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Aug. 7, 2026

Retired Judge Jo-Lynne Lee lets listening lead the way

Retired Judge Jo-Lynne Lee says successful mediations begin with listening, not pressure. The former Alameda County Superior Court judge discusses her philosophy as a neutral, why lawyers should let clients speak, and how preparation helps resolve even the most complex disputes.

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Retired Judge Jo-Lynne Lee lets listening lead the way

Career Highlights: Retired from the Alameda Superior Court and joined ADR Services, June 2025
Employment, personal injury, commercial, product defect, construction, mass torts 

Don't expect retired Judge Jo-Lynne Lee to arm-twist parties into settlement.

Instead, the former Alameda County Superior Court judge relies on careful listening, thoughtful preparation and respect for every participant in the mediation process.

"You have some mediators and judges who have a very strong feeling about a case, and they're pretty vehement about making it known," Lee said. "I'm not that way at all."

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