Summary
Jeremy primarily serves as a neutral mediator and arbitrator of complex disputes worldwide from his offices in Phoenix and Mexico City. Jeremy has served on tripartite arbitration panels and as a sole arbitrator for claims exceeding $100,000,000 USD and on complex matters involving over fifty parties. Jeremy also provides other neutral services. Jeremy holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in International Commercial Arbitration from the prestigious Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.
On a more limited basis, Jeremy still serves as an expert witness and advises a select group of financial institutions and other creditor clients on sophisticated transaction, regulatory, or litigation matters.
Jeremy has significant mediation, arbitration, and litigation experience representing clients in complex bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights issues, including receivership, foreclosure, and pre-litigation workout of defaulted credits–including the liquidation and servicing of SBA and other government guaranteed loans. He has advised financial institutions on various regulatory matters including regulatory applications and examinations, negotiation of regulatory agreements, and litigation of disputes involving financial institution regulations. His varied transaction experience includes loan origination and workout involving complex lending relationships, and he has regularly counseled servicers of securitized commercial loan portfolios in connection with commercial loan origination, assumptions, and defeasances, among others.
Jeremy’s legal advice is informed by his practical banking experience, having served as General Counsel and Compliance Officer of a financial institution and having worked in the Consumer and Small Business Divisions of Bank of America and the Corporate Trust Division of Wells Fargo. Jeremy is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), and a Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE). Additionally, he is a graduate and former executive student advisor of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington—the Nation’s premier national graduate school of banking. This practical perspective is key to Jeremy’s ability to counsel and interact credibly with institutional clients and parties on sophisticated matters.
Dispute Resolution Panel Rosters
- American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) National Panel of Arbitrators (Arbitrator)
- American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) National Panel of Mediators (Mediator)
- Centro de Arbitraje de México (Arbitration Center of Mexico)(“CAM”)(Arbitrator)*
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”)(Arbitrator)
- National Futures Association (“NFA”)(Arbitrator)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”)(Mediator)
- Council of Better Business Bureaus National Auto Line (“BBB Auto Line”)(Arbitrator)
- Better Business Bureau Greater Arizona (“BBB Arizona”)(Arbitrator)
- Maricopa County Justice Courts (Past Mediator)
- United States Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona (Past Mediator)
- United States Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona Mortgage Modification (Past Mediator)
* This forum maintains a database of available arbitrators and mediators but does not maintain a panel roster of pre-approved or pre-qualified arbitrators or mediators.
Significant Representations
- Represented investors and organizers regarding formations of bank holding companies, banks, and credit unions.
- Advised financial institution regarding institution liquidation.
- Advised financial institutions regarding mergers with other financial institutions and fintech providers and regarding sales of assets.
- Represented financial institutions and other businesses in litigation regarding alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in connection with their premises and websites.
- Represented financial institutions regarding proper servicing of loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and governed by SBA SOP 50 57 2 and other rules and regulations.
- Represented financial institutions regarding the unique issues related to foreclosure of security interests in liquor licenses and disposal of liquor collateral.
- Represented financial institutions and other creditors in numerous complex Chapter 11 proceedings, including Dewey Ranch Hockey (NHL Phoenix Coyotes), Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, Capmark, LandAmerica, First Magnus Financial Corporation, Mortgages Ltd., American Airlines, Landsource Communities, and Bashas’.
- Represented numerous creditors in various complex and contested bankruptcy adversary litigation.
- Represented and advised bank holding company regarding establishment of procedures for electronic access to safe-deposit boxes at its nationwide subsidiaries.
- Represented and advised master and special servicers of securitized commercial mortgage loans in connection with the defeasance of such loans.
- Represented and advised Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in various litigation matters in the Corporation’s capacity as receiver of insolvent financial institutions.
- Represented various franchisors in matters relating to the bankruptcy of franchisees.
- Represented various financial institutions in litigation and appeal related to acceptance of fraudulent and mistaken payment orders under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code.
- Represented various financial institutions in various corporate and regulatory compliance matters arising in examination by regulators.
- Represented financial institution to deliver legal opinions necessary to obtain .bank domain registration.
- Represented financial institution to deliver legal opinions regarding applicability of and compliance with Regulation O.
- Represented prominent national grocer in real estate matters related to bankruptcy of its various tenants.
- Represent homeowner association management company in high-volume collection litigation.
- Advised financial institution on compliance with disclosure requirements of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and related Regulation E.
