- Micah W.J. Smith, United States District Judge
May 28, 2026, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., Stockholder Derivative Litigation
"The neutral mediator [David M. Murphy] in this case... did, it seems to me, a fantastic job. Highly credentialed with a tremendous amount of experience and helped to ensure that not just the full-day mediation sessions, but the many conversations over many months, stayed on track and went smoothly and coordinated that very well."
- Micah W.J. Smith, United States District Judge
May 28, 2026, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., Stockholder Derivative Litigation
“The process, once again, it was the same expert mediator who did a marvelous job here and across multiple sessions, double-blind recommendation accepted by the parties.”
- Judge Edmond Chang (N.D. Ill.)
Sept. 24, 2024 Transcript of final approval hearing, 11:5-8.
“You've got the best mediator in America working with you.”
- U.S. District Judge Richard M. Gergel
Status Conference, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, Case No. MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873 (July 19,2024)
“The involvement of a skilled mediator like Judge Phillips is always a positive factor that gives the Court comfort.”
- J. Travis Laster, Vice Chancellor
Settlement Hearing, Delaware Chancery Court, Case No. 2018-0484
“Phillips ADR mediators are among the best in the nation.”
- U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy
Order Appointing Discovery Master, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Case No. 12-CV1144
For further information regarding our team of neutrals, call Meghan Lettington at 949-760-5280, or email MLettington@phillipsadr.com
© 2025 PHILLIPS ADR | 2101 East Coast Highway, Suite 250, Corona Del Mar, California 92625 | (949) 760-5280 | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions