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Hon. Jane Cutler Greenspan (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
Philadelphia, PA, United States

About

Justice Greenspan served as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and spent twenty years as a judge in the Trial Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Since entering private practice in 2010, she has focused her practice on mediating and arbitrating complex disputes across various legal sectors, including commercial litigation, employment matters, and higher education cases.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Education Employment & Labor Government & Administrative Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Justice
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Judge
2008–2009
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Trial Division
1987–2008
Assistant District Attorney
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Chief
1976–1987
Domestic Violence Unit
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Chief
Legal Assistance Unit
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Law Clerk
Hon. Robert N.C. Nix
Jr.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1973–1975

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'Title IX Investigations in Need of Reform,' The Legal Intelligencer (2020)
  • Presenter, 'Navigating Higher Education Disputes,' JAMS Podcast Series
  • Speaker, 'Appellate Advocacy and Ethics,' Pennsylvania Bar Institute
  • Contributor, 'The Role of Special Masters in Complex Litigation,' American Bar Association Journal

Positioning Takeaways

Justice Greenspan offers a rare combination of trial-level and supreme court experience, making her an ideal choice for high-stakes appellate consulting and complex commercial arbitrations.

License & Certifications

  • Pennsylvania Bar Admission
  • New York Bar Admission

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
1973
A.B.
Smith College
1970

Distinction

One of only a few neutrals with experience serving as a Justice on a state supreme court, providing unique insight into appellate strategy and complex statutory interpretation.

Reputation

Justice Greenspan is regarded by legal professionals for her judicial temperament, deep legal knowledge, and ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious multi-party disputes.