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 7:00 PM at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. One hour of CLE credit is pending.

Judge Budzinski and Judge Quinn will share insight from years as jurists and successful mediators on offering practical guidance to help attorneys navigate mediation with precision. Drawing on their experiences, they will discuss how preparation, communication and adaptability can influence the mediation process and its outcomes.

To attend this program and hear from Judge Budzinski and Judge Quinn alongside fellow panelists, register here.

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Hon. Elizabeth M. Budzinski, (Ret.) was a hard-working, meticulous and highly sought-after trial judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County for 20 years before joining ADR Systems as a senior mediator and arbitrator.  She is skilled at bringing even the most recalcitrant parties to a resolution of their dispute. Attorneys who have settled cases with Judge Budzinski describe her as diligent, fair and someone who can keep the parties talking.

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Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn, (Ret.) brings 38 years of legal experience to her role as a senior mediator and arbitrator. On the bench she presided over both commercial and personal injury cases, including one of the largest toxic tort cases in Cook County. She values patience when working with parties to resolve disputes and urges everyone involved in her mediations to intentionally listen to each other.

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