Hon. David S. Cunningham III (Ret.) joins JAMS as a neutral with decades of distinguished legal and judicial career spanning more than four decades. Judge Cunningham has presided over a wide array of cases spanning family law, probate, and complex civil litigation, including mass torts and class actions. His impressive career is marked by a focus on equity, constitutional rights, procedural fairness, business related litigation, and case management, including his leadership role as Supervising Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Complex Litigation Program.
Before his judicial appointment, Judge Cunningham built a notable trial and civil litigation practice in both public and private sectors. He began his legal career in the Honors Program with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, where his work on voting rights cases contributed to the federal extension of the Voting Rights Act. He later served as a judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and practiced in major law firms, developing substantial experience in redevelopment, eminent domain, public law, and complex civil litigation.
Judge Cunningham also served as the President of the Los Angeles Police Commission during a critical era of federal oversight and institutional reform including key policies on use of force, hiring standards and community relations protocols building on post Rodney King era efforts to enhance accountability through structured oversight, and facilitated the recruitment of Chief William Bratton in 2002. He has been active in legal education and community institutions, contributing his expertise to academic settings and civic boards alike.
Judge Cunningham strives to provide attorneys an opportunity to make their arguments while maintaining efficiency and mutual respect for everyone. He earned respect from counsel on both sides of the docket for his ability to navigate complex legal and factual issues with impartiality and practical insight. His broad experience equips him to serve effectively as a mediator, arbitrator and neutral evaluator in a wide range of civil disputes.
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Selected Speaking/Publication and Engagements
Judge Cunningham is a frequent presenter and panelist on complex litigation, mass torts, product liability, employment law, arbitration and trial practice in programs for judges and practitioners.
Judicial Education Programs
Judge Cunningham has also presented extensively in judicial education programs on substantive law and case management.
Bar Admissions
Teaching
Virtual hearings available nationwide
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