About
Gilbert M. Román
Arbitrator • Mediator • Early Neutral Evaluator
Gilbert M. Román brings more than four decades of experience as an arbitrator, mediator, trial attorney, in-house counsel, law firm partner, and chief judge. A former member of the American Arbitration Association's arbitration and mediation panels, he handled a wide range of civil disputes before taking the bench.
Drawing on extensive experience in private practice and the judiciary, he is known for his thoughtful preparation, balanced judgment, and commitment to fair and efficient dispute resolution.
As an arbitrator, he emphasizes disciplined case management, efficient hearings, and clear, enforceable awards. As a mediator, he employs a practical, settlement-focused approach grounded in subject-matter expertise and an understanding of legal, business, and interpersonal dynamics.
His background includes extensive employment law experience as well as appellate decision-making, commercial law, and consumer dispute experience. He integrates judicial perspective, litigation experience, and advanced ADR skills to deliver fair, efficient, and well-managed proceedings.
Practice Advantages
- Judicial decision-making perspective
- Extensive mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate experience
- Professional communication and facilitation skills from intake through resolution
- Established professional reputation and credibility
- Careful management of time and cost
- Proven organizational leadership
- Flexible scheduling and format options
