ADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for receiving the Chicago Bar Association’s (CBA) Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Awards were established in 1998 to honor individuals and institutions who have made both justice and the legal profession more accessible to the Chicago community. The reception will take place on April 20th, 2016 at the Standard Club. […]
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On March 8th, 2016, Loyola University Chicago’s Dispute Resolution Program and the International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) will co-sponsor the 15th Annual International Law School Mediation Tournament. More than 400 participants from around the world will gather at Loyola’s Philip H. Corboy Law Center to compete in a four-day mediation skills tournament designed to challenge […]
Read MoreParties may be able to more effectively mediate their commercial case when they take full advantage of pre-mediation and post-mediation contact. Communicating with the mediator before or after the mediation may not be utilized in all sessions, but it can greatly contribute to the success of a mediation. Pre-mediation contact sets expectations, and lowers the […]
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On March 2nd, 2016, Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) will speak at a Lunch and Learn that will be held at Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP. Judge Panter will give insight into a number of topics ranging from how judges deal with attorneys in the court room to tips for preparing for trial and […]
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It is no secret that choosing the right ADR provider and mediator can make all the difference in the outcome of your dispute. However, developing a sound strategy before entering the mediation process is just as important in determining the outcome of your case and your client’s overall satisfaction. We asked Hon. Philip L. Bronstein, […]
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ADR Systems is happy to announce our sponsorship of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ (CVLS) 2015 Vino & Van Gogh event that will take place on October 16th, 2015 at the National Hellenic Museum. This annual event brings together a variety of professionals to enjoy a night of art, featuring works created by local artists and […]
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ADR Systems was a proud sponsor of the 17th hole at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) Annual Golf Outing. The event took place on August 20th, 2015 at the Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois, with Clifford Law Offices as the lead sponsor. This year, more than 120 supporters turned out for golf and […]
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On November 12th, 2015, Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.) will present at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2015 Women of the Section of Litigation Conference. This year’s program is entitled, “Presumed Defective: The Impact of the Malfunction Theory on Products Cases,” and will be led by a panel of experts. The panel will discuss how […]
Read MoreA new article by Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., published on June 3, 2015 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, discusses how our instinctive reaction to unfairness can negatively impact negotiations, and offers tips for mitigating these cognitive biases. Entitled, “Decision-making in negotiations and handling the reaction to unfairness,” the article explains how negotiations can be […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its recently updated “Take a Tour” video. The video has been edited to reflect two of ADR Systems’ recent achievements – our new brand and the addition of our new space. The video now includes new brand language, shots of our new, expanded facilities, and an up-to-date list of case types in which we specialize. ADR […]
Read MoreIn April of 2015, senior mediator and arbitrator, Gary M. Ropski., won second place in the 27th annual Patent Cup Sailing Competition. The Patent Cup is an international sailing competition for patent attorneys and professionals. The race takes place in a different country every year, with this year’s competition taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. […]
Read MoreADR Systems is happy to announce our sponsorship of the 2015 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Professional Liability and Municipal Law Conference that will take place on June 4th-5th, 2015. This annual event brings together claims professionals, defense counsel, and corporate and staff counsel to discuss hot topics in professional liability. Topics will include defending […]
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On June 15th, 2015, Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) will present “Making the Most of Your Arbitration” at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Judge Burke will be joined by fellow speakers, Scott A. Blumenshine, Esq. of the Law Offices of Meyer and Blumenshine and Mindy M. Medley, Esq. of Clausen Miller, P.C. The panel will discuss when it is appropriate to consider arbitration for your […]
Read MoreADR Systems is pleased to announce that our new facilities on the 28th floor were featured in the May issue of Chicago Lawyer magazine. The article highlighted ADR Systems’ steady growth over the last 20 years, and our continued legacy as the Midwest’s largest alternative dispute resolution service provider. ADR Systems expanded its facilities to the 28th […]
Read MoreADR Systems is happy to announce that we have partnered with the DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA) as a Premium Corporate Sponsor. As part of our partnership, we will be sponsoring several upcoming events hosted by the DCBA, including the DCBA’s monthly Happy Hours. In addition, ADR Systems now has facilities in Kane and DuPage County, […]
Read MoreMy mediation at ADR Systems proved to be extremely successful, thanks to the professionalism of our mediator. Judge Kelley adeptly settled a very complex case involving serious injuries. His patience, knowledge of the case, and considerate treatment of the parties involved all contributed to reaching a settlement that both sides found acceptable. Kudos to Judge Kelley and ADR Systems for an experience I hope soon to repeat.
Thomas P Cernek, Esq.Law Offices of Thomas P. Cernek & Associates
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