History

1997-1998

1997

  • Roundtable discussion is organized with London-based Academy of Experts. Brings together leaders of the bench and bar in Illinois to discuss use of mediation in complex commercial and tort litigation.
  • Judicial Institute is conducted for judges who refer major civil cases to mediation.
  • RSI presents its Service to the Community Award to Illinois Supreme Court Justice and former RSI Executive Committee member Howard C. Ryan (ret.).
  • First full-time Executive Director, Susan M. Yates, is hired.

1998