Gerald S. (Jerry) Clay is a past national director of the American Arbitration Association, currently chairing the AAA's Large Complex Case program in Hawaii, where he also presides over its Advisory Counsel. Co-author of the popular "Before You Sue" introduction to mediation, he has also published many learned articles and books on construction law and alternative dispute resolution. Today, he is a recognized pioneer in ADR application to construction and business, and more recently has helped introduce and expand the pro-active concept of "partnering" (dispute prevention) in pacific area construction and public policy circles.