Chicago Panelists

FedArb’s Chicago panel features distinguished former federal judges and top-tier litigators with deep experience in antitrust, class actions, commercial litigation, financial services, accounting, and banking disputes.

Known for their rigor, fairness, and command of complex legal issues, our Chicago-based neutrals are trusted by leading law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and regulatory agencies alike.

Paired with FedArb’s strategic panelist matching and white-glove case management, they deliver efficient, high-quality resolutions in the Midwest’s legal and financial hub.

Judge Ruben Castillo Arbitrator Mediator Mock Trials Special Discovery Master Investigations

Hon. Ruben Castillo (Ret.)

Lawrence S. Schaner, Esq.

Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret.)

Hon. Diane P. Wood (Ret.)

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Trusted by the Top Firms for Two Decades

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Clarity, Resolution, Results Delivered

KENNETH FEINBERG

“FedArb was available at all hours of the day and night to facilitate an arbitration. No one does it better. I wholeheartedly support using them to administer mediations and arbitrations."

KENNETH FEINBERG - LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH FEINBERG

BORIS FELDMAN, FRESHFIELDS

"FedArb has the highest quality ADR neutrals in the business -- their expertise and administrative case management make them my first choice."

BORIS FELDMAN, PARTNER, FRESHFIELDS

ALLISON K. CHOCK

“FedArb understood our needs and selected an expert for our matter who was nothing short of spectacular. He was razor smart and helped us evaluate some complicated and novel legal issues in a specialized area of law. And he was able to do this all within our highly compressed timeline.”

ALLISON K. CHOCK, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER – US, OMNI BRIDGEWAY

JOHANNA CARRANE, JURYSCOPE, INC.

"FedArb has been incredible in helping us select the right panelist for our mock bench trials. We get incredible insights from their panelists and FedArb's service is excellent. They are our first choice.”

JOHANNA CARRANE, PRESIDENT, JURYSCOPE, INC.

KURT HANSSON, PARTNER, PAUL HASTINGS

"Throughout the process, FedArb responded quickly to all issues and kept the process moving. We look forward to using FedArb and its outstanding arbitrators again in the future to resolve complicated commercial disputes.”

KURT HANSSON, PARTNER, LITIGATION DEPARTMENT, PAUL HASTINGS