Find Common Ground
Through Preparation, Judgment, and Experience
Jillian Keith brings disciplined preparation, seasoned judgment, and a calm, strategic approach to resolving complex disputes. Her mediation practice is informed by extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, giving her insight into not only the law, but the real pressures, risks, and realities that drive resolution.
Commercial · Products Liability · Professional Liability · Environmental
Why Attorneys From Both Sides Choose Jillian Keith
Trial-Tested, Balanced Perspective
Prepared and Engaged
Candid, Professional
Jillian has represented clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides, giving her rare insights into how cases are evaluated, positioned and resolved when trial risk is real.
Jillian begins mediation with careful review of submissions, early issue framing, and active management of the process so sessions stay focused and efficient.
Jillian reality-tests positions thoughtfully and directly, without posturing or pressure, helping parties move past impasse toward informed agreement.
Experience That Brings Perspective
Before founding Jillian Keith ADR, PLLC, Jillian served as an Equity Partner at a national law firm, representing clients in high-stakes commercial, products, environmental, and professional liability, as well as personal injury disputes. Working on both sides of the docket sharpened her ability to assess risk, credibility, and trial exposure with clarity and pragmatism.
Jillian is also trained in advanced mediation techniques through the Pepperdine Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, reinforcing her commitment to disciplined, structured resolution.
Memberships:
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• Texas Bar Association (1999)
• California Bar Association (2010)
• Faculty Member, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
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Admissions:
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• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas​
Education:
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• Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University, Mediating the Litigated Case (August, 2024)
• University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1999)
• University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1995)
• Plan II Honors Program; Junior Fellows​​
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Trial Experience:
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• Commercial
• Products Liability
• Personal Injury
• National trial counsel in high-stakes product liability cases
• Commercial Litigation
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