Company Profile
American Bankruptcy Institute
Company Overview
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) is the largest multi-disciplinary, non-partisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI membership includes more than 13,000 attorneys, auctioneers, bankers, judges and other bankruptcy professionals. ABI has a $10 million annual budget and a team of more than 30 professionals.
Company History
ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes more than 11,500 attorneys, auctioneers, bankers, judges, lenders, professors, turnaround specialists, accountants and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. In fulfillment of its mission to provide information to its members, journalists, Congress and the public, ABI is engaged in numerous educational and research activities, as well as the production of a number of publications both for the insolvency practitioner and the public.
ABI is the nation’s leading provider of quality bankruptcy educational programs. ABI’s national and regional conferences are highly rated in the bankruptcy community for their thorough discussions of the latest developments and the opportunities to earn continuing legal and professional education credits. ABI’s conference and workshop panelists always include expert practitioners and bankruptcy judges who provide a unique perspective.
Policy-makers on Capitol Hill have long relied on the expertise of ABI in the evaluation of bankruptcy law and efforts to improve the system. While ABI does not advocate policy positions or lobby Congress for legislation, it does provide a unique multi-disciplinary perspective. The Legislative Committee analyzes proposed bills at the request of Congress and legislative staff. In addition to testifying before Congressional committees, ABI prepares white papers on current bankruptcy topics and also conducts periodic briefings for Congressional staff members.
ABI’s online portal, ABI World (abiworld.org), is the most comprehensive reference tool on insolvency and related issues. In addition to the ABI Journal, published 10 times per year, and the ABI Law Review, published twice per year, ABI’s web site supports a twice weekly newsletter of insolvency issues, and daily headlines and prints a variety of specialized publications. ABI also publishes educational materials from its many conferences.
ABI has a number of committees focused on a variety of aspects of bankruptcy practice. Members are kept informed through newsletters and online forums / list serves. ABI also sponsors a Career Center for use by bankruptcy professionals.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee medical, dental & vision coverage, a 403(b) plan with up to a 5 1/2% match and a health club membership subsidy.