James T. Giles

James T. Giles possesses extensive legal experience, having served as an Executive Board Member at the American Arbitration Association since May 2009 and as Of Counsel in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group at Pepper Hamilton LLP since October 2008, where a specialization in Alternative Dispute Resolution for employment and business disputes is evident. Previously, James held significant judicial roles as U.S. District Judge and Chief Judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, with a tenure in the Federal Judiciary spanning from January 1980 to October 2008. Early career highlights include positions as Partner and Associate at Pepper Hamilton LLP, emphasizing labor and employment litigation, and as a Field Attorney for the National Labor Relations Board. Academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Amherst College.