Law Offices of Paul Garrison

08/30/2026

There is no greater feeling than to receive an expression of gratitude from a client who remembers how well you performed concerning mediating or arbitrating a case successfully.

Let me assist you with resolving your workplace conflict or dispute.

08/01/2026

For the National Bar Association’s 101st annual conference, I moderated an informative panel discussion for its Alternative Dispute Resolution Section entitled: “Emerging ADR Case Law, Key Developments.” Co-panelists were Carl Turpin, Section Chair, and Valencia Rainey, both of whom are lawyers, ADR practitioners and law professors.

The session was well attended with solid engagement with participants, not only by ADR section members, but also representatives from JAMS, and curious individuals who are interested in learning more about our craft.

Later, special recognition was given to the late Gloria Johnson, founder, at a luncheon in her honor. Additionally, Joanne St. Louis, JAMS, Ingenual Gray, AAA, long time Section Members Alfreida Kinney and Rebekah Ratliff were awarded honors for their respective contributions to the success of our ADR Section.

07/16/2026

Click on this facilitated podcast that my JAMS colleague, William Smith, and I created to discuss how to use ADR to help prevent and resolve workplace conflict. Of course, I am available to assist if you need a mediator or arbitrator with conflict in your business. Enjoy!

JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of

06/02/2026

Last week, I attended the LERA National convention in Minneapolis, MN. I had the pleasure to serve as a panelist on Legal Trends in Arbitration.

My co-panelists were Mishell Parreno Taylor and Amy Moor Ga***rd, both distinguished attorneys with Ackerman, LLP, who represented the management and labor perspective, respectively. I am a Neutral with JAMS handling mediations, arbitrations and discovery referee work, and I opined from that perspective.

Thanks to JAMS’ Joanne St. Louis who served as the Moderator and we also received a solid assist from Shakiya Wright-McDuffie.

I am proud to say that JAMS was a conference sponsor as was the Cornell University ILR School, of which I am a proud alumnus.

Special recognition from LERA’s leadership was given to my friends and distinguished colleagues, Mark Gaston Pierce (Lifetime Achievement) and Homer LaRue (Award of Merit).

Another heavy hitter present was former NLRB board member, Gywnne Wilcox.

There were many interesting speakers and timely topics that made attendance truly worthwhile.

05/27/2026

Last week, I participated in the National Academy of Arbitrators’ Annual Meeting and Education conference in Chicago, Illinois. We did so at the Intercontinental Hotel only steps from the river. It was a great time to share best practices and learn about recent trends. From college sports to public relations, we heard from the Academy experts about how to effectively maintain our practices in this ever-changing world.

I am proud that JAMS was a sponsor and I was featured so prominently. I am available to hear your disputes as a Mediator, Arbitrator or Referee.

Downtown and the City were bustling in “The City with Big Shoulders” rich in architecture, food and down home blues! A good time was had by all!

04/16/2026

I congratulate the California Association of Black Lawyers (“CABL”) on its 49th annual conference in Oakland, CA this past week. Under the leadership of Tamara C. Michael and the Board of Directors, it was yet another successful gathering to be informed, gain insights regarding contemporary legal issues and to celebrate our achievements. I was very pleased to have experienced conference activities, see many colleagues and friends and to make new ones to add to my network.

I was also proud that JAMS was a supporter of the conference as I am a neutral (mediator, arbitrator and discovery referee) on its panel. I am happy to serve you and your clients by helping you identify the alternative way forward beyond conflicts in business and employment matters.