The College was formed in
1989 and has approximately 650 Fellows that are selected by a Board of Regents
from among recommendations received from the Circuit Admissions Council in each
federal judicial circuit. The Regents select those who meet the following standards:
(i) the highest professional qualifications and ethical standards; (ii) the highest
level of character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership which demonstrates
the likelihood that they will continue to contribute to the enhancement of bankruptcy
and insolvency scholarship, continuing education, and contributions to the improvement
of the bankruptcy and insolvency processes; (iii) a commitment to fostering and
furthering the objectives of the College; (iv) sustained evidence of scholarship,
teaching, lecturing and distinguished published writings on bankruptcy practice
or insolvency practice, procedure, philosophy, improvements and reforms which
demonstrates a consistent contribution to the enhancement of bankruptcy and insolvency
literature, education, practice and the overall improvement of the process.The
mission of the College is to honor and recognize distinguished bankruptcy professionals
who are qualified for membership in an effort to set standards of achievement
for others in the insolvency community, and to fund and assist projects that enhance
the highest quality of bankruptcy practice, including undergraduate and graduate
programs related to bankruptcy and insolvency.
Historically,
the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy Induction Ceremony, a black tie
event, has been held in early spring at the United States Supreme Court Great
Hall, followed by a reception. Well known individuals who have addressed the Induction
Ceremony include Supreme Court Justices, members of Congress, Department of Justice
officials, White House staff members, academicians and appellate judges.
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Organization
Leadership
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Officers and Board of Directors
Membership
Nominations
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Board of Regents
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Circuit Admissions Councils
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International Fellows Nominating Committee
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Judicial Nominating Committee
Standing
Committees
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Communications Committee
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Distinguished Service Award Committee
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Educational Programs Committee
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Endowment Committee
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Executive Committee
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Finance Committee
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Future of the College Committee
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History of the College Committee
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Liaisons Committee
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Meetings and Events Committee
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Memorial Committee
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National Bankruptcy Archives Committee
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Nominating Committee
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New Fellows Orientation Committee
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Pro Bono Committee
Membership
ACB members are
judges, lawyers, international fellows, accountants, corporate turnaround
specialists, government officials and other professionals who are experts
in the field of bankruptcy and insolvency. Members are selected on an
invitation only basis by a Board of Regents, using the ACB Nomination
Process.
