsen will be based in the JAMS New York Resolution Center. She will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and special master for disputes in a variety of areas including Aviation, Business/Commercial, Construction, Energy/Utility, Insurance, Maritime/Admiralty, Personal Injury/Torts and Professional Liability.

Ms. Olsen was a former Senior Court Mediator and Summary Jury Trial Judge in the Supreme Court, New York County Civil Division and settled thousands of matters involving a wide range of issues. Prior to her service as a Senior Court Mediator and Summary Trial Judge, Ms. Olsen was a principal court attorney in the Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department.

“Shelley is well-known for her ability to settle any case, especially the most complex ones,” said Chris Poole, JAMS president and CEO. “She is highly respected by both sides of the bar and we’re looking forward to having her join our panel.”

“Over the years, ADR has become my passion and I look forward to building my practice at JAMS,” said Ms. Olsen. “I’m also excited to work alongside the talented neutrals and fantastic case management team.”

Ms. Olsen received a B.S. from New York University and earned her J.D. from New York Law School.