Two Arbitrators Appointed

December 2015

By Mark F. Vizza

Mr. Paul Cellini and Mr. Gary Gayle have been appointed Arbitrators by Governor Bruce Rauner.

Mr. Cellini brings 20 years of experience in workers' compensation law, having practiced in both the public and private sectors. He most recently served as staff attorney with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Mr. Cellini is a graduate of the University of Illinois and The John Marshall Law School.

Mr. Gayle, too, has long ties to Illinois Workers' Compensation. He has 35 years of experience including service as Executive Director of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Mr. Gayle is a graduate of the University of Missouri and the Chicago Kent College of Law.

Arbitrator Gayle will be assigned to the Chicago area while Arbitrator Cellini will be assigned to one of the downstate areas. Both should begin handling cases January 1, 2016 when the Arbitrator reassignments take effect.

These gentlemen are well-respected and experienced attorneys with backgrounds on the Respondent side. Arbitrator Gayle's experience consists mostly of representing business interests. Likewise, Arbitrator Cellini has advocated for Respondents before the Commission.

Brady, Connolly & Masuda, P.C. congratulates both gentlemen. Their selection continues what we perceive to be a positive trend towards diversifying viewpoints at the Commission.

For more information about these appointments and other recent changes among Arbitrators and Commissioners, please feel free to contact us.