Bar Evaluations
- Chicago Bar Association - Highly Qualified
- Illinois State Bar Association - Highly Qualified
- Chicago Council of Lawyers - Highly Qualified
- Hispanic Lawyers Association - Highly Qualified
- Decalogue Society of Lawyers - Highly Qualified
- Puerto Rican Bar Association of IL - Highly Qualified
- Lesbian and Gay Bar Association - Highly Recommended
- Women’s Bar Association - Recommended (highest rating)
- Hellenic Bar Association - Recommended (highest rating)
- Black Women Lawyer’s - Recommended (highest rating)
What People Are Saying
"Seeing Mary Jane Theis elected to the Illinois Supreme Court is one of my personal priorities. Her intelligence, integrity, and commitment is superb. She has empathy for those she serves and her hard work and dedication to justice has made her a distinguished leader."
Justice Theis is a “prepared, smart and thorough judge” who “demonstrates for all women lawyers that they can have a successful career and a wonderful family.”
"Justice Mary Jane Theis is ‘Highly Qualified’ for the office of Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court...Justice Theis is highly respected for her legal knowledge and experience, outstanding temperament, and unquestioned integrity. Justice Theis is intelligent, thoughtful, and dedicated to the law and our justice system.”
Endorsements
- Mayor Rahm Emanuel
- Former Mayor Richard Daley
- Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan
- Illinois Senate President John Cullerton
- City Clerk Susana Mendoza
- Rep. Luis Gutierrez