Hon. Bruce T. Beesley

Bruce T. Beesley is Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada in Reno, initially sworn in on Jan. 3, 2011, and named chief judge in October 2015. Prior to his appointment, he was a practicing attorney for approximately 30 years, specializing in bankruptcy law and civil litigation matters. He began his bankruptcy career in 1980 and has represented creditors' committees, trust- ees, debtors and creditors in bankruptcy. Judge Beesley's practice has also included civil and busi- ness litigation, as well as expert advice or testimony regarding bankruptcy and secured transactions. He has taught and been a presenter at several seminars regarding various bankruptcy-related topics, and has co-authored several articles in business publications. Judge Beesley was board-certified in Creditors' Rights Law by the American Board of Certification in 2003. He is a member of ABI and has served as a lawyer representative for the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. He was also a member of the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Nevada from 2000-10 and president from 2008-09. Judge Beesley is a Master Emeritus member and past president of the Bruce R. Thompson American Inns of Court. He received his B.S. in 1975 from the University of Nevada, Reno and his J.D. in 1978 from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.

Hon. Bruce T. Beesley