- Represented financial institution in litigation related to trust department’s alleged state securities law violations.
- Represented financial institution in litigation with another financial institution related to loan participation agreement and defaulted loan.
- Advised financial institution on compliance with requirements of National Credit Union Association (NCUA) related to relationships with credit union service organizations.
- Advised financial institutions regarding significant employee theft, embezzlement, and fraudulent loan origination issues and related employment law and regulatory issues–including investigation by United States Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General.
- Advised financial institutions regarding issues involving declarant’s rights and other homeowner, condominium, and related association matters in OREO portfolios.
- Advised financial institution regarding application for membership in Federal Home Loan Bank.
- Advised financial institution regarding procedures for banking political action committees.
Education
LL.M. International Commercial Arbitration, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, Malibu, California.
Banking Management Certificate, Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, Bellevue, Washington (a three year master’s level curriculum for senior officers in the banking industry).
J.D., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan; Dean’s list, Honor Roll, Associate Editor of Law Journal, and Member of National Appellate Advocacy Team.
B.A., Free Enterprise, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Spanish Immersion Studies, Centro Bilingue de Estudios Multiculturales, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Court Admissions
- All Arizona State and Federal Courts
- United States District Court, District of Colorado (Past)
- United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado (Past)
- United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada (Past Limited Admission)
Publications and Presentations
- Ethical Issues in International Commercial Arbitration Presentation to the Arizona State Bar Annual Convention: Arizona ADR Experts: A Critical Guide for Success (June 13, 2024).
- DoorDash and the Northern District of California: Arbitration is a Two-Way Street . . . and What is Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander (Arizona State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Summer Newsletter), July, 2020, at 3-4. CLICK TO VIEW ARTICLE
- The Prague Rules: An Attack on Perceived Common Law or “American” Discovery Excesses? (Arizona State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Spring Newsletter), May, 2020, at 4-5. CLICK TO VIEW ARTICLE
- The Singapore Convention—A Word of Caution for Mediators (Arizona State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Winter Newsletter), January, 2020, at 8. CLICK TO VIEW ARTICLE
- D.C. District Slams Federal Reserve and Regulation II, ARIZONA BANKER, at 10-11 (Fall 2013). CLICK TO VIEW ARTICLE
- SBA Lending Is Great . . . Until It Isn’t, ARIZONA BANKER, at 19 (Spring 2017). CLICK TO VIEW ARTICLE
- Keynote Presentation to the Arizona School Boards Association Summer Leadership Institute: Mini-Town Hall–Early Education in Arizona (July 26, 2014).
- Presentation to the Maricopa County Bar Association and Scottsdale Bar Association: Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy (May 16, 2014).
- Presentation to the Maricopa County Association of Paralegals, an affiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants: Common Issues in Banking Litigation With a Focus on Garnishments, Levies, and Subpoenas under the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (May 14, 2014).
- Presentation to the Arizona Credit Union League Officer Compliance Network Meeting: Credit Union Compliance Issues–Garnishments, Levies, and Common Issues with Form 1099 and Discharge of Indebtedness Income Recognition (May 26, 2011).
Honors and Awards
- 2014 Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona Award from Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education and The Arizona Bar Foundation
- 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star List in the category of Banking Law
- 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers List in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”)(Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”))
- Credit Union National Association (“CUNA”)(Credit Union Compliance Expert (“CUCE”))
- Credit Union National Association (“CUNA”)(Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (“BSACS”))
- American Bar Association (member, dispute resolution section)
- American Bar Association (member, international law section)
- State Bar of Arizona (member, secretary of executive council, and editor of newsletter, alternative dispute resolution section)
- State Bar of Arizona (member, bankruptcy law section)
- Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court (past member)
- Arizona Bankers’ Association (associate member)
- Arizona Credit Union Collectors Council (associate member)
- National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders–NAGGL (past member)
- Arizona Commercial Mortgage Lenders Association (past associate member)
- Arizona Private Lenders Association (past associate member)
- Maricopa County Bar Association (past member, bankruptcy section; former director, bankruptcy section)
- Maricopa County Bar Foundation (former trustee)
- Hispanic National Bar Association (past member)
- Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association (past member)
- Junior Achievement (past instructor; past participant in annual Golf Marathon)
- Turnaround Management Association (past member; former director, Arizona Chapter)
- Arizona Town Hall (member; past recorder, past report chair)
- Silent Witness (past director; past secretary, board of directors; past fundraising committee chairman)
- Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington (past executive student advisor)
- Boy Scouts of America (past assistant scoutmaster, past committee member)
Continuing Education
- Controversias inversionista Estado en el sector energético de América Latina (State Investment Disputes in the Latin American Energy Sector)(Association of International Petroleum Negotiations (AIPN) & International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR))
- Disputas comerciales in materia de hidrocarburos en América Latina (Oil and Gas Commercial Disputes in Latin America)(AIPN & ICDR)
- Transformación en el Sector Energético Mexicano (Transformation in the Mexican Energy Sector)(AIPN & ICDR)
- Controversias en materia de electricidad en América Latina (Electriciy Disputes in Latin America)(AIPN & ICDR)
- Controversias en materia de infraestructura (Infrastructure Disputes)(AIPN & ICDR)
- Derechos humanos y comunitarios relacionados y controverias ambientales (Human and Community Rights and Environmental Disputes)(AIPN & ICDR)
- Daños en controversias en materia de la energía (Damages in Energy Disputes)(AIPN & ICDR)
- Seminario Avanzado En Materia de Danos y Prejuicio (Centro de Arbitraje de Mexico)
- Negotiation Theory & Practice (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Mediation Theory and Practice (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Cross-Cultural Conflict & Dispute Resolution (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Arbitration Practice and Advocacy (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Selected Issues in Dispute Resolution: International Identity-Based Conflict and Dispute Resolution (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Arbitrating Blockchain, Smart Contract and Smart Legal Contract Disputes (American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution)
- Resolving Disputes within Different Cultures and Regions (American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution)
- Arbitration Law Update–Focus on Tech & Innovation (American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution)
- Selected Issues in Dispute Resolution: Conflict Consulting and Coaching (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Selected Issues in Dispute Resolution: Ombuds (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Selected Issues in Dispute Resolution: Psychology of Conflict Communication (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- International Commercial Arbitration Theory and Doctrine (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- International Commercial Arbitration Procedure and Practice (Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)
- Best Practices for Arbitrators in Expedited/Fast Track Arbitrations (American Arbitration Association)
- Impartiality: Do You Know Where Your Biases Are?
- International Arbitration Awards–Examining and Discussing the Drafting of International Awards and Data from a Review of ICDR International Awards (The Florida Bar International Law Section and ICDR)
- Crossing the Line: New Developments in the Law of Arbitral Jurisdiction (American Arbitration Association)
- Que se requiere para tener un buen laudo (proceso y resultado)? (American Arbitration Association/International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR))
- How to Maximize Efficiency in a Complex Case (American Arbitration Association & ICDR)
- What Arbitrators Expect from Schedule and Damage Experts (American Arbitration Association & ICDR)
- BIM, VDC, VR: What Does it All Mean and How Does it Affect Construction Disputes? (American Arbitration Association & ICDR)
- Lawyer Ethics: What Clients Need and Want in Construction Arbitration (American Arbitration Association & ICDR)
- Construction of Alternative Energy Projects: Global Challenges (American Arbitration Association & ICDR)
- Job Site Emails, Critical Path Updates, Change Orders: How to Effectively Manage Documents, Evidence, and Electronic Discovery in Construction Arbitration (American Arbitration Association & ICDR)
- Best Practices in Commercial Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- Spring 2017 Neutral Workshop–Promissory Notes and Requests to Amend a Broker’s Employment Information in CRD (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- ICDR Awards and Commentaries: Is International Arbitration Different than Domestic Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- Arbitrator Subpoenas: Are They Worth The Paper That They’re Printed On? (American Arbitration Association)
- Arbitrators Conducting Legal Research–Good Idea or Bad? (American Arbitration Association)
- What to Expect During a Prehearing Conference Call (National Futures Association)
- Your Role As An NFA Arbitration Chairperson (National Futures Association)
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Your Duty to Disclose (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Civility In Arbitration (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Direct Communication Rule (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Expungement (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Discovery Abuse and Sanctions (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- Best Practices for Counsel Series: Mediating and Arbitrating the Large Complex Case (American Arbitration Association)
- Clarity In Award Writing (American Arbitration Association)
- Confronting Arbitrability and Jurisdiction Issues in Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- Discovery in Arbitration: Practical Advice for Domestic and International Success (American Arbitration Association)
- “Exceeded Powers”: Recent Trends in Cases Challenging Arbitrator Authority (American Arbitration Association)
- The Best Use of Med-Arb: The Advantages of Using Med-Arb to Settle Disputes (American Arbitration Association)
- ADR and Emerging Technologies: The Future Has Arrived (American Arbitration Association)
