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Elliot Gordon, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States

About

With over four decades of legal experience, this neutral has spent more than 20 years focusing on mediation and arbitration. His background includes serving as a litigation partner at a major international firm and holding a senior executive role at a global biotechnology company. He has successfully resolved hundreds of disputes involving complex commercial issues, high-stakes class actions, and sensitive employment matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Corporate & Finance Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

JAMS (Mediator
Arbitrator
and Special Master)
Amgen Inc. (Senior Vice President)
Latham & Watkins LLP (Litigation Partner)

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on advanced mediation techniques and complex litigation management
  • Author of various articles regarding class action settlements and healthcare dispute resolution
  • Former Chair of corporate legal committees focusing on ADR implementation

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is best suited for high-stakes commercial and life sciences disputes where parties require a mediator with both sophisticated trial experience and internal corporate decision-making insight.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
1980
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
1976

Distinction

Combines deep experience as a Big Law litigation partner with high-level corporate executive perspective from a Fortune 500 biotech company.

Reputation

He is highly regarded by both plaintiff and defense counsel for his persistence, ability to grasp technical complexities quickly, and his calm, evaluative approach to settlement negotiations.