Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.
This contest was profiled in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Pat Heneghan - #221
Campaign WebsiteTribune Questionnaire
Video Interview: Sonny Hersh Election Special
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Patrick J. Heneghan is “Highly Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Heneghan was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1983 and is currently engaged in private practice concentrating in complex litigation, antitrust, and professional malpractice. Mr. Heneghan has tried a number of complex cases involving substantial damages. Mr. Heneghan is hardworking and well regarded by his peers and the judges before whom he has tried cases for his knowledge of the law and fine temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Patrick Joseph Heneghan was admitted to practice in 1983. Mr. Heneghan is currently an equity partner at the firm formerly known as Schopf & Weiss, LLP and has been a part of the firm for nearly 30 years. He represents individuals, small companies, and multinational corporations in various commercial litigation matters. These cases involve a wide range of areas, including, but not limited to: antitrust, fraud, deceptive trade practices, intellectual property and bankruptcy. Mr. Heneghan participates in various community activities, such as volunteering at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. Mr. Heneghan has also served as the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Committee on Attorney Malpractice. He is especially active with the Boy Scouts of America as a mentor and in a leadership role, where he was a vocal proponent for an inclusive membership policy. Mr. Henegan is reported to have very good legal ability. His career involves substantial experience in complex state and federal litigation matters. He is praised for his courtroom skills and his integrity. He is reported to have a good judicial temperament and is often described as honest, fair, and ethical. The Council finds him Well Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Pat Heneghan was admitted to practice in 1983. He practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, antitrust and professional malpractice, with some appellate work, and is an equity partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn, formerly known as Schopt & Weiss. He has substantial complex litigation experience in both state and federal court and has an outstanding reputation for his legal knowledge, integrity and courtroom skills. He is involved with bar association and community activities. Mr. Heneghan is found to be Highly Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Recommended |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Highly Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Highly Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Highly Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Jewish Chicago
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Illinois Civil Justice League (Recommended)
Chicago Chapter of NOW
Personal PAC
United Hellenic Votes of America
Indo-American Democratic Organization
Chicago Federation of Labor
Jewish Chicago
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
Illinois Civil Justice League (Recommended)
Chicago Chapter of NOW
Personal PAC
United Hellenic Votes of America
Indo-American Democratic Organization
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Susana L. Ortiz - #222
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Video Interview: NTNM
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Susana L. Ortiz is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Ortiz was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2001 and for the past 13 years has worked as a staff attorney at the law offices of Chicago-Kent College of Law. Ms. Ortiz has extensive criminal trial experience and is well regarded by her peers for her knowledge of the law, legal ability, and outstanding demeanor and temperament.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Susana L. Ortiz was admitted to practice in 2001. She is a staff attorney doing criminal defense litigation in the Law Offices of the Chicago-Kent College of Law. Prior to her current position, Ms. Ortiz worked as an Associate in the Law Offices of Raul Villalobos. She is praised as a good practitioner with good legal ability. She is reported to be knowledgeable and to have good litigation skills. She has substantial litigation experience. Lawyers say she is a zealous and persuasive advocate for her clients. They also praise her for being trustworthy and for having a good temperament. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Susana L. Ortiz was admitted to practice in 2001. She is a staff attorney at the Kent College of Law Legal Clinic, where she handles criminal defense cases and supervises law students. She has substantial trial and other litigation experience in complex matters and is reported to be a well-prepared, knowledgeable litigator with a good command of the law. Ms. Ortiz is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Recommended |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
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Deidre Baumann - #224
Campaign WebsiteTribune Questionnaire
Video Interview: NTNM
Bar Association Evaluations
The Chicago Bar Association says:
Deidre Baumann declined to participate in the Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) screening process and, therefore, according to The Chicago Bar Association’s governing resolution for the JEC, is automatically found NOT RECOMMENDED.The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Deidre Baumann was admitted to practice in 1992. She is an owner of a small firm focusing on litigation in personal injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, legal malpractice, First Amendment, and general commercial litigation. From 1993 to 1996 she worked for a small firm doing trial and appellate litigation around First Amendment issues. From 1996 to 2001, she was a sole practitioner. In 2011, the Council said: “While many respondents had a favorable impression of her litigation experience, a significant number questioned whether she had been knowledgeable enough in the cases they had opposed her. Ms. Baumann has been the subject of unfavorable written opinions by two judges. Most respondents say that she has a good temperament. While Ms. Baumann appears to be a respected attorney by many, there are attorneys who question her level of knowledge in some of her cases. On balance, the Council finds her Not Qualified for the Circuit Court.” The results of a subsequent evaluation were similar to earlier assessments. On balance, the Council maintains its Not Qualified rating.The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Deidre Baumann was admitted to practice in 1992 and owns a small firm focusing on personal injury, employment law, malpractice and general commercial litigation. She has done some appellate work and has litigated both jury and bench trials. She participates in community and bar association activities. On balance, most attorneys gave favorable marks to her litigation experience and reported that she has a good temperament. Ms. Baumann is found by be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court.Other Bar Association Evaluations:
| Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area | Recommended |
| Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago | Recommended |
| Cook County Bar Association | Recommended |
| Decalogue Society of Lawyers | Recommended |
| Hellenic Bar Association | Recommended |
| Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois | Qualified |
| Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago | Recommended |
| Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
| Women’s Bar Association of Illinois | Recommended |
Endorsement
IVI-IPO
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