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Judges Powers & Nudelman Share Insights on Post-Judicial Careers in Alternative Dispute Resolution at Illinois State Bar Association-Illinois Judges Association CLE Event

May 9, 2023

Hon. Michael J. Powers, (Ret.) and Hon. Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, recently participated in a panel discussion on their post-judicial careers in alternative dispute resolution for a joint event hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Judges Association.

How to Prepare a Client for Mediation

December 20, 2022

Mediation is a popular alternative to expensive, drawn-out litigation, but many attorneys do not know how to prepare a client for mediation.

How to Use a Mediation/Arbitration Step Clause in a Commercial Contract

October 18, 2022

A mediation/arbitration step clause provides for mediation prior to arbitration. Parties contractually commit to mediating their dispute before arbitration can commence. This gives the parties a chance to resolve the matter or narrow the issues in mediation before the arbitration is commenced.

Judge Brown Co-authors Articles on Legal Ethics & Technology Competence

October 13, 2022

Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ former Business Development & Marketing Associate Manager, recently published a two-part series in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin that reviews ethical obligations and best practices for representing clients in technology-competent ways.

Use of ADR to Enforce Rights in Cannabis Contracts

July 11, 2022

Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published a Professional Perspective article with Bloomberg Law.

Judge Curcio Presents on Mediation Fundamentals for Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Attorneys

May 4, 2022

Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently presented on the fundamentals of mediation for the Chicago Bar Association’s Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee.

Judge Berger Awarded Mary Heftel Hooton Award at WBAI Annual Judicial Reception

May 3, 2022

Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, has been honored as the first retired judge and mediator to receive the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Mary Heftel Hooton Award at its Annual Judicial Reception.

Time for More Women Mediators and Arbitrators: A Perspective from ADR Systems

March 15, 2022

For almost 28 years, ADR Systems has sought to increase the presence of women on its panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Today, five former Circuit Court of Cook County women judges regularly mediate and arbitrate disputes at ADR Systems.

Judge Hanlon Presents on Alternative Negotiation Techniques and Game Theory for ITLA CLE Program

January 25, 2022

Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently presented on alternative negotiation techniques and the application of game theory in settlement negotiations for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Bootcamp CLE program on January 20, 2022.

Judge Brennan Presents on Appearing Before Commercial Calendar Judges in CBA Judicial Roundtable

January 12, 2022

Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently co-presented at a Chicago Bar Association Judicial Roundtable on bench trial presentment and effective advocacy in commercial cases on January 11, 2022.

Judge Panter Mediates $4.3 Million Hand Amputation Case

November 30, 2021

Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently mediated a personal injury dispute that ultimately settled for $4.3 million via direct negotiations after multiple in-person and remote sessions with Judge Panter.

Judge Haddad Presents on Responses to Anti-Minority Prejudice

October 14, 2021

Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, presented in part one of a two-part series focused on prejudice and hate crimes entitled “Commentary and Conversation: Hate and What You Can Do About It.”

Judge Sutter to Present on Mediation for Eviction Cases at DCBA

September 8, 2021

Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, will discuss how to mediate eviction cases at the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) event “18th Judicial Circuit Eviction Mediation Training” on September 9th.

Women’s Initiative Hosts CLE with Andrea S. Kramer, Esq.

May 27, 2021

Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, hosted the Women’s Initiative Committee’s virtual Spring CLE event, “Bias in the Legal Profession,” on May 13th.

Are You Prepared for Remote Dispute Resolution?

April 29, 2021

Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ former Business Development & Marketing Associate Manager, recently published an article in the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois blog and Spring newsletter.

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