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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 […]

A New Article by Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) Provides Steps to a Successful Mediation

July 29, 2016

A new article by Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.), published on July 20, 2016 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, provides useful tips and insight into how attorneys and parties can pave the way to a successful mediation. Entitled, “Mediation: Know whom you’re persuading,” the article provides concrete steps attorneys can take to increase the […]

Judge Burke and Judge Hogan to Present at Gordon & Rees LLC Chicago Legal Education Conference

July 8, 2016

On July 21st, 2016, Hon. Michael J. Hogan , (Ret.) and Hon. Dennis Burke, (Ret.) will present at Gordon & Rees LLP Chicago Legal Education Conference for Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) program, “Implicit and Unconscious Bias in Litigation and the Media.” The programs will explore cutting edge legal issues, spanning areas such as employment, construction, […]

Judge Haddad Settles High-Profile Lawsuit

May 12, 2016

ADR Systems congratulates Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.) for recently settling a difficult, high-profile case that was spotlighted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The case involved a plaintiff who was sexually abused by a man she met through a popular online dating service. The victim claimed that the dating service was negligent in their failure […]

Judge Brown to Present at IICLE

May 10, 2016

On June 3rd, 2016, Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.) will present at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) program, “21st Century Advocacy: The Psychology of Persuasion.” This program will examine how attorneys can effectively incorporate persuasion tactics into their practice. Judge Brown will speak specifically on the benefits of alternative dispute resolution and […]

Judge Burke to Present at AAJ’s 2016 Annual Convention

May 3, 2016

On July 24th, 2016, Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) will present at the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) 2016 Annual Convention. This year’s convention will take place in Los Angeles and cover a range of topics that will be presented by some of the legal industry’s most prominent leaders. Judge Burke will be presenting on how […]

Judge Haddad Receives the CBA’s Vanguard Award

March 17, 2016

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. […]

ADR Systems’ Neutrals Named in Leading Lawyers’ Top 10 for ADR

February 26, 2016

ADR Systems congratulates Hon. Michael J. Hogan, (Ret.), Hon. Clifford L. Meacham, (Ret.) and Kevin R. Sido, Esq. on being named in Leading Lawyers’ Top 10 for ADR. Leading Lawyers is an online directory for the nation’s most prominent legal professionals. Every year, Leading Lawyers asks thousands of attorneys which of their peers they believe represent top talent in their respective […]

15th Annual International Mediation Tournament

February 9, 2016

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 students international […]

The Benefits of Pre-Mediation and Post-Mediation Contact in Commercial Mediation

February 5, 2016

Parties 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 […]

Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) to Speak at Wilson Elser

February 4, 2016

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 […]

Judge Panter to Present on Reinventing Your Legal Career at the CBA

January 8, 2016

On January 14th, 2016, Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) will speak at a webcast hosted by the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). The webcast, entitled, “Reinventing Your Legal Career,” will explore alternative and conventional methods attorneys can use to change or advance their careers. Judge Panter will share his legal knowledge and expertise in a quick-fire […]

Judges Kelley and Panter to Present at Pincus’ 6th Annual Circuit Court Boot Camp Seminar

November 30, 2015

On December 11, 2015, ADR Systems’ neutrals Hon. Daniel J. Kelley, (Ret.) and Hon. Michael R. Panter, (Ret.) will serve on a panel for the 6th Annual Circuit Court Boot Camp Seminar hosted by Pincus Professional Education. They will discuss the common procedural issues attorneys face in litigation, and provide tips for how attorneys can improve their skills […]

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