Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulos (Ret.) Rejoins JAMS in Chicago

Chicago – JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)  services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulos (Ret.) has rejoined its panel. Judge Demacopoulos returns after serving as first assistant state’s attorney in the Cook County (Illinois) State’s Attorney’s Office from 2024 to 2025, where she led 700 attorneys and a total staff of 1,400. Judge Demacopoulos advanced the State’s Attorney’s Office’s mission through organizational restructuring, the implementation of modern policies and protocols, and the creation of specialized units in forensics, financial crimes and sexual assault—all designed to modernize prosecution, enhance collaboration and restore faith and trust in the criminal justice system. Prior to this role, she worked at JAMS from 2023 to 2024, guiding parties through complex mediations and arbitrations. Based in the Chicago Resolution Center , Judge Demacopoulos will serve as an arbitrator, mediator and court-appointed neutral, handling administrative law, real property, construction, class action and mass tort, civil rights, business and commercial, employment, insurance, trusts and securities disputes. She is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country. “Throughout her career, Judge Demacopoulos has made profound and meaningful contributions to the Cook County legal community. Known for her quick thinking and ethical approach, she possesses a strong talent for identifying mutually beneficial resolutions, treating each case with professionalism and compassion. We are proud to welcome her back as she continues her career in ADR.” Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president Judge Demacopoulos served on the Circuit Court of Cook County from 2008 to 2023 in its Chancery and Criminal divisions. While in the Chancery Division, she handled a wide variety of matters, including class actions, confirmation of arbitration awards and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. During her time in the Criminal Division, she handled a high-volume felony courtroom, presiding over bench and jury trials, including financial crimes, official misconduct cases, and complex, multijurisdictional RICO matters involving drug trafficking. As part of her distinguished career, she also served as an adjunct professor in trial advocacy for the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law for over 30 years. “I return to JAMS with decades of experience in multiparty case management, committed to listening carefully, understanding each party’s needs, and fostering creative, practical solutions that build consensus, preserve relationships and bring lasting resolution to even the most complex disputes,” said Judge Demacopoulos. “I look forward to resuming my work alongside the distinguished neutrals at JAMS.” Judge Demacopoulos earned her B.A. from Loyola University Chicago and her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. About JAMS – The Way Forward JAMS is the world’s largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology. Building on this foundation, JAMS Pathways provides organizations with early conflict resolution, facilitation and training, helping teams prevent disputes before they escalate. With a legacy of trust and innovation, JAMS helps parties find the way forward so they can focus on what matters most. Learn more at www.jamsadr.com and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X and the JAMS ADR blog .