Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Strategic Arbitration & Mediation Counsel for the Modern Litigator

Litigation doesn’t always begin or end in a courtroom. Arbitration and mediation play increasingly vital roles in resolving complex disputes efficiently and effectively. At Hinshaw, our ADR practice brings a blend of litigation insight, nuanced negotiation, and institutional fluency to each matter, whether it’s commercial, IP, financial services, healthcare, or cross-border.

Institutional Expertise Meets Real-World Strategy: Hinshaw lawyers serve as arbitrators, mediators, and advocates in institutions like AAA-ICDR, ICC, WIPO, DIAC, and JAMS. Our professionals bring firsthand ADR expertise, not just support, into every matter.

Cross-Border & Industry Perspective: From international IP disputes to regulatory arbitration, our experience spans jurisdictions and industries. We understand how different processes—and cultures—shape outcomes.

Tactical Integration with Trial Strategy: We craft ADR approaches that align with broader litigation and business objectives, using mediation or arbitration as strategic levers to strengthen our clients’ positions and resolve disputes.

Institutional Influence & Thought Leadership: Hinshaw attorneys hold leadership roles in key ADR organizations and contribute to the evolution of arbitration norms and ethics.

Areas of Focus

The Hinshaw Advantage in ADR

• • Arbitrator-As-Advocate Insight
    With seasoned arbitrators on our team, we approach advocacy from both sides of the table, anticipating decision-maker perspectives and execution nuances.
  • Integrated Strategy Across Dispute Forums
    We align ADR with trial, transactional, and regulatory strategies, ensuring your case leverages every procedural advantage.
  • Global Capacity, Local Tact
    From domestic mediations to multijurisdictional arbitration, our team brings both legal acumen and cultural fluency to complex disputes.

Empowering Resolution, Preserving Relationships

Litigation carries costs—financial, reputational, and relational. ADR offers alternatives that deliver resolution with greater control and discretion. At Hinshaw, we help clients elevate ADR from a fallback to a strategic advantage.