Thomas Bennett, the judge who oversaw the $4.1 billion bankruptcy of Jefferson County, Ala., has retired from the court and taken a job at a law firm, the latest retirement in a noticeable judicial exodus.
Mr. Bennett, 66 years old, joined Bailey Glasser LLP as a partner last month, bringing his expertise in municipal bankruptcy, mediation and complex commercial litigation. He plans to work out of the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
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