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Anna Helen Demacopoulos

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Chicago, IL, United States

About

Before entering private practice, this neutral served as a judge for over 15 years in the Circuit Court of Cook County, where she presided over thousands of cases. Her judicial tenure included significant time in the Chancery Division and the Municipal Department, handling complex commercial litigation, class actions, and equitable relief. Prior to her time on the bench, she spent 23 years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County, gaining extensive trial experience in both civil and criminal matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Government & Administrative Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS (Present)
Judge
Chancery Division
Circuit Court of Cook County
Judge
2015–2023
Municipal Department
District 6
Circuit Court of Cook County
2008–2015
Assistant State’s Attorney
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
1985–2008

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on chancery practice and judicial ethics for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE)
  • Presenter at various Chicago Bar Association seminars regarding commercial litigation and equitable remedies
  • Past President, Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
  • Former Board Member, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Positioning Takeaways

A veteran of the Cook County judiciary with nearly four decades of legal experience, she offers parties a sophisticated perspective on resolving intricate commercial and public sector conflicts.

License & Certifications

  • Illinois State Bar
  • Supreme Court of the United States Bar

Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
1985
B.A.
Loyola University Chicago
1982

Distinction

Recognized for her extensive experience in the Chancery Division, handling high-stakes matters involving injunctions, class actions, and complex corporate governance disputes.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals as a fair and decisive neutral who possesses a deep understanding of both procedural nuances and substantive law, particularly in equity-based litigation.