United States Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Lynch of the Northern District of Illinois 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 1, 2027. Please see the notice attached above for more information.
February 23, 2026
The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit proposes modifications to Circuit Rule 40(e). The redlined version with two potential options is provided. Written comments on the proposed rule changes should be sent by May 26, 2026.
Please see the notice for details. Notice of Proposed Circuit Rule
Changes and Opportunity for Comment
The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit seeks applications from all qualified applicants
to fill two positions as a bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Indiana with a duty station in Indianapolis, Indiana.
