Judge Lenihan currently has an 85% settlement rate primarily handling cases in the early discovery phase. As one litigant stated: “I had never been in a situation like this business breakup before, and was a bit anxious, to say the least. I appreciate the fact that you were able to oversee the process so that it remained civil, allowed all sides to be heard, and kept us all moving toward a mutual agreement.”
She is pleased to include Jessica Lynch in the mediation, ENE and arbitration services offered by Lenihan ADR. Ms. Lynch and the Judge have taught mediation skills course to students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, allowing her to observe firsthand Ms. Lynch’s excellent mediation skills. Over the course of her career, Jessica has handled matters – and resolved cases – involving civil litigation, employment law, class actions, landlord-tenant and family law. Her experience as in-house counsel for Alcoa brings a practical perspective to Lenihan ADR because Jessica knows and appreciates the realities of how corporate business operates.
412-440-7411
info@judgelenihanadr.com
The Honorable Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan is a nationally recognized United States Magistrate Judge who served for 20 years on the bench in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Her federal court case experience spans virtually every type of dispute including employment matters, FLSA claims, class action suits, civil rights litigation, environmental claims, medical malpractice, complex commercial matters, and personal injury. She has presided over many jury and bench trials, ruled on countless discovery disputes, and successfully mediated hundreds of cases. During the Court’s Covid-19 initiative to resolve cases, Judge Lenihan had a 96% success rate. After retiring from the bench in October 2023, she has decided to continue her work in mediation and other forms of conflict resolution.
Prior to her time as a judge, Lenihan was a civil litigation attorney as well as Corporate Secretary & Assistant Counsel at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed her mediation training at the Federal Judicial Center and subsequently taught those skills to judges on a national level. Judge Lenihan received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and served on the Law Review. She currently teaches Mediation Skills at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
(412) 523-6814
jessica.lynch.esq@gmail.com
Jessica Lynch is a Mediator, Arbitrator, Neutral, and Attorney. Jessica previously served as Chief Counsel-Human Resources for Arconic (formerly Alcoa Inc.) after litigating disputes in private practice for several years. She now has her own ADR practice serving private clients as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County courts, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and JustMediationPittsburgh.
In addition to her professional services, Jessica enjoys teaching Mediation Skills with Judge Lenihan at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Previously she taught human resources management courses and conflict resolution at Slippery Rock University, California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest), and Chatham University. Jessica also is an instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Jessica formerly served on the Board of Directors for Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, and was President of the Executive Women’s Council of Greater Pittsburgh. Currently she is a member of Allegheny County Bar Association Women in the Law Division, Greater Pittsburgh Business & Professional Women, Junior League of Pittsburgh, and League of Women Voters. Jessica has a mini-MBA certificate from the Katz School of Business and is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and the William & Mary School of Law.
Jessica Lynch is an experienced attorney and problem solver. Over the course of her career she has handled matters—and resolved cases– involving civil litigation, corporate work, labor and employment law, class actions, housing, and immigration. As in-house counsel for a large, global corporation, Jessica investigated matters, partnered with the Ethics & Compliance Department, and learned that resolving cases out of court was the formula for success, for all parties. Through use of her skills of ethics, perseverance, and empathy, Jessica has proven to be successful in solving difficult problems.
412-440-7411
info@judgelenihanadr.com
The Honorable Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan is a nationally recognized United States Magistrate Judge who served for 20 years on the bench in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Her federal court case experience spans virtually every type of dispute including employment matters, FLSA claims, class action suits, civil rights litigation, environmental claims, medical malpractice, complex commercial matters, and personal injury. She has presided over many jury and bench trials, ruled on countless discovery disputes, and successfully mediated hundreds of cases. During the Court’s Covid-19 initiative to resolve cases, Judge Lenihan had a 96% success rate. After retiring from the bench in October 2023, she has decided to continue her work in mediation and other forms of conflict resolution.
Prior to her time as a judge, Lenihan was a civil litigation attorney as well as Corporate Secretary & Assistant Counsel at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed her mediation training at the Federal Judicial Center and subsequently taught those skills to judges on a national level. Judge Lenihan received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and served on the Law Review. She currently teaches Mediation Skills at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
(412) 523-6814
jessica.lynch.esq@gmail.com
Jessica Lynch is a Mediator, Arbitrator, Neutral, and Attorney. Jessica previously served as Chief Counsel-Human Resources for Arconic (formerly Alcoa Inc.) after litigating disputes in private practice for several years. She now has her own ADR practice serving private clients as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County courts, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and JustMediationPittsburgh.
In addition to her professional services, Jessica enjoys teaching Mediation Skills with Judge Lenihan at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Previously she taught human resources management courses and conflict resolution at Slippery Rock University, California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest), and Chatham University. Jessica also is an instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Jessica formerly served on the Board of Directors for Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, and was President of the Executive Women’s Council of Greater Pittsburgh. Currently she is a member of Allegheny County Bar Association Women in the Law Division, Greater Pittsburgh Business & Professional Women, Junior League of Pittsburgh, and League of Women Voters. Jessica has a mini-MBA certificate from the Katz School of Business and is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and the William & Mary School of Law.
Jessica Lynch is an experienced attorney and problem solver. Over the course of her career she has handled matters—and resolved cases– involving civil litigation, corporate work, labor and employment law, class actions, housing, and immigration. As in-house counsel for a large, global corporation, Jessica investigated matters, partnered with the Ethics & Compliance Department, and learned that resolving cases out of court was the formula for success, for all parties. Through use of her skills of ethics, perseverance, and empathy, Jessica has proven to be successful in solving difficult problems.
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