John Ventola to be Inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy

The American College of Bankruptcy announced that John Ventola, co-chair of Choate’s Finance & Restructuring Group, will be inducted into the College on March 13, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

The College will induct 31 Fellows, each selected by a Board of Regents among recommendations of the Circuit Admissions Council in each federal judicial circuit and specially appointed Committees for Judicial and International Fellows. Nominees are recognized for their professional excellence and exceptional contributions to the fields of bankruptcy and insolvency within the U.S. and internationally. They undergo a rigorous nomination process and are extended an invitation to join based on a record of achievement reflecting the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership. The induction ceremony will be presided over by Marc A. Levinson, Chair of the College.

Ventola has practiced in the finance and restructuring industry for more than 20 years representing banks, finance and business development companies, hedge funds and other capital providers in a wide range of complex transactions, workouts and bankruptcies. He is recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America and is named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer.

“I am honored and humbled to join my many distinguished colleagues in the American College of Bankruptcy,” said Ventola. “I look forward to our continued advancement of the industry.”

Criteria for selection as a Fellow of the College include: the highest standard of professionalism, ethics, character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership contributing to the enhancement of bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice; sustained evidence of scholarship, teaching, lecturing or writing on bankruptcy or insolvency; community service; and commitment to elevate knowledge and understanding of the profession and public respect for the practice.