Mission Statement

“We create a better way to solve problems and build relationships. Elevating the concept of strategic planning, we turn groups into cohesive teams with specific goals and a definitive timeframe.”

— Jerry Clay, Founder of Clay Partnering

Our Leadership

At Clay Partnering, our trained facilitators are ready to coach your team to long-term success. Working closely with your group to understand their unique needs, we’ll create a personalized plan for your group.

Jerry Clay, Founder

Gerald “Jerry” Clay brings more than 50 years of legal experience to the table. Jerry received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Law before moving to Hawaii in 1974. He is the founder of Clay Iwamura Pulice & Nervell; adjunct professor at University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law; co-author of “Before You Sue,” an introduction to mediation; and former president of The Mediation Center of the Pacific. Today, Jerry is a passionate pioneer in applying alternative dispute resolution and prevention — partnering facilitation — to all types of businesses in Hawaii and beyond.