As Director of Legal Services at Judicate West, Jenna Ellis advises the company on risk management and legal compliance, spearheading cross-department collaboration to develop policies and procedures that guide Judicate West’s ADR practices. She also leads a team of research attorneys who provide in-depth legal research support to Judicate West neutrals. In addition to her educational training to neutrals and staff about ADR processes, Jenna facilitates monthly roundtable forums for Judicate West neutrals. In February 2025, Jenna was selected as a member of the State Bar of California’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group, which is tasked with creating a voluntary certification program for ADR firms and practitioners in California.
Prior to her current role, Jenna was a Research Attorney at Judicate West, supporting complex arbitration and special master assignments. Jenna also brings extensive experience through clerkships at the federal district and federal appellate levels. Earlier in her career, Jenna practiced as an associate at a leading intellectual property law firm in Orange County.
