Renowned bankruptcy judge Kevin J. Carey has passed away, as confirmed by Hogan Lovells LLP. Carey is remembered for his notable tenure through the Tribune Co. bankruptcy proceedings.
Carey’s judicial career spanned across two decades where he served a significant term as a judge on the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, serving 14 years before retiring in 2019. Preceding that, he sat on the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for four years. He continued sharing his expertise post-retirement, as a senior counsel in the restructuring and special situations practice at Hogan Lovells.
A legacy of respect and admiration was left behind by Carey, with his colleagues at Hogan Lovells expressing their heartfelt sorrow in a public statement issuing news of his untimely demise.
The comprehensive and distinguished roles Carey undertook during his time as a judge at the bankruptcy courts of both Delaware and Pennsylvania, contributed significantly to his reputation as a highly esteemed figure within the legal circuit. His most prominent case, presiding over the Tribune Co. bankruptcy, marked him as a proficient authority in dealing with complex and high-stakes corporate cases.
Further details of his career and the impact of his loss to the legal community can be found in the detailed tribute post on Bloomberg Law.