Monday, March 03, 2014

Organizing the Data: Appellate Court - Gordon vacancy

Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy. Information on this post will be updated as time permits until the March 18, 2014 primary.

This race was also profiled by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Updated 3/15/14

Shelly A. Harris -- #131

Campaign Website

Video Interview: NTNM

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Justice Sheldon A. Harris is “Qualified” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Justice Harris was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1966 and was engaged in private practice until 2000 when he was appointed a Circuit Court Judge. In 2010, Justice Harris was assigned to the Illinois Appellate Court. Justice Harris is hardworking, experienced, and well regarded for his knowledge of the law.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Judge Sheldon A. Harris since 2010 has been the Presiding Judge of the Appellate Court, First District, Second Division. Before going to the Appellate Court, he served as a trial judge assigned to the Law Division, Trial Section, where he presided over jury and non-jury trials. He was appointed to the bench in 2000, but lost in the 2002 primary election. He was reappointed to the bench in 2005 and served in the Municipal Department until January 2008. He served in Law Division between 2008 and 2010.

Judge Harris enjoyed a good reputation as a lawyer. Since returning to the bench in 2005, practitioners reported that Judge Harris demonstrated a patient and professional demeanor. He was considered to be knowledgeable and hard-working. Those with experience in the Appellate Court say that he is attentive during oral arguments and that is opinions are well-reasoned and well-written. The Council finds him Qualified for the Appellate Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:

Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Qualified
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationRecommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Evaluated
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Endorsements
43rd Ward Democrats
45th Ward Independent Democrats
48th Ward Democrats
Jewish Chicago

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Susan Kennedy Sullivan -- #132


Campaign Website

Video Interview: NTNM

Questionnaire Response: Chicago Tribune

Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Susan Kennedy Sullivan is “Not Recommended” for the office of Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. Judge Sullivan was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and was elected a Circuit Court Judge in 2010. Judge Sullivan is currently assigned to both Traffic Court and the Elder Law Division of the Circuit Court. Judge Sullivan has an excellent demeanor and temperament. However, Judge Sullivan’s judicial experience is limited and it was felt that more experience on the bench would better prepare her for service on the Illinois Appellate Court.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Susan Kennedy Sullivan was admitted to practice in 1994 after a 20-year career as a registered nurse. She was elected as a Circuit Judge in 2010 and is currently a Circuit Court judge hearing cases in the Traffic Division, although she has been assigned to the Elder Law Division which has not yet begun to receive cases. As a lawyer, she practiced in the Probate Division and was regularly appointed to be a Guardian ad Litem and to be a court-appointed attorney. As a lawyer, she had substantial litigation experience and is considered an expert in elder law issues. She had numerous publications in her previous career and prepares written opinions in her current judicial assignment. She is considered to have good judicial temperament and is praised for her courtroom management. The Council finds her Qualified for the Appellate Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Not Evaluated
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationPending
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Federation of Labor
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Laborers' District Council of Chicago & Vicinity
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7

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Freddrenna M. Lyle -- #133


Campaign Website

Candidate Statement: Cook County Clerk's website

Questionnaire Response: ChicagoTribune

Video Interview: NTNM Election Special

Bar Association Evaluations
The Judicial Evaluation Committee of the Chicago Bar Association withdrew its previous finding of "Qualified" on March 14.

The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Freddrenna Lyle was admitted to practice in 1980. She was appointed to the Circuit Court by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2011. She currently hears cases in the Traffic Division, although she is assigned to the Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division. This Division has not yet begun to hear cases. Before becoming a judge, she worked in small firms and as a solo practitioner. She had substantial experience in more complex litigation matters, and was a respected practitioner. She served for 13 years as a member of the Chicago City Council. Judge Lyle is reported to be knowledgeable and is praised for her ability to manage a high volume court call. She is reported to have a good judicial temperament. The Council is concerned that Judge Lyle does not have substantial experience as an appellate lawyer nor does she present substantial numbers of published articles. She is certainly qualified for the Circuit Court, and she has vast life experiences that demonstrate her analytical thinking and that have presented opportunities for writing. On balance, the Council finds Judge Lyle Not Qualified for the Appellate Court.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area		Not Evaluated
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoRecommended
Cook County Bar AssociationHighly Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersRecommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Illinois State Bar AssociationNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended

Endorsements
Cook County Democratic Party
Chicago Tribune
IVI-IPO
Citizen Action/ Illinois
Personal PAC
Soul Slate
18th Ward Community Action Network
Chicago Crusader

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