Membership & Nomination Information

I.  Membership Generally

Membership in the Institute is restricted to senior and experienced insolvency practitioners or judges with interest and experience in the insolvency area, senior representatives of financial institutions, senior academics, senior insolvency regulators and administrators and others with interest and substantial experience in the field of insolvency.

II. Membership Form and Procedures

For members seeking to nominate a prospective member, see our membership nomination form.

III. Nominating a Candidate Summarized

Step 1: Three existing unaffiliated members agree to nominate an unaffiliated candidate. One member will be the nominator and the other two will be sponsors.

Step 2: The nominator and supporters write letters of recommendation in accordance with the criteria set forth in the link.

Step 3: Prior to the nomination deadline (July 1 and December 1) the nominator completes the Nomination Form and uploads the three recommendation letters (or the letters may be emailed to CC Schnapp.

Step 4: The nominator will receive email confirmation that the nomination form and uploaded letters have been received by III.

Step 5: The nomination will be reviewed by the Membership Committee and a recommendation will be made to the Executive Committee and Board.

Step 6: Membership decisions will be communicated by the III Chair/President to the candidate and sponsor subject to the candidate’s acceptance and expression of willingness to contribute to the III.