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Hon. Elizabeth Gonzalez (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Las Vegas, NV, United States

About

Serving as a neutral in private practice following a distinguished 17-year tenure on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Nevada, this professional presided over the Discovery and Business Court departments. Her judicial career involved managing complex civil litigation, including multi-district cases and high-stakes commercial disputes. Before her time on the bench, she spent 15 years in private practice focusing on complex civil litigation and insurance defense.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS (Present)
Judge
Eighth Judicial District Court
Clark County
Nevada
2004–2021
Chief Judge
Eighth Judicial District Court
2018–2020
Presiding Judge
Business Court Department
Attorney
2008–2021
Private Practice
1985–2004

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on complex litigation management and business court practices
  • Author of various articles regarding discovery and electronic evidence in Nevada
  • Former Chair of the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education
  • Served on the Nevada Supreme Court’s Commission on Statewide Rules

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral offers significant judicial expertise in business and complex civil litigation, making her highly effective for high-stakes commercial mediations and arbitrations. Her background as a Chief Judge provides a unique perspective on case management and procedural efficiency.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • State Bar of Florida (Inactive)

Education

J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
1985
B.A.
University of Florida
1982

Distinction

Recognized for her leadership as Chief Judge and her extensive experience presiding over one of the nation's busiest business court dockets.

Reputation

Known among legal professionals for her decisive management of complex dockets and her deep understanding of intricate commercial law issues. Peers frequently cite her ability to facilitate resolutions in high-conflict multi-party disputes.