Sunday, March 13, 2016

Organizing the Data: 1st Subcircuit, Hopkins vacancy

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.

Anthony E. Simpkins - #243


Campaign website

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Anthony Simpkins is “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. Mr. Simpkins was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1994 and worked for several years for the Lawyers Committee for Better Housing. In 1997, Mr. Simpkins became an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago and served as Litigation Supervisor, Senior Municipal Prosecutor in the Law Department’s Building and Land Use Litigation Division. Since 2007, Mr. Simpkins has served as Deputy Commissioner in the City of Chicago’s Department of Community Development. Mr. Simpkins is well regarded by his peers for his knowledge, legal ability, fine temperament, and commitment to public service.
The Chicago Council of Lawyers says:
Hon. Anthony Simpkins was admitted to practice in 1994, and was recently appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court. He had been the Deputy Commissioner for Housing Preservation for the Chicago Department of Housing since April 2007. He was Senior Counsel in the Building and Land Use Litigation Division of the Chicago Department of Law between 1997 and 2007 where he prosecuted civil litigation matters. Between 1996 and 1997, he served with the Lawyers Committee for Better Housing as a Skadden Fellow. Mr. Simpkins is considered to have good legal ability and temperament. He has substantial litigation experience in complex matters both as a practitioner and as a supervisor of other lawyers. The Council finds him Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Anthony E. Simpkins was admitted to practice in 1994. He was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2014. Prior to his appointment, he was the Deputy Commissioner for Housing Preservation for the Chicago Department of Housing. He also spent about ten years as the senior Counsel in the Building and Land Use Litigation Division of the Chicago Department of Law, handling civil litigation. He has substantial litigation experience and ability along with being diligent and even-keeled. He has some bar association and community involvement. Judge Simpkins 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 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

Endorsements
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Federation of Labor
Indo-American Democratic Organization

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Rhonda Crawford - #244


Campaign Website

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Rhonda Crawford 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:
Rhonda Crawford failed to submit materials for evaluation. The Council finds her Not Recommended for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Rhonda Crawford declined to participate in the judicial evaluation process. Ms. Crawford is found to be Not Recommended for election to the Circuit Court, pursuant to ISBA guidelines.
Other Bar Association Evaluations:
Asian American Bar Association of the
Greater Chicago Area
Not Recommended
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater ChicagoNot Recommended
Cook County Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Decalogue Society of LawyersNot Recommended
Hellenic Bar AssociationNot Recommended
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisNot Qualified
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of ChicagoNot Recommended
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended
Women’s Bar Association of IllinoisNot Recommended


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Lisa A. Copland - #245


Campaign Website

Tribune Questionnaire

Bar Association Evaluations

The Chicago Bar Association says:
Lisa Copland 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:
Lisa A. Copland was admitted to practice in 1997. She provides pro bono assistance through the Cook County Bar Association Free Legal Clinic, and through the Foreclosure Mediation program of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. She is currently a sole practitioner, and has practiced as a sole practitioner or in a small firm throughout her career. While she does not report having jury trial experience, she has substantial bench trial experience and represents individuals
in administrative hearings. She is considered to have good legal ability and is praised for her knowledge about her areas of practice. She has substantial litigation-related experience and is reported to have a good temperament. She is active in doing pro bono representation. She is hard working and a zealous advocate for her clients. The Council finds her Qualified for the Circuit Court.
The Illinois State Bar Association says:
Lisa Copland was admitted to practice in 1997. She is in private practice concentrating in domestic relations. In addition, she has served as a court appointed guardian ad litem and appeared before DCFS hearings. She is active in pro bono work. While Ms. Copland is considered to be intelligent, professional and well-prepared, concerns were raised over her lack of any jury trial experience. Ms. Copland is found to be Not 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 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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