Hon. Janet Adams Brosnahan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Her article, Finding Inspiration When Rule of Law Appears to Be Under Attack, reflects on personal experiences and professional insights that shaped her perspective on the legal profession.
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ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for January 2026, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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This article by senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), was originally published at the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) 2025 Spring Newsletter. Good work, you are trying to resolve an employment dispute short of trial or hearing. At some point during your discussions, […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for December 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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After 31 years of providing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, we’re still not tired of the phrase, “It’s Settled.” That defines our job and what you expect from us. As we close out 2025, we’re noting highlights that defined the past year, the changes you can expect in 2026 and reaffirming the promise we’ve upheld […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for November 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently discussed what happens after an answer has been filed in a personal injury lawsuit at the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) CLE event “Civil Trial Practice: At Issue, Now What?” on December 3rd. Judge Sutter was joined by Sean Driscoll, Driscoll Law Group, […]
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Thirty-one years ago, ADR Systems opened with a simple mission: to deliver closure through alternative dispute resolution using professionalism, care and respect. At that time, mediation and arbitration were not part of the life of a case. Today, they are an important consideration in almost every one.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for October 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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ADR Systems is pleased to announce that Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.) will be presenting at the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s “Construction Law Essentials” program in Chicago from November 13th-14th. Judge Curcio will present “Dispute Resolution, Remedies for Nonpayment and Statutes Impacting Construction,” a session that explores different forms of dispute resolution – including […]
Read MoreMany parties desire to have their ‘day in court’ – their opportunity to present their claims or defenses before a judge or jury in pursuit of justice. The courtroom has long symbolized authority, accountability and public recognition. Yet litigation costs are mounting, the life of a case is lengthening and fewer cases – according to some […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for September 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
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Hon. Elizabeth M. Budzinski, (Ret.) and Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, will be featured panelists at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Strategic Advocacy in Mediation: Insights from the Mediator’s Chair CLE and networking event. This event will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00 PM to […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Personal Injury Settlement Report for August 2025, which features a sample of unique personal injury cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for August 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.
Read MoreJudge Lawler and ADR System’s Case Ambassador Program transformed a complex, multi-party personal injury case into a productive and ultimately successful mediation. By engaging the parties and carriers well in advance as part of the Case Ambassador process, Judge Lawler removed roadblocks, clarified positions, and laid the groundwork for meaningful negotiations before mediation day. His reputation for being a well-respected and successful mediator for high-exposure, high-value cases brought immediate credibility to the process, and our case manager ensured seamless coordination and communication throughout the proceedings. This was mediation as a true process — not a one-day event — and it worked.
Gregg E. Strellis, Esq.Strellis Firm, Chartered
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