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Magistrate Judge Young B. Kim
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Courtroom:
1019
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Chambers:
1000
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Telephone:
(312) 582-3212
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Fax:
(312) 554-8051
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Judge Kim will not hear motions from July 13 through July 17, 2026. Presentment dates for opposed motions should be set for July 21, 2026, or later.
Motions will be heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. in courtroom 1019.
Motions must be filed no later than the third business day before the day the motion is to be presented. For example, if a motion is filed on a Monday, it may not be noticed for presentment earlier than Thursday. A notice of motion must be filed as a separate docket entry showing the presentment date and time, unless the motion is joint, agreed, or unopposed. All briefs in support of or in opposition to any motion must comply with the 15-page limit set forth in LR 7.1. This court does not require a courtesy copy of filings to be delivered, even if the filings exceed 10 pages, unless specifically requested. However, the court asks that the exhibits attached to the filings in PDF be bookmarked when possible. If the parties do not hear from the court by email or court order, the motion will be heard as noticed in open court and the responding party is expected to oppose the motion during the hearing. If the responding party needs to file a written response, the party should ask the court for a briefing schedule by email, copying the moving party, before the hearing.
All requests to reset a status hearing, motion hearing, or settlement conference must be agreed to by all parties.
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Form Confidentiality Order
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Parties seeking to have the court enter a confidentiality order (agreed or otherwise) in their case must file a motion explaining the need and attaching the proposed order as an exhibit to the motion. Parties may use this
form order
and modify it as needed. If the parties wish to use this form order, they must attach a clean version and the redlined version to their motion. When the motion is filed, the parties must also email a Word version of the proposed order to the court (
[email protected]
).
Settlement Conferences
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A. Settlement Position Statements
After a telephonic preliminary settlement discussion, the court will issue a scheduling order requiring the parties to exchange their settlement position statements, including a demand and an offer. Plaintiff must submit a statement to Defendant describing the nature of the action, the theory of liability, itemization of damages, and Plaintiff’s settlement demand, including an explanation for the demand. Defendant must submit a statement to Plaintiff describing the theory of defense and Defendant’s settlement offer, including an explanation for the offer. When submitting the position statements, each party is required to simultaneously copy the court by e-mail (
[email protected]). If the position statement includes exhibits, the court prefers that the parties email the court a single PDF document with bookmarks for the exhibits. The parties should invest sufficient time and effort when preparing their statements because the court finds that well-prepared and detailed settlement position statements are critical to having productive settlement discussions. These statements are not to be filed with the Clerk’s Office, will not be made part of the court’s record, and will not be admissible as evidence.
B. Persons Required to Attend
Individuals with settlement authority on behalf of the parties must personally attend the conference. The court does not consider attorneys of record to be individuals with the authority to settle. An insured party shall appear by a representative of the insurer who is authorized to negotiate and settle the case. An uninsured corporate party shall appear by a representative authorized to negotiate and settle the case. Having a client or representative with authority available by telephone is not acceptable form of appearance at the conference unless the court grants prior leave. Because the court typically sets aside four hours for each conference, it is not possible for a party who is not present to appreciate the process and the reasons which may justify a change in one’s perspective towards settlement. Failure to comply with this provision without good cause will result in an order requiring the party in violation to reimburse the opposing party’s attorney fees and costs related to appearing for the settlement conference.
C. Conference Format
The court will first hold a joint session with opening presentations by the court and by each party. This joint session will then be followed by each party having a private caucus with the court. The court expects both the attorneys and the party representatives to be fully prepared to participate openly during these discussions. Statements made by any party during the conference are not to be used in discovery and will not be admissible at trial.
If the parties are successful in reaching an agreement, they will be required to detail the terms of the agreement on the record in court at the conclusion of the conference so that the terms detailed are binding on the parties. If the parties require the terms of the agreement to be kept confidential, the court will seal the proceeding so that only the attorneys of record will have access to the transcript of the proceeding.
Proposed Orders for Electronic Entry by the Court
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Proposed Orders must be attached to an e-mail sent to
[email protected]
. The subject line of the e-mail must include the case number and name, the docket number of the corresponding motion, if any, and the title of the order that is proposed. All such Proposed Orders must be submitted in a format compatible with Word. Such Proposed Orders must also be served on all parties.
Summary Judgment Motions
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The court requires strict compliance with
Local Rules 56.1(a) and 56.1(b)
in the briefing of all summary judgment motions, except Social Security cases. The court will not entertain Motions to Strike all or portions of an opposing party’s L.R. 56.1 submission. If a party contends that its opponent has included inadmissible evidence, improper argument or other objectionable material in a L.R. 56.1 submission, the party’s argument that the offending material should not be considered by the court should be included in its response or reply brief.
Bench and Jury Trials
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A. Final Pretrial Order for Consent Cases
A proposed final pretrial order must be prepared and filed jointly (a courtesy copy to chambers and an electronic copy to
[email protected]) and must cover the following:
1. Statement of jurisdiction and whether the trial is by bench or by jury.
2. Expected length of trial.
3. Concise statement of the claim(s) of plaintiff(s), defense(s) of defendant(s), and all counterclaims and cross claims. In a jury case, this statement will be read to the jury during
voir dire
.
4. A list of all witnesses, including expert witnesses, who may or may not be called at trial in the order of their anticipated testimony. In a jury case, this list will be read to the jury during
voir dire
.
5. A schedule of all exhibits a party plans to offer at trial, identified by trial exhibit number. The opposing party must identify those exhibits to which there are objections and the bases for the objections.
6. Itemization of damages and other relief sought.
7. In a bench trial, parties must include a
trial briefing explaining what each side's evidence will show and how that evidence supports each side's claim or defense under the prevailing law. The court will direct the parties to file their proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the bench trial.
8. In a jury trial, the parties are to meet and agree on jury instructions and to file proposed instructions with the final pretrial order. Parties should consult the Pattern Civil Jury Instructions for the Seventh Circuit for the most up to date pattern jury instructions.
9. The court has its own set of general
voir dire
questions. Any proposed questions unique to the case should be included in the final pretrial order.
After the filing of the joint proposed final pretrial order, the parties must meet and confer about motions
in limine
. The court will schedule a deadline by when the motions must be filed. The court will also schedule and hold a final pretrial conference to rule on the motions
in limine
and to prepare for trial.
B. Jury Selection Procedures
The following procedure provides the parties with an opportunity to see the entire jury venire before exercising their peremptory challenges and permits counsel to ask follow up questions.
A venire of approximately 20 prospective jurors is summoned from the juror waiting room. Following brief introductory remarks by the court, the Courtroom Deputy randomly shuffles the juror cards on which the names are written. Jurors are then called one by one and seated in the jury box and spectator bench in numerical order from 1 through 20. The court then asks general questions of the entire venire regarding their availability to serve for the duration of the trial. Counsel introduces all parties seated at the counsel table, delivers a brief non-argumentative description of the case and identifies all witnesses they intend to call.
The court then questions the jurors in numerical order. Each juror rises in turn and answers the general background questions contained on the jury
voir dire
which is given to each juror upon entering the courtroom. The court asks each juror case-specific questions and counsel may ask clarifying follow-up questions. Any question which a juror prefers to answer in private is reserved and asked in chambers.
After all jurors have answered all questions, the parties meet with the court in chambers. The court first asks parties to make any challenges for cause and to state the basis for the challenge. The court rules on all challenges for cause before peremptory challenges are made. The parties then simultaneously present a piece of paper to the court on which they have written the name and juror number of each of the jurors for whom they wish to exercise their peremptory challenges.
In civil cases, each party is allowed 3 peremptory challenges. In most civil cases, the court impanels 8 jurors with a minimum of 6 necessary for deliberations. All jurors who are still seated at the conclusion of the trial will deliberate. Jurors will be seated in numerical order based on the order in which they were originally seated. The first 8 jurors who have not been excused will constitute the jury. Therefore, if a party is uncertain whether to use a peremptory challenge as between juror number 1 or number 20, for instance, the party is encouraged to use it on the lower number juror because, of those two jurors, that juror will be seated first. Any questions regarding these procedures can be raised at the final pretrial conference.
