Hon. Mary Anne Mason (Ret.)

Justice Mason served on the Illinois Appellate Court for six years and spent over twelve years as a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, including nine years in the Chancery Division. Before her judicial career, she practiced law for 22 years, specializing in complex commercial litigation and serving as a partner at a major firm and as an Assistant United States Attorney. Her background encompasses a wide range of disputes involving contract breaches, corporate governance, consumer fraud, and employment matters.

Justice Mason offers a unique perspective derived from her tenure on both the trial and appellate benches, making her highly effective for complex commercial and appellate-level disputes.

One of the few neutrals with extensive experience both as a trial judge in the Chancery Division and as an appellate justice.

She is regarded by legal professionals for her deep understanding of complex commercial law and her ability to provide clear, decisive rulings and effective settlement guidance.