Judge Thomas M. Cushing: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department - Courtroom 2812, Trial Section

Illinois ARDC Bar #: None (11/10/1988)

Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court

Biography

The Hon. Thomas M. Cushing is a circuit judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. Cushing was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2019, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Nicholas R. Ford. He was elected to a full term on November 3, 2020.

While on the bench, his assignments have included the Domestic Violence Division and the Trial Section of the Law Division.

Cushing earned a B.A. in English and government from the University of Notre Dame in 1983. He then spent several years teaching sixth grade in Humboldt Park before completing a J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1988.

Cushing was admitted to practice in Illinois (1988).

After graduating from law school, Cushing entered private practice. During this time, he worked as a trial attorney at Ambrose & Cushing until 2005, representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters. He left to start his own private practice, specializing in general civil litigation and chancery matters. He remained a principal at the firm until his appointment to the bench.

While in private practice, Cushing also served as the senior vice president of Chicago Climate Exchange (2006 to 2010), the managing director of Strategic Partnership and Policy at the Delta Institute (2012 to 2013), and as of counsel for Christopher A. Kreid & Associates (2013 to 2019).

His memberships have included the Hearing Board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) and the Moran Center Legal Clinic Board. He has served as a mediator for the Law and Chancery Divisions of the Cook County Circuit Court and as a pro bono attorney for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.

Raised in Chicago’s Northwest Side, Cushing’s parents were founding parishioners at St. Mary of the Woods in Edgebrook. He and his brother helped co-found an immigration amnesty clinic in the Humboldt Park area.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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Angela Mendenhall -vs- STRENGTH OF NATURE, LLC.,GODREJ SON HOLDINGS, INC.,LOREAL USA, INC.,LOREAL USA PRODUCTS, INC.,SOFTSHEEN- CARSON LLC.,SOFTSHEEN-CARSON (W.I.), INC.,LUSTER PRODUCTS, INC.,NAMASTE LABORATORIES, LLC.,RNA Corporation

On December 31, 2024 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Mary Boner,MARY BONNER -vs- STRENGTH OF NATURE, LLC.,GODREJ SON HOLDINGS, INC.,Beauty Bell Enterprises, LLC d/b/a House of Cheatham, LLC,House of Cheatham, LLC,LOREAL USA, INC.,LOREAL USA PRODUCTS, INC.,SOFTSHEEN- CARSON LLC.,SOFTSHEEN-CARSON (W.I.)…

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Leatrice McKay -vs- Namaste Laboratories, LLC,RNA Corporation,Luster Products Inc,AFAM Concept, Inc dba JF Labs,Strength of Nature LLC,Godrej SON Holdings Inc,LOreal USA Inc,LOreal USA Products Inc,Soft Sheen Carson LLC,Soft Sheen-Carson WI, Inc

On December 30, 2024 a product liabilty - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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T L -vs- County of Cook County

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Dec 27, 2024

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T D -vs- County of Cook County

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C H 2 -vs- County of Cook County

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D D -vs- County of Cook County

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June Spight -vs-JUICY SEAFOOD INDY, INC. d/b/a JUICY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR

On December 26, 2024 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Brian Bailey -vs- Highline Homes, LLC,Savane Properties

On December 26, 2024 an other personal injury / wrongful death - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Dec 26, 2024

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R W -vs- County of Cook County

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L W 3 -vs- County of Cook County

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C C -vs- County of Cook County

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J C 3 -vs- County of Cook County

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L W 2 -vs- County of Cook County

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Christine Barakat,Chandler Corbbins -vs- BF Rental L.L.C.

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R M 2 -vs- County of Cook County

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Tameka Glover-vs-Leticia Arroyo

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Lidia Aldana -vs- Cook County Health,John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital,County of Cook,Carmen Adams, MD,Tierney Wolgemuth, MD,Sonya Bharadwa, MD

On December 23, 2024 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Medical Malpractice - Jury

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Malpractice

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L T -vs- County of Cook County

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Marla Courts-vs-Justin Goodman

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Estate of William G. Carlson-vs-Yeung Pang

On December 23, 2024 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.

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Dec 23, 2024

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L S -vs- County of Cook County

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A J -vs- County of Cook County

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A W 2 -vs- County of Cook County

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About

Thomas M. Cushing
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department - Courtroom 2812, Trial Section	Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division), Department - Courtroom 2812, Trial Section
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - Circuit Court of Cook County	November 3, 2020 - Circuit Court of Cook County
Previous Appointment Circuit Court of Cook County (Domestic Violence Division)	Circuit Court of Cook County (Domestic Violence Division)
Education J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law - 1988 B.A., University of Notre Dame - 1983	J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law - 1988 B.A., University of Notre Dame - 1983
Official Website www.cookcountycourt.org	www.cookcountycourt.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (Law Division)
Previous Court:	IL - Circuit Court of Cook County (Domestic Violence Division)
Clerk phone:	+1 (312) 603-6343
Fax:	+1 (312) 603-6622

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Trial Attorney	Ambrose & Cushing, PC	Cook County, Illinois
Principal	Thomas M. Cushing, LLC	Cook County, Illinois
Senior Vice President	Chicago Climate Change	Cook County, Illinois
Managing Director of Strategic Partnership and Policy	Delta institute	Cook County, Illinois
Of Counsel	Christopher A. Kreid & Associates	Cook County, Illinois
Judge	Circuit Court of Cook County	Cook County, Illinois