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Arbitrator Profile

Aug. 15, 2009

A Life in Balance

Judith M. Ryan loved practicing law, and she loved being a judge. But she found the ideal work/life balance when she became a private ADR neutral.

By Susan McRae
Daily Journal Staff Writer

ORANGE - Judith M. Ryan loved practicing law, and she loved being a judge. But she found the ideal work/life balance when she became a private ADR neutral.

"I had a young daughter in school, and I wanted to maximize that family time," Ryan said. "I wouldn't have missed all those years sitting on a dirty ballfield and watching her play."

So, after a career as a corporate lawyer, followed by eight ye...

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