C. Standard
Voir Dire
Questions
The court will ask the following questions of each juror:
1. Juror’s Name.
2. The community or neighborhood (not the street address) and any other places
where juror has lived in the past 10 years. Does the juror rent or own?
3. Extent of the juror’s formal education.
4. Juror’s employment or self-employment information for the past 10 years, with such details as:
(a) name and place of employment or self-employment;
(b) title of the juror’s position or a general description of the juror’s work activities and responsibilities; and
(c) length of time of the juror’s employment, self-employment or unemployment.
5. Other family and employment information:
(a) if married, juror’s spouse’s name and the same employment (or selfemployment) information as listed above for the past 10 years;
(b) if juror has children, their names and ages and the same employment (or self-employment) information during the past 10 years for each of them, and if any of them is married, the same employment (or selfemployment) information about each daughter-in-law or son-in-law; and
(c) if any other adult lives in the juror’s household (any parent, brother, sister, fiance, boyfriend or girlfriend or anyone else), the same employment (or self-employment) information about each such person during the past 10 years.
6. Juror’s major outside interests or hobbies – things that the juror spend a great deal of time on outside of work.
7. Juror’s military status. If the juror served in any branch of the United States Armed Services, the branch of service, highest rank and type of discharge.
8. Prior jury experience in federal court, state court or on the grand jury, and if the juror has previously served, the type of case and the location of such service.
9. Prior experience as a witness in court, hearing or deposition.
10. Legal training and experience.
11. Experience as a party to civil lawsuit other than divorce. Whether the juror, a relative or close friend have ever sued someone or been sued or been involved in any lawsuit related to the juror’s employment or occupation.
12. Any reason why the juror cannot be a fair and impartial juror.
13. Juror’s ability to follow the court’s instructions on the law and suspend judgment until the juror has heard all of the evidence in this case.
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
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Parties’ consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge would allow the court to resolve the entire case. Please review 28 U.S.C. § 636 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73 regarding trial by consent. The court strongly encourages counsel to inform their clients of this option and to discuss it with opposing counsel. If the parties wish to consent, the
Magistrate Judge Consent Form
must be completed and filed with the court.
Parties may also enter into a limited consent to allow the Magistrate Judge to have full authority to resolve specific matters without intervention by the District Judge.
Parties Without an Attorney
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If you do not have an attorney representing you, the
District Court Self-Help Assistance Program
may be able to provide you with assistance. The help desk attorney operates by appointment only. Appointments are made at the Clerk’s Office Intake Desk on the 20th floor or by calling (312) 435-5691. Use of this help desk attorney is not a substitute for an attorney. You should make every effort to retain professional legal assistance if possible. Below are lists of organizations that may be able to offer you free or low-cost legal assistance or a referral to an attorney if you can afford to pay for legal services.
Free or Low-Cost Legal Services
Referral Services
You may also click on the following links for more resources and information:
Filing a Civil Case Without An Attorney: A Guide For The Pro Se Litigant
Title VII and Section 1981:
A Guide for Appointed Attorneys in the Northern District of Illinois
The Americans With Disabilities Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act:
A Guide for Appointed Attorneys in the Northern District of Illinois
Local Rule 56.2 - Notice to Pro Se Litigants Opposing Summary Judgment
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Case No.
Name
Time
Type
1:26-cv-03482
Stewart v. Culture Kick's, Inc.
09:00AM
Status Hearing
1:26-cv-06603
Lavery v. Craft
09:30AM
Status Hearing
1:23-cv-02836
AbbVie Inc. v. Payer Matrix, LLC
10:00AM
Status Hearing
1:25-cv-09405
Jenkins v. Kennedy
10:30AM
Status Hearing
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Name
Time
Type
1:25-cv-06015
Butler v. LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Inc.
10:00AM
Status Hearing
1:25-cv-11469
Minelli v. Northeastern Illinois University
10:30AM
Status Hearing
Number of days notice:
3
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Tuesday and Thursday
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Courtroom Deputy
Erin Caswick
(312) 582-3212
Room 1012
Law Clerk
Heather Bruce Boran
John Hynes
Jamie Secord
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