RSI had the privilege of awarding its 2025 Harris H. Agnew Service to Community Award to the Hon. Morton Denlow (Ret.) on April 25 at JAMS’ offices in downtown Chicago. The Hon. Geraldine Soat Brown (Ret.) presented the award.
RSI’s Harris H. Agnew Award recognizes individuals whose cumulative efforts have substantially and meaningfully enhanced court alternative dispute resolution systems in Illinois. Judge Denlow has provided visionary leadership over decades of service as an ADR practitioner, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and attorney. He has profoundly shaped the dispute resolution field and community through work such as his groundbreaking conception of a legal settlement database and his efforts to shed light on the advantages of settlement vs. litigation.
Additionally, Judge Denlow has been a champion of RSI almost since Day 1 of our organization’s 30-year tenure. RSI has benefited greatly from his longtime dedication as an RSI Board member, including his time as Board President, when he provided pivotal support during RSI’s transition to independent nonprofit status. Judge Denlow’s strategic guidance, insightful wisdom and unwavering commitment continue to help and inspire ADR professionals far and wide, including those here at RSI.
Read more about Judge Denlow’s achievements on his RSI Board profile page, and learn more about the Harris H. Agnew Award and its recipients here.
