Charles E. Rumbaugh

Charles E. Rumbaugh is an attorney practicing in commercial/international/government contract law with an emphasis in the private dispute/negotiation related arena as an educator/trainer, professional speaker, arbitrator/mediator, private judge, and ADR Consultant. He is a frequent writer/publisher and speaker on substantive topics including Business/International Trade, Government contracting/acquisition, advanced/basic Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration skills training seminars/workshops in Latin America, Canada, Far East, and throughout the United States. He has published/distributed the widely recognized “Contractual/Regulatory Update” and “ADR Tips” for over 10 years.

Previously, Mr. Rumbaugh was Corporate Director of Contracts & Pricing for Lear Astronics Corporation where he was responsible for the contracts, pricing, and business management functions. Earlier he was Assistant to Corporate Vice President, Contracts policy and legal counsel at a major business unit for Hughes Aircraft Company (Hughes Electronics). Before joining Hughes he was Corporations Counsel for the California Department of Corporations.

Mr. Rumbaugh received his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from UCLA and was employed as an engineer with Westinghouse Electric Corporation prior to attending California Western School of Law where he received a Juris Doctor degree. He also has an ADR Mediation Certificate from Harvard University, Pepperdine University and Center for Conflict Resolution, and an Advanced Management Program Certificate from the USC Graduate School of Business. 

He has been adjunct professor/lecturer at several universities for their commercial/business, contract & procurement, international law and ADR/Negotiation programs including the Naval Postgraduate School and as an advisor to the California State University Contracts and Supply Management Certification Program.  He is currently on Advisory Boards to the McGraw-Hill Contemporary Learning Series and Editorial Board of the Franchising Business & Law Alert.

Charles Rumbaugh is an AV rated attorney and was recently elected to Senior Membership grade of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.  He has been an active member of several professional associations as well as in a leadership position with the ABA (Litigation, Judicial Division, Construction Forum, Real Property, and Public Contract Law Sections), California State Bar (Litigation and Business Law Sections), Federal Bar Association (Beverly Hills Chapter), National Contract Management Association, Society of Professionals In Dispute Resolution and Institute for Supply Management, etc. 

Recent Mediation Evaluations:

“Had attitude of getting it done that day!”
“Down to earth.  I liked the way you applied appropriate pressure to both sides.  It was very effective.  Good job.”
“He was able to hit all sides with their weaknesses (in a nice way).”
“Mr. Rumbaugh was very professional throughout.  He really went a few extra miles to understand the case and probe the weaknesses of each side.  That extra work gave his opinions credibility and bite.”
“He worked hard at getting the parties to come together—he has a nice manner while still
      being firm.”
“Friendly, Professional, Informed.”
“Impartiality, focus on the facts.”
“Moved matter along.”
“Relaxed but focused.”
“Tenacious and patient.”
“Open and easy going—gets down to the issues quickly.”
“Sensitive to clients’ needs.”
“I believe he was deeply concerned to solve this case. I wish to thank him for his
      diligence.”
References available upon request

P.O. Box 2636
Rolling Hills (Los Angeles), CA 90274
 Arbitrator/Private Judge/Mediator
(310) 373-1981 / FAX (310) 373-4182
888 ADROffice (toll free)
www.Rumbaugh.net