Kelly, J. Michael

Cooley LLP
3 Embarcadero Center, 20th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111-4004
Phone: 
(415) 693-2076
Fax: 
(415) 693-2222
Occupation: 
Attorney
Education: 
B.A., Emory University, 1966; J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1969
Areas of Specialization: 
Creditors' rights, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
Advocate Location(s): 
Oakland
San Francisco
San Jose
Santa Rosa
Remote Virtual/Video
ADR Training: 
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Training (Yeend) - 6 hours; (Rosenberg) - 18 hours; Handled an average of 2-3 mediations per year under the BDRP Program since its inception.
ADR Style: 
Depends on circumstances and preferences of parties, but generally: Initial joint caucus with parties, followed by separate caucuses with each side with combination evaluative/facilitative and directive/collaborative approaches