Alternative Dispute Resolution News

Article Outlines What Counsel Should Consider Before Filing for Arbitration

September 14, 2017

ADR Systems has recently published an article in CLM Magazine that discusses important considerations for counsel before commencing the arbitration process. The article, entitled “The Art of Arbitration,” captures the insight of several knowledgeable attorneys and arbitrators. The panel included: Anne Blume, co-managing partner, Cozen O’Connor; Kevin R. Sido, Esq., partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP […]

ADR Systems Introduces Arbitration: You Have Choices

September 5, 2017

ADR Systems is pleased to announce Arbitration: You Have Choices, a new brochure that helps attorneys understand the many choices they have in commercial arbitration. This guide will give attorneys a better understanding of the commercial arbitration process and their options during the process, including selecting an arbitrator, setting rules and provider guidelines and tailoring […]

More Than a Name: Who Is ADR Systems?

August 8, 2017

When Marc Becker founded ADR Systems more than 23 years ago, the concept of dispute resolution was unknown in the Chicago legal community. It’s different today. “Thinking about mediation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes is necessary in the life of any case,” Marc said. “At some point, every case will be decided by a […]

Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq.: Premediation Meetings Increase Likelihood of Settling a Case

August 2, 2017

Ms. Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, published a new article highlighting an American Bar Association (ABA) research study that shows premediation meetings or caucuses increase the likelihood of settling a case. In the article, entitled, “Lengthy ABA study suggests better way to conduct mediation,” Ms. Frisbie discusses her own […]

Hon. Judge Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) Elected to ISBA Board

August 1, 2017

Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) was elected to serve on the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Assembly Board for Cook County. The ISBA Assembly Board is responsible for maintaining and developing the policies for the Association. The Assembly meets twice a year and includes 203 lawyer members who are elected on a pro-rata basis from […]

ADR Systems Welcomes Hon. Edward Washington II, (Ret.)

July 17, 2017

ADR Systems is pleased to announce that the Hon. Edward Washington II, (Ret.) has joined our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. In his 30 years of legal experience, Judge Washington has served as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 corporation, a national law firm partner in litigation and a trial judge in the Cook […]

Judge Berger to Speak at WBAI Sixth Annual Domestic Relations Roundtable

May 16, 2017

On Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 from 2:30pm-4:30pm, Hon.Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) will speak at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Sixth Annual Domestic Relations Roundtable. The presentation, entitled, “Complex Issues and Out of the Box Solutions for the Intermediate Family Law Practitioner,” will explore the different strategies for approaching and participating in a successful family law […]

Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) to Speak at the ABA TIPS Section Conference

April 26, 2017

On Friday, April 28th, 2017 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.), will speak in a panel presentation at the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice (TIPS) Section Conference at the JW Marriott Chicago. The presentation, entitled, “The Art of Mediation,” will explore the different strategies for approaching and participating […]

Hon. Michael J. Panter, (Ret.), Uses James Bond to Explain Respect in Mediation

April 25, 2017

A new article by Hon. Michael J. Panter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, invokes memories of James Bond to explain the reasons why mediations come to a halt when one side claims that the other side’s negotiation shows a lack of respect. Entitled, “Have a nice day, Mr. Bond,” Judge Panter notes […]

Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq. to Speak at Chicago Bar Association

April 18, 2017

On April 18th, 2017, Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq. will speak alongside Leonard Riskin at the Chicago Bar Association at 5:30 p.m. The interactive program, entitled, “Mindfulness and Mediation: What (if anything) do the two have in common?” will explore the impact of mindfulness on an attorney’s professional practice, increasing their conflict resolution effectiveness. Teresa F. Frisbie, […]

ADR Systems Launches Innovative Last Minute Mediation Program

February 21, 2017

Last minute mediation – outside of normal business hours – is now provided by ADR Systems. Today ADR Systems launched this new and innovative program that gives clients rapid access to mediation services before trial, including: Morning from 7-9am Evening from 5-7pm Weekends “Our clients have been asking for emergency mediation services,” says Marc Becker, […]

Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) to Speak at the 2016 Women’s Initiative Program

October 13, 2016

On October 27th, 2016, Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) will speak at the 2016 Women’s Initiative Program for ALFA International at The Loews Chicago. The seminar, entitled, “A Woman’s Place: Getting Into The First Chair,” will offer guidance on how women can be deliberate and vigilant in claiming their spot in the legal industry. This event […]

Judge Durkin Settles Complex Insurance Coverage Issues in Multidistrict Class Actions

October 6, 2016

ADR Systems’ longest serving mediator and arbitrator, Hon. Thomas P. Durkin, (Ret), successfully mediated the insurance aspects of class actions that the parties never thought would settle. The mediation involved class actions in many different districts of the country, joined by Multidistrict Litigation Rules in Charleston, South Carolina. There were tens of thousands of claimants […]

Get to Know our Newest Neutral: Judge Helaine Berger

September 30, 2016

We are pleased to announce that Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) has joined ADR Systems’ distinguished panel of mediators and arbitrators. Judge Berger will concentrate in family law. She served for 18 years as a judge in the Cook County Circuit Court’s Domestic Relations Division and the Child Protection and Juvenile Justice Department. Her high […]

Hon. William J. Haddad Will Be The Emcee For The Decalogue Society of Lawyers Merit Award Dinner

August 29, 2016

On September 15, 2016, Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) will be the emcee at the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Merit Award Dinner to honor Israel Supreme Court Justice Salim Joubran. The event will be held at the Union League Club of Chicago. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to emcee this special event,” says […]

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