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United States Bankruptcy Judge Manuel Barbosa of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on March 23, 2012.  A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the district court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code.  28 U.S.C. § 151.  Comments are invited from the public and the bar as to whether Judge Barbosa should be reappointed.  Those comments should be in writing and sent by June 17, 2011 to:

• Collins T. Fitzpatrick
• Circuit Executive
• 219 S. Dearborn
• Room 2780
• Chicago, IL 60604

[caption id="attachment_18846" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Dawn M. Gonzalez"][/caption] Dawn M. Gonzalez has joined Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, LLC as a partner. She concentrates her practice in complex insurance coverage litigation and sophisticated insurance defense Ms. Gonzalez received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1991 and her law degree from the DePaul University, College of Law in 1994. Ms. Gonzalez was included in the 2009 to 2011 "Super Lawyers: Corporate Edition" magazine, as well as the 2008 to 2011 versions of the "Illinois Super Lawyers" magazine published by Law & Politics. In 2004, she was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's 2004 list of "40 Attorneys Under 40 to Watch in Illinois". She was selected as the 2006 "Outstanding Young Alumna" by DePaul University, College of Law. She was the 2005/2006 President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Women's Bar Foundation. She has been a Vice Chair of the ABA's Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, TIPS Section since 2008 and was an Executive Committee Member of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Evaluations from 2004 to 2007. In addition, she is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute. She is formally of Litchfield Cavo LLP. For more information please visit www.baughdaltonlaw.com.

Hon. Angelo D. Mistretta, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011; beloved husband and best friend of Ruth A., nee Welter, for 59 years; loving father of Mark (Diane) and Scott Mistretta; proud grandfather of Matthew and Jason; born to the late Rosario and Maria Mistretta, on Feb. 16, 1925, in Chicago (old Taylor Street neighborhood). Angelo was an inspiring uncle to many and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him; brother of Josephine Vullo, and the late Michelina Strazzantti, Bella Boulahanis, Salvatore Mistretta and Jeannie Hamza. Angelo served in WWII and after the war graduated from Valparaiso University Law School. He began his career as a Cook County state's attorney, and then went on to head his own private law practice, before being elected as a full circuit court judge. Following retirement he continued working in arbitration and mediations. He was a former president of the Justinian Society and a member of SACA. Angelo embraced his Italian and Sicilian heritage, and shared it with his family. Angelo's work ethic, unrivaled wit and great emphasis on family and friends are all characteristics to be admired. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Coglianese Funeral Home, 7508 County Line Rd., Burr Ridge (south of I55 on Frontage Rd.). Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at the funeral home. Interment will be Bronswood Cemetery, Oakbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to your charity of choice. Info: (630) 654-8484.

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Brian E. Barrett as an associate judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Barrett received his undergraduate degree in 1995 from DePaul University and his Juris Doctor in 1999 from Chicago-Kent. Mr. Barrett is currently engaged in solo practice in New Lenox, Illinois.