CBA Record January 2018

CBA HONORS JUDGE MILTON SHADUR WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Recognizing a Legend By William A. Zolla Editorial Board Member J udge Milton Shadur has been and remains a legendary figure in the Chicago legal community. In his 37

years as a judge on the federal district court here, Judge Shadur authored over 11,000 opinions; lectured and wrote extensively on a broad range of subjects; served on numerous advisory committees; taught at judicial conferences; and mentored dozens of fellow judges, attorneys, and law clerks. He was also regularly asked to sit by des- ignation on the United States Courts of Appeals throughout the country. Judge Shadur became renowned both locally and nationally for his encyclopedic knowledge of the law, extraordinary work ethic, boundless intellectual curiosity, and deep commitment to the fair and efficient administration of justice. Appointed to the bench by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 after three decades

CBA President Thomas R. Mulroy and Executive Director Terrence M. Murphy congratulate Judge Milton Shadur on his distinguished career. Former law clerks, legal partners, and fellow judges also made tributes. Photos by Bill Richert.

Magistrate Judges Sheila Finnegan and Jeffrey Cole also spoke at the ceremony, offering personal stories about Judge Sha- dur’s kindness, generosity, and constant willingness to make himself available to colleagues to offer advice and help them resolve difficult legal issues. “I can’t think of anyone who has given more to the court,” Judge Cole said. Also speaking at the ceremony were two of Judge Shadur’s former law clerks, Steven Tomashefsky and Tom Scorza, as well as his friend and former law partner, Michael Shakman, who called Judge Shadur generous in every respect, espe- cially with his time. Judge Shadur, who has been married to his wife Eleanor for 72 years, graduated from the University of Chicago in 1943 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics. He then served as a naval

as a highly successful attorney in private practice, Judge Shadur retired last Sep- tember (albeit reluctantly) at age 93 due to complications from back surgery. To honor Judge Shadur’s distinguished career and countless contributions to the nation’s judiciary, the CBA honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a December ceremony at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse before a large gathering of his colleagues, friends, family members, and former law clerks. At the ceremony, federal district Chief Judge Reuben Castillo praised Judge Shadur as a “transformative judge” for the court, the city, and the country, whose legacy will last forever. He described Judge Shadur as meticulous in all respects, and an outstanding jurist who was driven by his extraordinary intellect and work ethic, commitment to excellence, and love of the law, the court, and his family.

Judge Milton Shadur and his wife Eleanor, who were married for 72 years. As this issue was going to press, we received the sad word that Judge Shadur passed away on January 14. We are profoundly saddened by his loss, but know that his legacy will live on.

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