"As a judge on the federal bankruptcy court, Barday will hear bankruptcy proceedings, rule on the distribution of assets in Chapter 7 liquidation cases, approve plans in reorganization plans in Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 cases and manage cases to ensure they move through the legal system efficiently. The district's bankruptcy court is recognized for its expertise in handling bankruptcies for large, prominent companies, including Enron, WorldCom and General Motors."
"It was made by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and announced by Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston. We are so excited to welcome Ms. Barday to the Southern District bankruptcy bench, Livingston said. Ms. Barday's extensive and diverse practice experience as a commercial litigator, including in restructuring-related litigation, will be a tremendous asset to the esteemed Southern District bankruptcy bench. We look forward to working with Ms. Barday for many years to come."
Shireen Barday was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, marking her first judgeship. The appointment was made by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and announced by Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston. Barday will preside over bankruptcy proceedings, rule on asset distribution in Chapter 7 liquidations, approve reorganization plans in Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, and manage case progress. The Southern District handles major corporate bankruptcies such as Enron, WorldCom and General Motors. Barday is a partner at Pallas Partners with a 17-year career in complex commercial and restructuring-related litigation, involving fiduciary duty and fraud disputes. She expressed honor at the appointment and gratitude to mentors, colleagues and friends who supported her career. The appointment follows notice of a vacancy after Chief Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn announced his planned retirement next fall.
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