College Columns December 2019 | Page 3

Welcome to our end of 2019 edition of College Columns, an issue packed with interesting articles from our Fellows. Be sure to read the three articles submitted by and about previous Distinguished Law Students -- Where Are They Now? They have contributed thoughtful updates about their professional journeys to date and how their selection for this honor has impacted and enhanced their careers. We

also have an interview article about our Scholar in Residence, Susan Block-Lieb of Fordham University, where she discusses her recent research and upcoming article.

Take a look at Judge Brown’s informative summary of the ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Commission’s report and the recommendations from the Commission. As these changes to consumer bankruptcy law are discussed and implemented, we might anticipate significant changes to the consumer bankruptcy practice and a corresponding effect on consumer debtors and creditors.

Bankruptcy trustees and consumer specialists should be sure to review the announcement from Marc Levinson regarding a new policy for reduced dues. For the puzzle and/or trivia enthusiast, we include another crossword and trivia quiz themed, as you may guess, with clues about bankruptcy history and the activities of the College.

As 2019 draws to a close, we encourage your consideration of a contribution to the Foundation, which helps the Pro Bono Committee fund good work throughout the country. We also appreciate your continued participation in our newsletter, as your articles help us all keep in touch between meetings. We wish the Columns to continue as an open forum for discussion of significant events in the bankruptcy world and for reports of noteworthy meetings, activities and opportunities for College Fellows.

Enjoy a wonderful holiday season and I hope to see you all in D.C. in the spring!

In This Issue

From the President....................................4

31 for 31!....................................5

Foundation Update...................6

From the Pro Bono Committee..................................7

Scholar-in-Residence Interview...................................10

International Committee Update.......................................11

Doing The Splits......................13

Columns XWords....................17

ABI's Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy Report.......................................18

Focus on Fellows....................20

Say What? National Bankruptcy Archives Quotes......................................21

Tenth Circuit in Santa Fe.......22

Distinguished Law Students: Where Are They Now?...........24

2019 Patrons & Sponsors.....26

In Memoriam............................28

2019 Foundation Donations.................................29

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From the Colum…nist…..

Deborah Langehennig, Chapter 13 Trustee

Co-Editor, College Columns