Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Organizing the Data: 8th Subcircuit - Pethers Vacancy

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Candidates are listed in the order that they appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary; no Republican filed for this vacancy.

Jeanne Marie Wrenn - #161



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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Jeanne Marie Wrenn is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Ms. Wrenn was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2001 and served for almost ten years as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. Ms. Wrenn also served as the Ethics and EEO officer for PACE and as General Counsel of the National Safety Council. Ms. Wrenn is well regarded for her knowledge of the law, excellent legal ability, and outstanding temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Jeanne Marie Wrenn was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2003. She was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. Before taking the bench, she served as an Ethics Officer and EEO Officer for Pace. She had been there since 2012. Before that she worked as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney where she prosecuted felon narcotics cases, and was then assigned to be the Legislative Liaison to the Illinois General Assembly.

Ms. Wrenn has bench and jury trial experience in less complex matters, but her work in the legislative arena and her work as an Ethics Officer required detailed analysis and advocacy involving complex matters. She was praised for her work both as a prosecutor and a legislative analyst. She is reported to have very good legal ability and temperament. The Council balances relatively limited litigation experience before taking the bench against other experiences that demonstrate strong analytic thinking. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Jeanne Marie Wrenn was admitted in 2003. She was appointed to the circuit court in February 2018 and is currently assigned to the Municipal Department, First District, Traffic Section. From 2015 to 2017, she was senior director and general counsel for the National Safety Council. She has previously worked as an assistant state’s attorney and from 2012 to 2015 she was Ethics and EEO officer at PACE. She has criminal jury and bench trial experience, and attorneys praise her temperament, trial skills and hard work. She is involved in civic activities. Judge Jeanne Marie Wrenn is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

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Chicago Federation of Labor
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7
IVI-IPO
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Myron "Mike" Mackoff - #162


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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Myron F. Mackoff is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Mackoff was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and served in the Illinois Attorney General’s office for eight years before entering private practice. Mr. Mackoff has bench and jury trial experience and is well regarded for his knowledge of civil and criminal law, legal ability, and even temperament.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Myron Mackoff was admitted to practice in 1994. He was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. He had served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General from 1994 to 2002, after which he entered private practice. He practiced in both state and federal courts and has experience litigating complex matters. He is involved in numerous pro bono and community activities, including an award for excellence in pro bono work from the Federal Trial Bar. Judge Mackoff is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Myron “Mike” Mackoff has been licensed since 1994. He was appointment to the Circuit Court in December, 2016, and is currently assigned to Domestic Relations. Prior to his appointment, Judge Mackoff was a partner in the firm of Richardson and Mackoff, which he joined in 2009 after spending time with the Illinois Attorney General and with a private firm. As an attorney he concentrated on litigation, trying both criminal and civil cases, and has substantial jury and bench trial experience. He is considered to be always prepared, diligent and very competent. He has been active in bar association matters, has taught at Northwestern University School of Law, and in 2008 the North District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar presented him with an Award for Excellence for Pro Bono work. Judge Myron Mackoff is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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 LawyersHighly Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationRecommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisQualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoHighly Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Cook County Democratic Party 8th Subcircuit Committeemen
Chicago NOW
Personal PAC
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Rishi Agrawal - #163


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The Chicago Bar Association says:
Rishi Agrawal is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Agrawal was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1998 and is currently engaged in private practice. Mr. Agrawal has experience in both civil and criminal law and possesses all the requisite qualifications to serve as an Associate Judge.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Rishi Agrawal was admitted to practice in 1998. He is a sole practitioner, specializing in litigation in commercial, criminal, and family law. He has practiced in small firms, including Eimer Stahl, throughout his career. He has substantial experience in more complex litigation matters. He is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He is considered to be a solid, hard-working practitioner with substantial litigation experience. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Rishi Agrawal has been licensed in Illinois since 1998. After working for various private practitioners for five years, he is currently in private practice at The Agrawal Firm, concentrating on commercial and family law. He has both criminal and civil jury experience. The investigation showed he is considered to be well-prepared, even-tempered and calm, with a strong work ethic. He has assisted with the Indian-American Bar clinic. Mr. Rishi Agrawal is found to be Qualified for election to the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoRecommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisRecommended

Endorsement
Recommended - Illinois Civil Justice League

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