James F. Holderman
Arbitrator
Mediator
Neutral Evaluator
Special Master
Chicago, IL, United States
Before entering private practice, this neutral served for nearly thirty years as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, including a seven-year term as Chief Judge. His extensive career includes presiding over more than 10,000 cases across diverse legal areas such as intellectual property, antitrust, and class actions. He also gained significant experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and as a partner in a private law firm where he focused on complex civil and criminal litigation.
A highly experienced former Chief Judge with nearly three decades of federal bench experience, specializing in high-stakes intellectual property and commercial disputes.
Served as Chief Judge of one of the nation's busiest federal districts and has presided over thousands of complex federal cases.
He is recognized by legal professionals for his deep understanding of federal law, his ability to manage complex multi-party disputes, and his fair approach to settlement negotiations.