- Dealing with the Pro Se Party in Mediation and Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- An Introduction to Rule 72 Arbitrations (State Bar of Arizona)
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Basic Arbitrator Training (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Chairperson Training (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- Arbitration 101 – An Introduction and Overview for the Lawyer Who is New to Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Understanding the Prehearing (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA))
- An Online Learning Program for NFA Arbitrators (National Futures Association)
- Motion Practice Under AAA Rules: What You Need to Know (American Arbitration Association)
- The ICDR’s International Arbitration Rules: Assessing the 2014 Amendments (American Arbitration Association)
- Mediator Essentials: Skills for Facilitating Negotiated Agreements (American Arbitration Association)
- Dispute Resolution Program (Arizona Attorney General, Civil Rights Division)
- Mediation in Evolution: Challenges, Opportunities (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- Arbitration Talks (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- Mortgage Modification Mediation Education (Branson Law)
- Developments in Arbitration Law – Practice Focused Cases (American Arbitration Association)
- Recent Rule Changes in International Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- IMPASSE: Reality, Bluff or Gaming the Mediator (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- Vocal Traits and Hidden Bias (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- The Practice of International Law Throughout Florida in the Trump Era (The Florida Bar International Law Section & ICDR)
- An In-House Counsel Panel–Discussion on Their Approach to an International Arbitration (The Florida Bar International Law Section & ICDR)
- Successful Litigation & Claim Enforcement Strategies Against Sovereign States (The Florida Bar International Law Section & ICDR)
- International Arbitrator’s Roundtable: Best Practices and the Perspectives from Leading International Arbitrators (The Florida Bar International Law Section & ICDR)
- The ICSID Report and State Parties and State Related Entities in International Arbitration (The Florida Bar International Law Section & ICDR)
- Stories from the Trenches: Post Award Issues in Securities Arbitration (American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution)
- Arbitration Update: Cases, Laws, and Regulations (American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution)
- Interim Relief in Domestic and International Arbitration: The Law and the Practice (American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution)
- Handling Multi-Claim Construction Disputes: Practical Tips (American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution)
- Is That Really A Direct Order? Tough Challenges With Insubordination Issues (American Arbitration Association)
- Arbitral Immunity (American Arbitration Association)
- The “How To” of Presenting Damages in Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- Navigating the Evidence & Discovery Roadmap in Arbitration (American Arbitration Association)
- Our Global Future: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, other Innovations and the Outlook for New Technologies In International Law and the Legal Profession (The Florida Bar International Law Section and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution)
- International Arbitration Awards–Examining the Data–Discussing the Findings and Trends–Understanding How Arbitrators Approach the Drafting of an International Award (The Florida Bar International Law Section and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution)
- International Construction Arbitration–Mega Projects (The Florida Bar International Law Section and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution)
- Easiest Catch: Don’t Be Another Fish in the Dark ‘Net (The Florida Bar International Law Section and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution)
- Corruption in International Arbitration (The Florida Bar International Law Section and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution)
- How to Obtain and Enforce Emergency and Interim Relief in U.S. and International Arbitration (American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution)
- Enforcing Mediated and other Settlements in a Flat World: Learning How to Provide What International Disputants Want and Need (American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution)
- Award Writing: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards (American Arbitration Association)
- Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators (American Arbitration Association)
- 2019 AAA/ICDR/AAA Mediation.org Panel Conference (American Arbitration Association)
- 2019 AAA Construction Conference: Techniques for Managing the Growing Complexities of Construction Disputes (American Arbitration Association)
- Cyber Security: A Shared Responsibility (American Arbitration Association)
- Ethical ADR: Best Practices for All Participants (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- Negotiation on the Front Lines: Tools, Tips, and Tricks (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- ADR Talks (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
- Judge Pro Tempore Training for Civil Settlement Conference Program (Maricopa County Superior Court)
- Judge Pro Tempore Training for Short Trial Program (Maricopa County Superior Court)
- Sexual Harassment Presentation for AAA Panelists (American Arbitration Association)
- Mediation for Beginners (Maricopa County Bar Association)
- Office of Civil Rights Dispute Resolution Training (Arizona Attorney General)
- Auto Line Arbitrator Training (Better Business Bureau (BBB))
- 25 Closing Skills for Litigated Case Mediations (State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)