Nov. 13, 2026
Neutral Catherine Yanni brings empathy to complex, high-stakes disputes
After overseeing billions of dollars in wildfire settlements, JAMS neutral Catherine A. Yanni is returning her focus to mediation, drawing on nearly three decades of experience resolving complex litigation through careful preparation, relationship building and an unwavering commitment to listening.
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Wildfire litigation, healthcare, product liability, employment, commercial
Over nearly three decades as a JAMS neutral, Catherine A. Yanni has handled some of the nation's most complex mass torts, multidistrict litigations, and class actions. But she maintains that the most important skill in resolving disputes is not legal expertise. It's building relationships.
"The key to being successful in my business is understanding and respecting all the different people involved," Yanni said. "And to be flexible in your views o... (continued)
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