The Honorable Judge Kevin J. Carey (Ret.)

Judge Carey was widely known throughout the bankruptcy bar—he was the immediate past president of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) and sat on the executive committee of the ABI Board of Directors. He was a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, a member of the International Insolvency Institute, and was the first judge to serve as global chair of the Turnaround Management Association. He lectured worldwide on bankruptcy and cross-border issues, and taught several bankruptcy related university programs including at St. John’s, Temple University, and Villanova. He was a contributing author to Collier on Bankruptcy, the leading treatise on U.S. bankruptcy law.

Judge Carey was not only one of the best bankruptcy judges in the history of the profession, he was a deeply knowledgeable and valued colleague, and simply one of the very best people. He was always kind and positive, and eager to advise and assist clients in any way he could. He was an active and eager mentor to junior lawyers and anyone else interested in benefitting from his wisdom.

Christopher R. Donoho, III, co-head of the U.S. Restructuring & Special Situations practice, said:

“Kevin’s passing is truly devastating. I have no other word for the complete sadness our entire team feels around this loss, both professionally and personally. He was the best kind of friend you could ever have and will forever be a legend in the bankruptcy world. We are devastated by this news and our deepest condolences go out to his wife Denise and the entire Carey Family.”