Hon. Stuart Rice (Ret.) joined JAMS after more than two decades on the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where he presided over complex commercial litigation, employment matters, class actions, insurance coverage disputes, and probate cases, earning a reputation as a thoughtful and decisive jurist. He serves on the statewide task force on civility in the legal profession, work that speaks directly to today’s discussion. He was elected president of the California Judges Association and served on the Judicial Council of California, and he is now in his fourth year as president of the California Judges Foundation. He was twice named Judge of the Year, by the South Bay Bar Association and the Long Beach Bar Association. Throughout his career he has been a dedicated mentor to young lawyers and law students, a commitment to leadership and integrity recognized in the Daily Journal.
