Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, this neutral served for 33 years as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Massachusetts, including a term as Chief Judge. Her extensive judicial career involved presiding over thousands of cases across diverse sectors such as retail, healthcare, and real estate. She also served on the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for over two decades, authoring more than 100 opinions. Her background includes private practice experience focusing on commercial litigation and insolvency matters.

A highly specialized neutral with over three decades of judicial experience in bankruptcy and commercial law, suitable for high-stakes financial restructuring and business insolvency cases.

One of the longest-serving bankruptcy judges in United States history with 33 years on the bench.

She is recognized by legal professionals for her deep technical knowledge of insolvency law and her ability to facilitate resolutions in complex multi-party commercial disputes.