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Howard B. Miller, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About

With a career spanning several decades, this neutral has served as a lead trial lawyer in high-stakes litigation involving antitrust, securities, and complex commercial contracts. His background includes significant roles in public administration and academia, having served as a law professor and a high-ranking official for the Los Angeles Unified School District. He has presided over numerous complex arbitrations and mediations, focusing on multi-party disputes and intricate legal frameworks.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Girardi Keese
Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles Unified School District
Professor of Law
University of Southern California Law Center
President
State Bar of California
Member
2009–2010
Board of Governors of the State Bar of California

Publications Leadership

  • Former President of the State Bar of California
  • Author of various articles on legal ethics and trial practice
  • Frequent speaker at ABA and State Bar conferences regarding complex litigation and ADR
  • Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Positioning Takeaways

A highly distinguished legal figure in California with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, suitable for high-value commercial and public policy disputes.

License & Certifications

  • California State Bar
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
B.A.
Pepperdine University

Distinction

Former President of the State Bar of California and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Reputation

He is recognized by peers and legal professionals for his deep intellectual capacity and his ability to navigate highly sensitive, multi-party disputes with a calm and analytical approach.

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