AMS Foundation

Founded in 2002, the JAMS Foundation is the world’s largest private funder of conflict prevention and dispute resolution initiatives. Our work is 100% supported by contributions from the JAMS community, reflecting our shared belief that effective communication creates brighter futures. **JAMS Values** At JAMS, we believe that delivering the highest standard of ADR begins with a strong foundation. Our values shape who we are, how we work with each other, and how we serve our clients. We are deeply committed to **neutrality** and **integrity**, ensuring that every matter is handled with fairness, confidentiality, and ethical care. These principles are essential to maintaining the trust of our clients and delivering the professionalism they expect. Our culture of **inclusivity** and **collegiality** promotes collaboration and respect—both internally and in every client engagement. We believe that embracing people of varied ages, ethnicities, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, and other identities is essential to recruiting and retaining the most qualified individuals in order to leverage the full spectrum of talent and meet the needs of our clients. We embrace **innovation** to improve the efficiency and experience of ADR, continually evolving to meet the expectations of those we serve. And we back it all with the unmatched **experience** provided by our experienced panel and associates—bringing industry-specific knowledge and a shared commitment to excellence in every matter we handle. [](https://www.jamsadr.com/jams-values)