Houston Chief Judge Under Fire for Approving Millions in Fees for Girlfriend in Bankruptcy Court

Jun 20, 2024, 02:08 AM

A federal judge in Houston has come under scrutiny for approving millions in fees for his girlfriend, an attorney, in cases he oversaw. The judge, who played a significant role in making Houston the nation's top bankruptcy court, did not disclose his romantic relationship with the lawyer. Law firm Kirkland & Ellis, which steered significant cases to Houston's bankruptcy court, had some of its lawyers aware of the undisclosed relationship. The WSJ article highlighted that the chief judge helped his girlfriend make big bucks. The situation has raised concerns about judicial corruption and the integrity of the US judicial system.