The Law Division Mandatory Arbitration program is an alternative dispute resolution process for civil suits seeking money damages. Arbitration is a mandatory but non-binding informal hearing where a neutral arbitrator, or panel of arbitrators, is selected to hear the evidence in your case.All motions affecting MANDATORY ARBITRATION shall be presented in courtroom . 4. The presentation and scheduling of motions shall in no way affect the scheduled. Rejection of Law Division Mandatory Arbitration Award. Our original ClauseBuilder online tool assists individuals and organizations in developing clear and effective arbitration and mediation agreements. Judge Catherine A. Schneider has served as a Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County since December, 2016. In a case where a defendant has filed bankruptcy, any party may move to have the matter set before the Supervising Arbitration judge for a stay. The parties must submit the following documents to the arbitrator: i. Rule 25.4 - Referral To Mandatory Arbitration, Procedure.