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Mar. 27, 2026

Neutral Vedica Puri says she's part of younger generation who pursue mediation differently

Vedica S. Puri conducts extensive pre-mediation work and moves discussions quickly toward final numbers.

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Neutral Vedica Puri says she's part of younger generation who pursue mediation differently

Vedica S. Puri


Career Highlights: Appointed to San Francisco County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2019, retired March 3,2025; partner, Pillsbury & Coleman LLP, 2005-19; senior associate, Pillsbury & Coleman LLP, 2002-05; trial lawyer, Drinker, Biddle & Reath, 2001-02; trial lawyer, Sedgwick LLP, 2000-01; trial lawyer, Alborg, Veiluva & Cannata, 1996-99

Law School: Santa Clara U Law School

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After six years on the San Francisco County Superior Court, Judge Vedica S. Puri decided it was time for a career change, a professional pivot she says was motivated by the terrific fulfillment she discovered in mandatory settlement conference work.

"I loved it... and it was so rewarding," Puri said. "There was no hesitation that I should stay longer on the bench."

Puri retired early in 2025 and joined the ADR Services, Inc. roster of p... (continued)

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