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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
Read MoreOn 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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreWe 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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreOn 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, insurance, […]
Read MoreADR 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreADR 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. […]
Read MoreExcellent set up, neutrals and administration. Judge Ward is one of the best mediators I have ever worked with in over 80 mediations.
Craig Hoffman, Esq.Ruberry, Stalmack & Garvey, LLC
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