Magistrate Judge Gilbert will not be sitting Monday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Magistrate Judge Gilbert’s chambers will be closed Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
Motions should not be noticed for presentment in accordance with Local Rule 5.3(b). Once a motion is electronically filed, the Court will enter an order setting the matter for hearing or enter a briefing schedule. Judge Gilbert does not require courtesy copies.
All electronic filings (except exhibits) must be generated by printing to PDF from the original word processing file so that the text of the digital document is searchable. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are not searchable and may be used only for appendix or reference materials not available in PDF format.
Communication for Case-Related Matters: The Court strongly prefers email communication with the courtroom deputy. All counsel must be copied on all emails. Counsel jointly may contact the courtroom deputy at Brenda_Rinozzi@ilnd.uscourts.gov. If parties resolve a matter that is scheduled for hearing or otherwise under consideration by Judge Gilbert, counsel should email the courtroom deputy as soon as possible.
Settlement Correspondence: Settlement letters should be emailed to all counsel and to the Court at Settlement_Correspondence_Gilbert@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The subject line of the email must contain the case name and number, and the settlement letter (and any exhibits) must be attached in PDF format.
Proposed Orders: Proposed orders should be sent to Proposed_Order_Gilbert@ilnd.uscourts.gov. For proposed orders based on any Court template (e.g., confidentiality, HIPAA), the parties should submit a red-lined and clean version, so the Court efficiently can review any requested changes. Proposed orders changing schedules previously set by the Court should not be submitted without an accompanying motion that explains the relief requested and why the motion should be granted unless the Court orders otherwise in a particular case.
Appearing by Telephone: Anyone appearing telephonically should use a land line whenever possible. Anyone wishing to appear telephonically should email the courtroom deputy at Brenda_Rinozzi@ilnd.uscourts.gov.
Information on this page contains important information about Judge Gilbert's pretrial case management procedures. Please read all of the information carefully. These policies are designed to facilitate the prompt efficient and equitable disposition of civil cases on Judge Gilbert's docket. The success of these pretrial procedures depends on all parties' willingness to familiarize themselves with these materials and to act accordingly. It is expected that all counsel will be familiar with these procedures.
Judge Gilbert currently is not accepting law clerk applications.
