Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center

The Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (“SVAMC”), a non-profit foundation based in Palo Alto, California, serves the global technology sector.  SVAMC promotes efficient technology dispute resolution, including advancing the use of arbitration and mediation in technology and technology-related business disputes in Silicon Valley, throughout the U.S. and around the world.

SVAMC provides educational programming and related resources to technology companies and law firms. SVAMC does not administer cases. Rather, SVAMC collaborates with leading ADR providers, technology companies, law firms, neutrals and universities to address the merits of arbitration and mediation in resolving technology and technology-related disputes. Details on SVAMC’s many programs and events are listed on the SVAMC website.

SVAMC publishes the annual List of the World’s Leading Technology Neutrals. “The Tech List®” is a highly acclaimed, peer-vetted list comprising exceptionally qualified arbitrators and mediators in the US and globally, all having particular experience and skill in the technology sector.  SVAMC also offers membership opportunities for experienced practitioners and other interested legal practitioners, including Young Practitioner membership opportunities.

SVAMC serves as a important bridge between the global technology sector and the ADR community. SVAMC welcomes engaged participation by its membership to serve the specialized needs of the technology sector.