The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) and the University of Denver recently issued a report titled "A Credit to the Courts: The Selection, Appointment and Reappointment Process for Bankruptcy Judges." The report said that U.S. bankruptcy courts have 351 authorized bankruptcy judgeships, along with an additional 37 retired-recalled bankruptcy judges. The report explores the bankruptcy judge selection process and the variations in that process across the circuits. In particular, the IAALS study highlights aspects that work well within the system and identifies areas where further study may be warranted. Some of these areas of concern include the length and secrecy of the selection process and a perceived lack of diversity, especially regarding minorities and women, among bankruptcy judges. To read the full study, please click here: http://iaals.du.edu/images/wygwam/documents/publications/A_Credit_to_th…
