Hon. Deanell Reece Tacha (Ret.)

The Honorable Deanell Reece Tacha (Ret.) brings extensive judicial expertise to her dispute resolution practice following a 25-year tenure on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, where she served as Chief Judge from 2001 to 2008. Her background includes presiding over thousands of federal appeals involving complex statutory and constitutional issues. Beyond the bench, she served as the Dean of Pepperdine University School of Law and held various leadership roles at the University of Kansas. Her practice focuses on resolving high-stakes disputes through mediation, arbitration, and appellate consultation, leveraging her deep understanding of federal law and complex litigation.

A premier choice for appellate matters and complex federal litigation due to her dual experience as a high-level jurist and academic leader.

Served as Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit and Dean of a major law school, receiving the Devitt Award, the highest honor for a federal judge.

Recognized by legal professionals for her profound intellect, fair-mindedness, and ability to navigate highly complex legal frameworks with clarity and authority.