Section Newsletters

Articles From Hon. Michael S. Jordan

Mediation skills for advocates By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, November 2005 The ISBA Bench-Bar, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Administrative Law Section Councils are co-sponsoring the “Mediation Skills for Advocates” CLE program in Springfield on Friday, November 18, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 PM.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2005 I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude becoming the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section for the year 2005-2006.
A mediation program is set for Friday December 3, 2004 in Chicago—Read the details! By Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, October 2004 A half-day program on MEDIATION for lawyer advocates will be held on Friday, December 3, 2004 in Chicago.
Court annexed mediation in Cook County By Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, May 2004 Mediation is a process whereby the parties are empowered by principled negotiation aided by the involvement of an impartial and non-decisional neutral who enhances communication and encourages collaborative problem solving that results in a voluntary settlement with improved relationships.
Debarred from right to reject arbitration award By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, August 2003 This subrogation action involving damages sustained in a vehicle collision by plaintiff's insured was referred to mandatory arbitration in Cook County.
Chair’s Column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, June 2003 This column marks my last as chair of the section council. It has been my honor and pleasure to have served as chair
Chair’s Column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, May 2003 Section council members have been busy reviewing numerous bills winding their way through the General Assembly, particularly those that affect the courts and the administration of justice.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, March 2003 I take this opportunity to applaud the primary editor of our newsletter, Al Swanson, for a terrific job in putting out issues on a regular basis that bring the news, important case summaries, and other items of interest.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, January 2003 We can all be proud of the activities of our own Bench & Bar Section Council in the past few months. In addition to putting on the December 12th CLE program, we co-sponsored a week-long teaching program November 11-15th on mediation skills for judicial officers
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, November 2002 In the last issue of the newsletter, I spoke about mentoring. I left an open question.
ISBA sets ADR program for midyear meeting By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Family Law, November 2002 The CLE Committee of the ISBA has approved a fantastic program on mediation sponsored jointly by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council, the Bench and Bar Section Council, the Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council, and the Family Law Section Council set for Thursday, December 12, 2002 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chicago Sheridan Hotel during the midyear meeting.
ISBA sets ADR program for midyear meeting By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Civil Practice and Procedure, October 2002 The CLE Committee of the ISBA has approved a fantastic program on mediation sponsored jointly by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council, the Bench-Bar Section Council, the Civil Practice Section Council, and the Family Law Section Council set for Thursday, December 12, 2002, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Chicago Sheraton Hotel during the midyear meeting. Make plans now to attend and watch for further announcements.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, September 2002 In my last column I promised that I would focus my attention on a lawyer's important role as a mentor.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, July 2002 It is with a great sense of pride that I assume the role as Chair of the Bench-Bar Section Council.
Judge Timothy C. Evans elected chief judge in Cook County By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, October 2001 On Wednesday, September 12, 2001, the 258 judge Circuit Court of Cook County met in the Daley Center and selected one of their own, Timothy Charles Evans, Presiding Judge of the Law Division to serve the balance of the term of retired Judge Donald O'Connell as well as a new three year term running until December 2004.
Cook County Chief Judge Donald P. O’Connell retires effective July 31, 2001 By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, July 2001 Following Judge O'Connell's announcement in June that he planned to retire, articles in all news outlets unanimously heralded O'Connell's judicial career as having been nothing short of perfection.

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