Hon. Bruce T. Beesley was sworn in as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada in Reno on Jan. 3, 2011. Previously was a practicing attorney for approximately 30 years, specializing in bankruptcy and civil litigation matters. Judge Beesley began his bankruptcy career in 1980 and has represented creditors’ committees, trustees, debtors and creditors in bankruptcy. His practice also included civil and business litigation, as well as expert advice or testimony regarding bankruptcy and secured transactions. He has also taught and been a presenter at several seminars regarding various bankruptcy-related topics and has been co-author on several articles in business publications. Judge Beesley was certified in Creditors’ Rights by the American Board of Certification in 2003. He is a member of ABI and a board member of the Southwest Bankruptcy Conference, and he 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 of the State Bar from 2008-09. Judge Beesley is a Master Emeritus member and past president of the Bruce R. Thompson American Inns of Court.