Hon. Brendan O’Brien is our Latest Featured Speaker!

Our Latest Featured Speaker is the Honorable Brendan A. O’Brien, a Circuit Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL!

Illinois Circuit Court Judge Brendan O’Brien is speaking at our upcoming 14th Annual Circuit Court Boot Camp: The Nuts and Bolts program on December 10 & 12, 2024. The comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, including effective complaint and answer strategies, deposition and discovery techniques, navigating case management conferences, honing motion writing skills and heading up to trial. Led by experienced Circuit Court Judges, and accomplished attorneys from a variety of backgrounds, including both large and small firms, this program offers an insider’s perspective on litigating in Illinois Circuit Court, along with invaluable general litigation skills.

Attendees have found this program helpful year after year.

Hon. Brendan O’Brien will be teaching on December 12th. You can see the detailed agenda and the rest of the program, and sign up to watch it live or purchase OnDemand Streaming or a recorded package download here.

The Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien is a Circuit Judge for the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. He was elected to the bench in 2016.

Judge O’Brien earned a Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University. He spent the next several years working as an appropriations and research analyst for Michael Madigan, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He completed his J.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall law school, and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1996.

After graduation from law school, Judge O’Brien worked as an attorney at Connelly Schroeder from 1996 and 1999, then moved to Hinshaw & Culbertson where he worked as a Partner until his election. His practice was focused on insurance defense and medical malpractice cases.

We are so excited to have you join us Judge O’Brien!