IWIRC eNewsletter November 2016 | Page 22

Chambers and Partners has recognized several members of the Maryland Network in the 2016 edition of its list of leading firms and lawyers in the area of bankruptcy/restructuring: Linda Donhauser (Miles & Stockbridge), Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark (Saul Ewing), Patti Jefferson (Miles & Stockbridge), and Catherine K. Hopkin (Tydings & Rosenberg).

Several IWIRC members participated in the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Next Generation program, held during the annual conference in San Francisco on October 26-29, 2016. The program provides 40 up-and-coming bankruptcy attorneys an opportunity to connect with bankruptcy judges and other bankruptcy professionals through various networking events and professional development sessions. This is the sixth year for the program. Congratulations to the following IWIRC members for their selection: Roma Desai (Bernstein Shur), Kathryn Harrison (Campbell & Levine), Laura Hughes (Bryan Cave), Stephanie Kanan (Lindquist & Vennum), Bernice Lee (Shraiberg, Ferrara & Laudau), Natalie Levine (Cassels Brock & Blackwell), Jennifer Lyday (Waldrep LLP), Cara Porter (U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of California), Kristen Siracusa (Miles & Stockbridge), and Erin West (Godfrey & Kahn).

Upcoming Network Activities

IWIRC members are welcome at all IWIRC events around the world. Don’t forget to check the event schedule before you travel!

Friday, December 02, 2016

New England Network

IWIRC New England Holiday Luncheon and Elections

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Georgia Network

IWIRC-Georgia Holiday Party

Thursday, December 08, 2016

Greater Philadelphia Network

IWIRC Greater Philadelphia Networking & Coffee December 2016

Thursday, December 08, 2016

New Jersey Network

IWIRC-New Jersey Annual Holiday Party and 2016 Woman of the Year Award

Friday, December 09, 2016

Dallas/Fort Worth Network

IWIRC Holiday Luncheon & Champagne Toast

Friday, December 09, 2016

Chicago Network

IWIRC Chicago Network's Annual Champagne High Tea