Who We Are

The College is an honorary association of insolvency professionals. Fellows are elected on highly-selective criteria including expertise, professionalism, scholarship, and service.

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Professionalism

Fellows exemplify the highest standards of integrity and excellence, mentoring younger practitioners while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the insolvency community.

Awards and Recognition

Scholarship & Service

The College publishes scholarly research, sponsors educational programs, maintains the National Bankruptcy Archives, and funds pro bono programs through the College’s affiliated Foundation.

ACB Foundation

Mission Statement

The American College of Bankruptcy is dedicated to the enhancement of professionalism, scholarship, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice. 

Insolvency Events Calendar

A comprehensive list of insolvency and bankruptcy-related events around the world for 2024 through 2028. We hope you find this to be a valuable resource when planning your travel/conference schedules.

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Recent News

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

ACB Education Updates

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

ACB Foundation Raffle at the All Fellows Luncheon!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

ACB Education Updates

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Fellows Resources

There are many resources for Fellows that are visible only if you are logged in, including the following:

  • Update Your Profile
  • Pay Your Membership Dues
  • See Your Donation History
  • View Full Directory Listings
  • Additional Documents and Programs for Fellows
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Awards & Recognition

2024 Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Award

2024 Distinguished Service Award Presented to Professor James H.M. Sprayregen

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DEI Excellent Award

DEI Excellence Award

Hon. Erithe Smith and Paul Harner, co-chairs of the DEI Committee, present the 2023 Excellence Award to Just the Beginning: A Pipeline Organization. 

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The ACB Foundation

The American College of Bankruptcy Foundation was established to promote the ends of justice through educational and charitable activities

College Columns May 2024

College Columns May 2024

Our current newsletter issue is now available for reading.

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Committees

Committees

We have nineteen active and engaged Committees that do the "work" of the College from from nominating new members to community outreach and education.

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Resources

Resources

The College is dedicated to the enhancement of professionalism, scholarship, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice. This section provides links to College and outside resources that may be of interest.

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DEI Resources and Initiatives

DEI Resources and Initiatives

The DEI Committee was established to continue to execute the challenges of the Mission Statement, develop a comprehensive plan, and continue the necessary work to achieve systemic change in the College and the insolvency community.

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Committee Spotlight

Educational Programs Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to identify educational programs for College sponsorship and to develop other programs designed to further the educational purposes of the College to Fellows and the bankruptcy community.

Educational Programs Committee