Procedures verified June 28, 2026
Judge Young B. Kim -- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
1019, Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604
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Motions decided on papers — no hearings held
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Settlement conference: telephone appearance is NOT acceptable without prior leave of Court -- client with actual settlement authority must personally attend in person or via a Court-approved format.
- 2. Settlement position statements must be exchanged between counsel AND simultaneously copied to the Court at settlement_statement_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov -- not filed with Clerk's Office.
- 3. No motions to strike any part of an opposing party's LR 56.1 submission. Raise objections to inadmissible evidence or improper argument in response or reply brief.
- 4. Confidentiality orders require a filed motion, attached clean and redlined proposed order, AND simultaneous Word version emailed to proposed_order_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov.
- 5. Final pretrial order in consent cases: courtesy copy to chambers AND email to proposed_orders_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Jointly filed.
- 6. Parties may consent to full Magistrate Judge jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 636 and FRCP 73. Court strongly encourages counsel to discuss this option with clients and opposing counsel.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | No individual motion call. Court rules on papers or schedules hearing as needed. Parties are encouraged to consent to full Magistrate Judge jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 636 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73. |
| Motion Limit | 15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1. |
| Reply Limit | Not separately specified; follow LR 7.1 default. |
| Chambers Copies | ✓ Required Final pretrial order for consent cases: courtesy copy to chambers required, plus electronic copy to proposed_orders_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov.... |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. Court rules on papers. |
| Remote Appearances | Telephone appearance is not acceptable at settlement conferences unless Court grants prior leave. Court typically sets aside four hours for each conference. |
| Discovery | Discovery disputes handled by Judge Kim directly. Not separately published as a standing order; follow LR 37.2 and standard ILND procedures. |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
C.D. Cal. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
Key Traps
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
No individual motion call. Court rules on papers or schedules hearing as needed. Parties are encouraged to consent to full Magistrate Judge jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 636 and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73.
Notice Period
Not separately specified. Follow Local Rules.
Motion Page / Word Limit
15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1.
Opposition Limit
15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1.
Reply Limit
Not separately specified; follow LR 7.1 default.
Font & Formatting
Per LR 5.2(e).
Footnote Policy
Not specified.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✓ Required
Final pretrial order for consent cases: courtesy copy to chambers required, plus electronic copy to proposed_orders_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Jointly filed.
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders must be attached to an email sent to proposed_order_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Subject line must include: case number and name, docket number of corresponding motion (if any), and title of order proposed. Submit in Word-compatible format. Serve on all parties. For confidentiality orders: file a motion explaining the need, attach the proposed order as an exhibit, and simultaneously email a Word version to proposed_order_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov. If using the Court's form model order, attach both clean and redlined versions. [Judge Kim -- Proposed Orders for Electronic Entry by the Court]
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. Court rules on papers.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
Court rules on papers. No default oral argument.
Remote Appearances
Telephone appearance is not acceptable at settlement conferences unless Court grants prior leave. Court typically sets aside four hours for each conference.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Contact Courtroom Deputy Erin Caswick for scheduling. Do not communicate about case merits by letter, phone, or email without authorization.
Discovery Referral
Discovery disputes handled by Judge Kim directly. Not separately published as a standing order; follow LR 37.2 and standard ILND procedures.
Discovery Dispute Procedure District-default
LR 37.2 required. Follow standard ILND meet-and-confer procedures. No separate standing order published.
Ex Parte Applications
Not separately specified. Follow General Order procedures.
Settlement Notification
After a telephonic preliminary settlement discussion, Court issues scheduling order for exchange of settlement position statements. Plaintiff submits to Defendant: nature of action, theory of liability, itemization of damages, and demand with explanation. Defendant submits to Plaintiff: theory of defense and offer with explanation. Both parties simultaneously copy the court at settlement_statement_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Position statements not filed with Clerk's Office, not part of court's record, not admissible. If exhibits included, send court a single PDF with bookmarks. Individuals with settlement authority must personally attend -- telephone not acceptable unless Court grants prior leave. Insurers: representative authorized to negotiate and settle must appear. Uninsured corporate party: representative with authority must appear. [Judge Kim -- Settlement Conferences]
Lead Counsel
Not specified beyond settlement conference attendance requirements.
Under Seal Filings
Confidentiality orders: file a motion explaining the need and attaching the proposed order. May use Court's form model confidentiality order (available at /assets/_documents/_forms/_judges/Kim/model confidentiality order). Attach clean and redlined versions. Email Word version to proposed_order_kim@ilnd.uscourts.gov. [Judge Kim -- Form Confidentiality Order]
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Not separately specified. Follow Local Rules.
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AI & Style Preferences
AI Disclosure Requirement
Not specified.
Additional Notes
Magistrate Judge handling consent and referral cases. Detailed settlement conference procedures with simultaneous position statement exchange copied to court. No motions to strike LR 56.1 submissions -- objections go in briefs. Confidentiality orders require both filed motion and emailed Word version.
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