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Adrienne Publicover, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States

About

With over three decades of legal practice, Adrienne Publicover has developed extensive expertise in resolving complex disputes, particularly those involving insurance coverage and ERISA. Before entering private practice, she served as a partner at a national law firm where she led the West Coast insurance and ERISA litigation team. Her career includes handling hundreds of mediations and arbitrations, focusing on matters such as life, health, and disability insurance, as well as employment and commercial litigation. She is recognized for her ability to manage high-stakes cases involving multiple parties and sensitive legal issues.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Insurance Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Partner
Barger & Wolen LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Contributor to the JAMS ADR Blog on topics including virtual arbitration and Title IX regulations
  • Author of articles for the Daily Journal regarding insurance litigation trends
  • Speaker at various industry conferences on ERISA and disability insurance law
  • Featured guest on JAMS podcasts discussing dispute resolution strategies
  • Co-author of 'Five Lessons Learned From My First Virtual Arbitration'

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned specialist in insurance and ERISA matters who brings a partner-level perspective to complex commercial and employment disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Courts for the Northern
  • Eastern
  • Central
  • and Southern Districts of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
1990
B.A.
University of California, Davis
1986

Distinction

One of the few neutrals with deep specialized knowledge in both ERISA and private insurance disability claims, combined with a background in managing large-scale national litigation teams.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and persistent neutral who excels at navigating the technical complexities of insurance law while maintaining a calm and effective environment for settlement.