Trusted Neutral. Proven Experience Across the Board.
Areas of Expertise & Services
With over 35 years of experience, 1,000+ cases as counsel, and 650+ arbitrations led, Janice Sperow is a trusted neutral across a wide spectrum of legal matters. Her approach is efficient, focused, and grounded in deep legal knowledge — whether serving as an arbitrator, mediator, hearing officer, or court-appointed neutral.
ARBITRATION
Janice serves as a neutral in both individual and mass arbitration matters, including expedited and high-stakes cases. She regularly works as a solo arbitrator, panel member, and Panel Chair.
Industries Served:
- Commercial
- Employment
- Healthcare
- Intellectual Property
- Technology
- Energy
- Life Sciences
- Education
- Securities & Trusts
- Antitrust
- Transportation
- Insurance
- Construction
Case Types Include:
- Employment disputes
- Commercial and business conflicts
- Financial and securities arbitration
- Education and school-related matters
- Consumer disputes
- Expedited arbitration for time-sensitive cases
Specialized Arbitration Roles:
- Process Arbitrator – Oversight of mass claims (14,000+ cases)
- Emergency Arbitrator – Handles urgent pre-hearing motions
- Appellate Arbitrator – Reviews arbitration appeals
MEDIATION
- Workplace conflicts
- Business negotiations
- Contract disputes
- Business & partnerships dissolutions
- Consumer disputes
- Settlement before trial or arbitration
- Multi-party or emotionally charged disputes
Dispute Resolution & Advisory Services
- Discovery plans and oversight
- Facilitated meetings and conferences
- Pre-litigation strategy sessions
- Mock hearings and neutral case evaluations
Hearing officer & Reports
- Controller hearings
- Employment hearings
- Labor disputes
- Regulatory compliance disputes
- Environmental health disputes
Training & Prevention
- Sexual harassment & workplace conduct
- Legal compliance for managers and staff
- Litigation prevention & early intervention strategies
Negotiation & Counseling
- Strategic negotiation
- Conflict resolution planning
- Legal coaching and decision support
Neutral Appointments & Public Service
- Hearing Officer (municipal and administrative matters)
- Court-Appointed Neutral (including class actions)
- Discovery Referee
- State Bar of California Special Master
- Judge Pro Tem, California
Awards & Achievements
American Arbitration Association
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
International Centre for Dispute Resolution®
Academy of
Court Appointed Neutrals
The Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
American Health Law Association
Ready to Work with Janice?
To engage Janice Sperow as an arbitrator, mediator, or trusted neutral, reach out directly to discuss your case or scheduling availability. She brings clarity, focus, and fairness to every matter.