Apr 13, 2026
Hon. Holly J. Fujie (Ret.) Joins ADR Services, Inc.
Hon. Holly J. Fujie (Ret.) brings more than four decades of experience in complex civil litigation and judicial leadership to her work as a mediator. Over the course of her career spanning over 30 years in private practice and more than a decade on the Los Angeles Superior Court, she has developed a reputation for handling high-stakes disputes with precision, fairness and a deep understanding of both the legal and human dynamics that drive conflict.
Before joining the bench, Judge Fujie was an equity partner at Buchalter and its predecessor firms, where she litigated complex business disputes across a wide range of industries. Her practice included banking and finance, insurance coverage, contract and fraud matters, employment disputes, legal malpractice, real estate and business dissolutions. This breadth of experience continues to inform her work today, particularly in matters involving sophisticated commercial issues and layered financial relationships.
Appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court by Governor Jerry Brown, Judge Fujie served for over ten years in key civil assignments, including the Personal Injury Hub and an Unlimited Civil courtroom at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. On the bench, she presided over complex, high-value cases and frequently managed proceedings involving heightened emotions, difficult personalities and significant procedural challenges. Her ability to maintain control, ensure fairness and move matters forward efficiently became a hallmark of her judicial service.
Judge Fujie’s transition to dispute resolution was driven by a clear observation: many cases that proceed through prolonged litigation could—and should—be resolved earlier with the right intervention. She saw firsthand how emotional barriers, misaligned expectations and communication breakdowns often led to unnecessary cost and delay, with outcomes that left no one fully satisfied. That perspective now underpins her approach as a neutral.
Her leadership experience further distinguishes her practice. Judge Fujie is a former President of the State Bar of California, where she successfully navigated complex institutional challenges and high-stakes negotiations affecting the legal profession. She has held numerous leadership roles across judicial, bar and community organizations, and has long been a respected voice on issues of diversity, access to justice and professional development.
Throughout her career, Judge Fujie has earned recognition not only for her legal acumen, but for her integrity, judgment and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Attorneys who have appeared before her consistently describe her as thoughtful, knowledgeable, fair and deeply respectful, with a calm presence and a practical approach to problem-solving.
At her core, Judge Fujie is driven by a straightforward objective: to help parties resolve disputes efficiently, thoughtfully and in a way that allows them to move forward—without the continued burden of litigation.