New Chairman for Illinois Workers Compensation Commission

09-10-08

Governor Blagojevich appointed a new Chairman of the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission, effective October 3, 2008. Arbitrator Gerald Jutila was unanimously recommended by the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board and appointed by the Governor. Under the 2005 workers’ compensation reforms, the Advisory Board makes recommendations on Commission appointments to the Governor.

Chairman Jutila holds a B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School. Chairman Jutila also served as an arbitrator at the Chicago Commission since September 2004. He has over 29 years of practical experience in workers’ compensation as an attorney primarily representing injured workers.

As an attorney, Jutila has a broad range of experience at all levels of workers compensation practice, appellate practice and 3rd party negligence practice bringing a well rounded perspective and depth of prior case law to the Chair of the Commission. His knowledgeable and practical legal background will provide the Commissioners and members of the Commission with an invaluable resource.

Chairman Jutila's talents in both personal persuasion and leadership should gain cooperation from Commission staff and practicing attorneys from both sides of the isle.

As a practicing Chicago workers compensation attorney we more than welcome the appointment.

Chicago Workers Compensation Attorneys -- http://wc-chicago.com 9-10-08