Promoting Education and Scholarship
Education is a cornerstone of the College’ s mission. Through our Foundation and pro bono grant programs, we support academic research, public financial literacy, court and bar educational programs, and community-based outreach focused on access to justice. Whether through teaching, writing, speaking, mentoring, or sponsoring legal education programs, Fellows of the College share a commitment to developing both the knowledge base of the restructuring profession and the practical understanding of those navigating financial distress.
Our new Fellows have already played meaningful roles in advancing education— from publishing scholarly articles that deepen our understanding of insolvency issues, to training new professionals, to speaking at conferences and judicial programs, to ensuring that pro se debtors understand their rights. It is our hope that this work continues and grows with the support of the programs and initiatives that the College has to offer.
Service and Pro Bono Work: Passion and Purpose
While technical excellence is required for admission to the College, service is what distinguishes a Fellow of the College. The College has always believed that access to competent guidance in times of financial crisis is a matter of dignity and justice. Many of our new Fellows have taken on pro bono cases, led community financial clinics, served on nonprofit boards and worked to improve the efficiency and fairness of the legal process. We will encourage our new Fellows to continue to advocate for the underserved in coordination with the College’ s pro bono programs. Mentoring the Next Generation Every Fellow of the College has benefited, in some way, from mentors who invested
time and insight in their professional growth. The College is committed to paying that forward and, consistent with this goal, this year’ s Class has a demonstrated track record of supporting the next gen of restructuring professionals. Whether mentoring law clerks, coaching moot court teams, or guiding young practitioners through their first complex restructuring, we encourage not just our new Fellows, but everyone in the College to continue this work. Looking Forward! Class 37 truly represents the future direction of the College. Their voices, ideas, values, and leadership will help guide us in the challenging years ahead. Class 37 joins us at a moment when the economic landscape is complex, global markets are shifting rapidly, and financial distress affects individuals and enterprises in ever-changing ways. The College is a stronger institution because our new Fellows made the decision to go above and beyond— not just in their careers, but in their commitment to integrity, service, and the betterment of our profession and communities. Looking Backward! This year marks the conclusion of my term as Chair of the Board of Regents. It has been an absolute honor to serve in this role. I am deeply grateful to the College’ s leadership— past and present— for their partnership, vision, and unwavering commitment to our mission. And a big shoutout to the Regents across each Circuit( past and present), together with the Chairs of the Judicial and International Nominating Committees. Your diligence, judgment, and good humor have made this job not just meaningful but – dare I say, fun? The time we have worked together cultivating and evaluating candidates, strengthening outreach, and supporting the
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