ABI's Ascent Network Offers Restructuring Firms a Unified Model for Training, Research and Recognition

Alexandria, Va. -The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) has launched the ABI Ascent Network, a new firmwide membership solution designed to help restructuring and insolvency practices streamline their overall access to ABI resources, enhance professional development, and elevate their visibility within the industry. The Ascent Network replaces fragmented, individual memberships with a single firm agreement, providing practitioners across participating firms with broad entry to ABI's research, education and member benefits. The platform is aimed at law firms and companies seeking a scalable, efficient way to support both their emerging and experienced restructuring professionals.

Under the Ascent Network model, firms receive full firm access through one agreement, eliminating individual billing and renewal cycles. It also provides firms with enhanced visibility within the restructuring community, including a prominent listing in the ABI Directory and opportunities for firm spotlights. Practitioners gain access to ABI's premium research and CLE tools, including exclusive analysis, commentary and insights focused on bankruptcy, restructuring and distressed investing.

"The response from the market so far has been remarkable," said Amy Quackenboss, Executive Director of the American Bankruptcy Institute. "Thirteen founding firms - representing practices of every size and geography - signed on before we ever made a public announcement. That level of early commitment reflects how clearly firms understand the value of keeping their entire restructuring team informed, connected and current. The Ascent Network was built to meet that need at scale."

The Ascent Network launches with the founding cohort of 13 firms, which span the full range of the restructuring market - from nationally recognized practices to regional firms with deep local expertise. These firms include:

• Cozen O'Connor
• Dykema
• Fox Rothschild
• FTI Consulting, Inc.
• GlassRatner
• Gray Reed
• Morris James
• Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
• Perkins Coie LLP
• Polsinelli
• Spencer Fane
• Taft
• Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Firms interested in joining the ABI Ascent Network may contact ABI's Membership Department at [email protected] to schedule a brief call.

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ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 10,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abiworld.org. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abi.org/calendar-of-events .