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John Scherling, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Diego, CA, United States

About

John Scherling brings over three decades of legal expertise to his dispute resolution practice, having served as a federal prosecutor and a partner at a major international law firm. His career includes ten years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of California, where he focused on complex financial crimes, and twenty years in private practice handling high-stakes commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in jury trials, bench trials, and appellate arguments across various legal domains, including intellectual property, healthcare, and consumer class actions.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Sughrue Mion
PLLC
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of California
Associate
Cooley LLP
Law Clerk
Honorable Rudi M. Brewster
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Publications Leadership

  • Speaker, 'Navigating Complex Commercial Mediations,' San Diego Bar Association
  • Author, 'The Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity Litigation,' Legal Tech Journal
  • Panelist, 'Best Practices in Federal Court Practice,' Federal Bar Association Symposium
  • Former Chair, Southern District of California Lawyer Representatives

Positioning Takeaways

Utilizes a deep understanding of both government enforcement and private commercial interests to facilitate settlements in multi-faceted legal conflicts.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Central District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Northern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University Law School
1989
B.S.
Iowa State University
1986

Distinction

Combines a background in federal criminal prosecution with two decades of private sector experience in complex civil litigation and intellectual property.

Reputation

Recognized by peers and clients for his analytical approach, thorough preparation, and ability to resolve highly technical and emotionally charged disputes through a calm and persistent demeanor.