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Philip L. Pro

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Las Vegas, NV, United States

About

Following nearly three decades of service as a United States District Judge, this neutral transitioned to private practice in private practice in 2015. His judicial tenure included serving as Chief Judge of the District of Nevada and presiding over a vast array of complex federal litigation, ranging from multidistrict energy disputes to high-stakes intellectual property and constitutional matters.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
2015
United States District Court
District of Nevada
1987–2015
Chief Judge
United States District Court
District of Nevada
2002–2007
United States Magistrate Judge
District of Nevada
1980–1987
Assistant United States Attorney
District of Nevada
1975–1980
Deputy Attorney General
Nevada Attorney General's Office
1973–1975

Publications Leadership

  • Contributor to various federal judicial education programs
  • Speaker at numerous conferences regarding multidistrict litigation and electronic discovery
  • Author of articles focusing on federal court administration and judicial ethics
  • Leadership roles within the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned former federal chief judge with extensive experience in MDL and complex commercial litigation, offering authoritative neutral services for high-stakes national disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • State Bar of California

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
1972
B.A.
San Francisco State University
1968

Distinction

Served as a federal judge for 35 years, including a term as Chief Judge, and was appointed by Chief Justice Rehnquist to lead national committees on judicial administration.

Reputation

He is highly regarded for his deep understanding of federal procedure, his ability to manage massive multidistrict litigation, and his balanced, scholarly approach to resolving intricate legal questions.