2025 College Induction Ceremony and Annual Meeting New Fellows, Inspiring Students, and Focused and Provocative Educational Programs
2025 College Induction Ceremony and Annual Meeting New Fellows, Inspiring Students, and Focused and Provocative Educational Programs
Patricia Redmond, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P. A. President, American College of Bankruptcy
Last year as I ended my term as Chair of the Board of Regents, and began to serve as President, I summarized my regrets over leaving what I termed“ the best job at the College” and yet looked forward to the challenges of my new role. The past year has gone by quickly but not without the College having grown stronger and more energized. The College was back in Washington, D. C. again, and attendance by Fellows exceeded last year with 318 fellows attending. The College welcomed 39 new fellows( 36 from Class XXXVI and three from previous classes), 11 distinguished law students, and three distinguished business students to share in all of the events and programs of the Annual Meeting.
Last year the buzz at the meeting was the reality of Shari Bedker’ s retirement, and we celebrate this year our first Annual Meeting with our new and dynamic executive director, CC Schnapp. Although we will always miss Shari, as she is part of the heart and soul of the College. CC and Jenny made sure that each program and event ran smoothly and was perfectly executed.
The committees of the College held their meetings and showcased their efforts through programs and networking events. A great example is the International Committee, which sponsored an additional program this Spring in an effort to outreach to more international fellows. On Thursday afternoon, the International Committee sponsored a lecture and debate lead by Professor Bruce Markell dealing with“ The Essential Role of Equity in the Administration of US Reorganizations”. Professor Markell provoked a robust discussion and lively audience participation. As a result of the increased program, there were 12 international fellows attending.
Following that was the President’ s reception where we welcomed the international fellows and all of the distinguished students who were called upon to tell the group something about themselves. The attendees began their experience with the College and weekend activities.
The Induction Weekend
Our new fellows arrived on Thursday, having already been educated with respect to the College, its governance, its mission, and its core functions because of the excellent Freshman Fellows’ Committee chaired by Judge Lisa Beckerman. Many thanks to Judge Beckerman for her continuing efforts
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