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Honorable Michael B. Brennan, Chief Judge
 
News and Announcements
May 22, 2026
Press Release

Chief Judge Michael B. Brennan announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reappointed Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Lynch to another 14-year term when his current term expires on January 1, 2027. Please see the notice attached above for more information.

March 27, 2026
Notice

United States Bankruptcy Judge G. Michael Halfenger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on January 10, 2027. Please see the notice attached above for more information.

March 20, 2026
Notice

United States Bankruptcy Chief Judge Catherine J. Furay of the Western District of Wisconsin has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when her current term expires on January 2, 2027. Please see the notice attached above for more information.