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Christopher Keele, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States

About

With over three decades of legal experience, this neutral focuses on resolving complex disputes within the healthcare and commercial sectors. His background includes serving as a lead trial attorney and holding executive leadership roles, such as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer for a major health system. He has managed a wide array of matters involving managed care, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes business litigation.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Mediator
Arbitrator
and Special Master
JAMS
Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Valley Health System
Partner
Orrick
Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Partner
Arter & Hadden LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'Taking the Temperature of Health Care Disputes: The Latest Trends and the Effect of Business Interruption,' JAMS ADR Blog
  • Speaker, 'The Business of Healthcare: Navigating the Complexities of Managed Care Disputes,' JAMS Webinar
  • Author, 'ADR and Diversity in the Life Sciences Sector,' Daily Journal
  • Podcast Guest, 'Inside Minds: A Conversation on Healthcare ADR,' JAMS Podcast Series

Positioning Takeaways

His dual perspective as both a former high-stakes litigator and a healthcare executive makes him uniquely qualified for managed care and life sciences disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California

Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis School of Law
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley

Distinction

Combines deep litigation experience with executive-level operational knowledge from his tenure as a health system COO and CLO.

Reputation

He is regarded by legal professionals for his ability to navigate the intricate regulatory and financial frameworks of the healthcare industry while maintaining a pragmatic approach to settlement.