Who We Are
The College is an honorary association of insolvency professionals. Fellows are elected on highly-selective criteria including expertise, professionalism, scholarship, and service.
Mission Statement
The American College of Bankruptcy is dedicated to the enhancement of professionalism, scholarship, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice.
Upcoming Education and Events
Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Saturday, August 10, 2024
Register Now for the 5th, 10th & 11th Circuit Retreat in Park City Utah!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
SAVE THE DATE! American College of Bankruptcy Seventh Circuit Education Seminar
Friday, March 21, 2025
Insolvency Events Calendar
A comprehensive list of insolvency and bankruptcy-related events around the world for 2024 through 2027. We hope you find this to be a valuable resource when planning your travel/conference schedules.
Recent News
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
American College of Bankruptcy Announces 2023 Pro Bono Grantees
Fellows Resources
There are many resources for Fellows that are visible only if you are logged in, including the following:
- Update Your Profile
- Pay Your Membership Dues
- See Your Donation History
- View Full Directory Listings
- Additional Documents and Programs for Fellows
- and more
Awards & Recognition
Distinguished Service Award
2024 Distinguished Service Award Presented to Professor James H.M. Sprayregen
DEI Excellence Award
Hon. Erithe Smith and Paul Harner, co-chairs of the DEI Committee, present the 2023 Excellence Award to Just the Beginning: A Pipeline Organization.
College Columns May 2024
Our current newsletter issue is now available for reading.
Committees
We have nineteen active and engaged Committees that do the "work" of the College from from nominating new members to community outreach and education.
Resources
The College is dedicated to the enhancement of professionalism, scholarship, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice. This section provides links to College and outside resources that may be of interest.
DEI Resources and Initiatives
The DEI Committee was established to continue to execute the challenges of the Mission Statement, develop a comprehensive plan, and continue the necessary work to achieve systemic change in the College and the insolvency community.