Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee for the Northern District of Illinois

The Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee was formed to promote communication about Court procedures, etiquette, filings and other issues, and to assist the Court and attorneys in creating a more efficient environment. Additionally, the Committee develops and sponsors education programs concerning issues affecting the bench, attorneys, financial institutions and consumers. The Committee also creates social opportunities to allow greater interaction between the Court and those who appear before it. The Committee provides an opportunity to relay issues, concerns or ideas to the Committee –anonymously – through any of the Committee Members. The information will then be presented to the Bankruptcy Judges for their review and consideration. Committee Leadership and Members: Co-Chairs Peter C. Bastianen, Esq. Desirae Bedford, Esq. Members Paul M. Bach, Esq. Alex F. Berk, Esq. James A. Brady, Esq. Jamie Dowell, Esq. Charles F. Kinzer, Esq. Michael D. Leifman, Esq. Jennifer Neimeier, Esq. Bridget Nnedge, Esq. Samantha M. Ruben, Esq. Rupa Sanghani, Esq. Julia Jensen-Smolka, Esq. Kenneth M. Thomas, Esq. Neema T. Varghese Mary E. R. Walters, Esq. Bill A. Williams, Esq. U.S. Trustee Representative Gretchen Silver, Esq. Bankruptcy Court Administration Involvement with the Committee: Jeffrey Allsteadt (Clerk of the Court) Sharon Zurowski (Assistant Clerk of the Court) Jean Dalicandro (Operations Manager)