Chris Poole

Chris Poole is an experienced executive with a robust background in dispute resolution, technology, and legal services. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of JAMS Inc. since December 2007, Chris leads a prominent provider of dispute resolution services with over 25 resolution centers in the US and UK. Previous roles include Director at Guidance Software, where Chris contributed to enhancing cybersecurity measures, and Director at CaseCentral, specializing in cloud-based eDiscovery software. Chris notably held leadership positions at Thomson Elite, significantly increasing company revenue and establishing it as a leader in practice management software. Additionally, Chris served as Executive Director at Latham & Watkins, managing operations for a top international law firm, and as Director at Theodore Barry & Associates, focusing on technology strategy. Chris Poole holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University and an MBA in Computers and Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management.