The Kimball R. and Karen Gatsis Anderson Center for Advocacy and Professionalism presents:
Settlement in the 21st Century
April 1, 2022
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Winston & Strawn
35 W. Wacker, Chicago, IL
*2.00 hours of Illinois MCLE general credit have been approved for the Keynote and Practitioner Panel. Reciprocal credit is available in most jurisdictions.
JOIN MORNING ZOOM SESSION:
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JOIN AFTERNOON ZOOM SESSION:
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Most legal disputes in the U.S. are resolved by agreement, making the study of settlement an urgent project. This conference brings together nationally known legal scholars, lawyers, and judges to focus on the future of civil settlement. The event showcases empirical studies and technological advances. Prominent and experienced mediators offer perspective on settlement practices and emerging trends. The conference is organized by faculty at the University of Illinois College of Law and sponsored by the College’s new Kimball R. and Karen Gatsis Anderson Center for Advocacy and Professionalism.
Keynote Address: “Why Disputes Don’t (But Sometime Do) End Up in Trial”
Delivered by:
Shari Diamond
Howard J. Trienens Professor of Law
Professor of Psychology
Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law
PROGRAM
(View full agenda, speaker bios, and Zoom information)
Free and open to the public.
Register to Attend the FULL CONFERENCE
Register to Attend ONLY the Keynote and Practitioner Panel for CLE Credit
HOTEL INFORMATION
The following hotels are within walking distance to the conference space:
RENAISSANCE CHICAGO DOWNTOWN HOTEL
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chisr-renaissance-chicago-downtown-hotel/
CLUB QUARTERS HOTEL
https://clubquartershotels.com/chicago/wacker-at-michigan
THE WIT CHICAGO
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=CHINPDT&arrivalDate=2022-01-02&departureDate=2022-01-03&room1NumAdults=2&inputModule=HOTEL_SEARCH&viewPackagesAndPromotionsRate=true&WT.mc_id=zLADA0US1DT2OLX3GGL4ADVMETA5LF6_CHINPDT7_129231037_&hmGUID=4a0bbf90-8f3d-4d2a-17a2-6700d5fb2199
HILTON GARDEN INN CHICAGO
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=CHINLGI&arrivalDate=2022-01-13&departureDate=2022-01-14&room1NumAdults=2&inputModule=HOTEL_SEARCH&viewPackagesAndPromotionsRate=true&WT.mc_id=zLADA0US1GI2OLX3GGL4ADVMETA5LF6_CHINLGI7_129231037_&hmGUID=4a0bbf90-8f3d-4d2a-17a2-6700d5fb2199