Hon. Robert E. Nugent

U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge

Current Position

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
401 North Market Street, Room 104
Wichita, KS 67202
USA

Tel: 316-315-4150
Fax: 316-315-4111
Email: judge_nugent@ksb.uscourts.com

Class: XXIII (2012)Circuit: Tenth

Education

University of Kansas, BA with Honors in Political Science and English (1977)
University of Kansas School of Law, JD (1980)

Professional Career

Bankruptcy Judge (Chief Judge, 2002-2016), U.S. Bankruptcy Court for District of Kansas (2000-)
Shareholder (1990), Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd., Wichita, KS (1987-00)
Partner, Weinlood, Cole, Shaffer, Lee & Nugent, Hutchinson, KS (1984-87)
Partner, Branine, Chalfant, Hill & Nugent, Hutchinson, KS (1980-84)
Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Tenth Circuit (2002-)

Affiliations

National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, President-Elect (2013); Secretary (2010-12); Board of Governors (2006-09); Chair, By-Laws Comm (2009-10); Editor, Conference News (2004-06)
American Bankruptcy Institute (1989-)
Wichita Bar Association, President (1998-99)

Publications

Kansas Bankruptcy Handbook Kansas Bar Association 2009 Co-Editor and Chapter Author

Awards

National Conference Bankruptcy Judges, Outstanding Service Award (2009)