A Conversation With U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes: Insights From The Bench (Podcast) – Insolvency/Bankruptcy

In the April episode of the TMA Chicago Midwest Podcast,
host Paul Musser welcomed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes
as his guest.

Judge Barnes, who oversees matters in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago,
has a unique perspective drawn from an extensive background in
private practice at major law firms and academic pursuits.

Judge Barnes’ diverse experience spans various segments of
the insolvency industry, including working on behalf of debtors and
lenders and handling complex litigation and international
insolvency matters before joining the bench. His comprehensive
understanding of the industry’s machinations makes him a
compelling figure in the bankruptcy court.

During our conversation, Judge Barnes delved into the
personalities and experiences that initially drew him to the law,
his bankruptcy practice, and, ultimately, the bench. Judge Barnes
shared his journey, shedding light on the influences that shaped
his legal career and his approach to his current role.

The conversation also touched on current trends that he is
seeing in his courtroom, his passion for Chapter 15 cases and
international insolvency law, and why the Seventh Circuit’s
K-Mart decision should not stop commercial debtors from
filing their Chapter 11 cases in Chicago. Another key topic of
discussion was the noticeable increase in litigation, especially
post-pandemic.

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