The American College of Bankruptcy is pleased to share information about several upcoming events, around the country and abroad! The College’s fall lineup has something for every Fellow. Mark your calendars and register today. | |
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6th Circuit Education Program
October 23-24, 2026
Join Fellows of the Sixth Circuit in Lexington, KY to enjoy an excellent education program, food, and horse racing.
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Howard DREAMS
October 27, 2026
Three years after the inaugural DREAMS program, the College, in collaboration with ABI, will return to Howard University School of Law. Building on the momentum of prior programs, this year's event will explore career pathways within the insolvency and restructuring profession; the value of clerkships, internships, externships, and federal staff counsel positions; and the critical role of mentorship and sponsorship in professional growth and advancement.
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3rd Circuit Fireside Chat in Honor of Hon. Kevin Carey
October 29, 2026
Join Third Circuit Fellows along with members of the Delaware Bankruptcy American Inn of Court at Villanova University Widger School of Law for a Fireside Chat with Hon. Brendan L. Shannon and Professor Bruce Grohsgal, to celebrate the work of the Late Hon. Kevin Carey.
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ACB & III International Program
November 5-6, 2026
All Fellows are invited to London for a special program presented by the American College of Bankruptcy and the International Insolvency Institute. The program will kick off on Thursday evening with a celebratory dinner and remarks commemorating Guy Fawkes Day, followed by a full-day of panels featuring international experts.
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7th Circuit Education Program
November 6, 2026
Join the Fellows of the Seventh Circuit for a one-day program in Chicago featuring five panels, a luncheon, and several breaks for networking with other ACB Fellows and peers. A dinner for ACB Fellows will also be hosted on November 5.
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Berkeley DREAMS Bankruptcy - Practicing in the Twilight Zone
November 6, 2026
The DREAMS program heads west to the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. The program will feature panels on Chapter 11 cases and the wide variety of careers available in both consumer and business bankruptcy practice. Consistent with the DREAMS mission, the program will conclude with an ice cream reception that gives students the opportunity to meet professionals, judges, and mentors in an informal setting.
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Illinois DREAMS
November 19, 2026
The College, in collaboration with ABI, will return to the University of Illinois College of Law for the third annual Illinois DREAMS program. The program will open with the launch of Professor Pamela Foohey’s Forgive Us Our Debts, which explores the human stories behind financial distress, followed by insights into careers in restructuring and insolvency practice.
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ACB Negotiation Competition at UCLA Law School
February 6, 2027
Class 38 Induction Ceremony & Events
March 18-20, 2027
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Support for these College programs is made possible by our Fellows and their firms through dues, event sponsorships, and—most importantly—the Patrons & Sponsors Program. In 2026, more than 160 firms participated in the Program as Benefactor, Sustaining Patron, Patron, Sponsor, or Supporter. The College is currently soliciting sponsors for 2027 to help the College advance its mission of enhancing professionalism, scholarship, and service in bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice. Click here to pledge your firm's support for 2027.
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