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Barbara A. Reeves, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States

About

Barbara A. Reeves has spent over four decades in the legal profession, transitioning to a full-time neutral role in 2006. Her background includes serving as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and holding senior legal positions at major corporations and law firms. She has presided over hundreds of complex disputes as an arbitrator and mediator, with a particular focus on high-stakes commercial, technology, and healthcare matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
2006
Associate General Counsel
Southern California Edison
Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
MediaOne
Partner
Paul Hastings
Partner
Morrison & Foerster
Trial Attorney
United States Department of Justice
Antitrust Division

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'Arbitrating Technology Disputes,' JAMS Solutions
  • Speaker, 'International Arbitration Trends,' ABA Section of International Law
  • Faculty, 'Advanced Mediation Skills,' Pepperdine Straus Institute
  • Co-author, 'The Use of Special Masters in Complex Litigation'
  • Chair, Antitrust Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned dispute resolution professional who leverages a background in government enforcement and corporate leadership to resolve intricate commercial and regulatory conflicts.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of New York
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Fellow
  • College of Commercial Arbitrators
  • Certified Mediator
  • International Mediation Institute

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
B.A.
University of Washington

Distinction

One of the few neutrals with extensive experience as both a high-level corporate counsel and a federal antitrust prosecutor.

Reputation

She is recognized by legal professionals for her deep technical knowledge in antitrust and intellectual property, as well as her ability to manage complex, multi-party proceedings with efficiency and neutrality.