Alternative Dispute Resolution News

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.

Presiding Judge of Lake County Civil Division Joins ADR Systems

March 3, 2023

ADR Systems is delighted to welcome Hon. Mitchell L. Hoffman, (Ret.) to its panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Hoffman has served the legal community for over 38 years, most recently as the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division in Lake County.

Cook County Law Division Judge Leverages Decades of Trial, Judicial Experience as New ADR Systems Neutral

February 2, 2023

ADR Systems is excited to welcome Hon. Lorna E. Propes, (Ret.) to our panel of senior mediators and arbitrators. Judge Propes brings 32 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer and 12 as a trial judge to her new role.

ADR Systems’ 2023 Outlook: Your Solution Starts Here

December 29, 2022

This may be a new year, but many of you face the same dilemmas as before: stagnant negotiations, anxious clients and the challenges of litigating in the face of court backlogs. ADR Systems is your solution, helping you break through impasses, resolve your cases and bring closure to your clients.

How to Prepare Your Client for Mediation: Recommendations from ADR Systems’ Neutrals

December 20, 2022

In an article featured in the Fall Newsletter of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and on their blog, four senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems – Hon. Christopher E. Lawler, (Ret.); Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.); Hon. Jack, Callahan, (Ret.) and Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) – review how counsel can correct mediation […]

A Letter to Our Clients

December 1, 2022

It is the time of year during which we reflect on the good in our lives. I am grateful for our growing panel of exceptional neutrals who work tirelessly to resolve every case, our dedicated staff who deliver unparalleled service and you – our many clients – who come to us for mediation, arbitration and […]

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 Two-Part Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Series 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’ Business Development & Marketing Assistant 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.

ADR Systems Develops New Model Clause Language for Commercial Contracts

October 6, 2022

ADR Systems has developed new Model Clause Language for commercial contracts. Counsel can use our ready-made mediation, arbitration and step clauses in commercial contracts to provide a roadmap for resolving future disputes.

Law Division Judge Brings Jury Trial, Settlement Conference Experience to ADR Systems

September 20, 2022

ADR Systems is excited to welcome Hon. Edward S. Harmening, (Ret.) as the sixth new senior mediator and arbitrator to join our accomplished panel in the last year.

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.

Will County Pretrial Judge Brings Expansive Settlement Record to ADR Systems

July 8, 2022

ADR Systems is excited to welcome Hon. Michael J. Powers, (Ret.) as a new senior mediator and arbitrator. Judge Powers served for over 17 years as a jurist in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court and dedicated most of his tenure to settling disputes through pretrial conferences.

ADR Systems Adds Cloud-based E-signature Tool from Citrix RightSignature

June 19, 2022

ADR Systems has incorporated a new secure, cloud-based e-signature tool via Citrix RightSignature to streamline the signature process for dispute resolution contracts.

Judge Brennan Serves as CBA Mock Trial Judge

June 14, 2022

Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently served as a mock trial judge for Project Law Track, a program presented by the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to introduce girls to the legal profession as a prospective career path.

Unique Program Prepares Cases for Success at Mediation

June 3, 2022

In the successful Case Ambassador Program, a mediator — who serves as case ambassador — and our case managers work with counsel before the mediation. They help parties identify and resolve behind-the-scenes issues, settlement inhibitors and other potential problems that may prevent settlement at mediation.

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