SALT LAKE CITY – Oct. 14, 2024 – Michael F. Thomson, shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will be inducted as a Fellow in the 36th Class of the American College of Bankruptcy. Thomson will be honored in March 2025 during the College's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
The American College of Bankruptcy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence and made exceptional contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency fields, according to its website. Thomson’s selection is a testament to his professional excellence, leadership, integrity, and commitment to scholarship and service in his restructuring and bankruptcy practice.
Jennifer Hagle, chair of the College’s Board of Regents, said in a statement, “Representing a broad cross-section of our industry, this year’s class of College Fellows exemplifies the combination of exceptional professional talent, integrity, and commitment to scholarship and service that is the hallmark of the College.”
Thomson, based in the firm’s Salt Lake City office, focuses on navigating complex bankruptcy and receivership proceedings, workouts, and related litigation. He represents creditors, distressed companies, Chapter 7 and 11 trustees, and court-appointed receivers in all aspects of the workout, restructuring, and liquidation processes, including litigation and appeals.
The American College of Bankruptcy is an honorary public service association of professionals invited to join based on their proven record of experience, leadership, and service in the bankruptcy and insolvency field. Its Fellows include leading bankruptcy attorneys, judges, financial advisors, academics, and corporate turnaround specialists, among others. Through professional education, scholarly publications, and grants to support pro bono services, the College plays a significant role in advancing the practice of bankruptcy law.
Thomson will join other prominent members of Greenberg Traurig’s Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice as Fellows, including Julia Frost-Davis, Annette W. Jarvis, J. Gregory Milmoe, Nancy A. Peterman, and Keith Shapiro.