Jill M. Manning, founder of The Manning Law Firm, is a mediator, trial attorney and skilled litigator. Ms. Manning has represented clients in class action and complex litigation matters in state and federal court in a wide variety of fields, including antitrust and competition, consumer protection, privacy, health care, mass torts, sports, and securities law. She is one of the top-rated attorneys in Northern California and has met the-stringent “Super Lawyers” selection criteria each year since 2020. She tried two antitrust class action cases to verdict in the past three years.
Ms. Manning brings a unique blend of skills honed through decades of complex litigation and innovative problem-solving to her ADR practice. Her approach is marked by a deep commitment to understanding the nuances of each case, fostering constructive dialogue, and guiding parties toward mutually agreeable solutions. Her neutral services are sought after for their effectiveness in providing both facilitative and evaluative mediations in cases where she has subject matter expertise.
In 2025, Ms. Manning joined JAMS as a mediator, arbitrator, special master, neutral evaluator and discovery referee. In addition to her ADR practice at JAMS, Ms. Manning regularly resolves complex litigation in her role as a mediator for the Northern District of California, Central District of California and Los Angeles County Superior Court, a neutral for the Northern District of California’s Early Neutral Evaluation program, and a settlement conference facilitator for the Sonoma County Superior Court.
In addition to her ADR practice, Ms. Manning has demonstrated leadership in her professional life and community. She presently serves as Vice President of California Lawyers Association, following over three years of service on the Board of Representatives. She served as Chair of the Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section Executive Committee during the 2017-2018 term and presently serves as an Advisor. She is the co-creator and co-chair of the annual “Celebrating Women in Competition Law” event, now in its eighth year. In 2024, Marin County voters elected her to serve as a Trustee on the Marin County Board of Education, following fifteen years on the Board of Trustees of the Shoreline Unified School District, including seven years as President.
