Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has announced that Shireen A. Barday will be appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York, based in Manhattan. The announcement was made on December 10, 2025.
Barday’s appointment follows a selection process overseen by the Court of Appeals. Further details about her background and the specific start date were not included in the initial announcement.
Chief Judge Livingston stated: “The Court of Appeals will appoint Shireen A. Barday as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan.”
The Southern District of New York is known for handling significant bankruptcy cases due to its jurisdiction over major financial institutions and corporations headquartered in Manhattan.
