WILMINGTON, Del. – Evelyn Meltzer, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group, has been selected to serve as vice finance director on the Executive Board of the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) effective Jan. 1, 2021.

“I have been honored for many years to serve IWIRC at the local and regional levels and on the international IWIRC board,” Meltzer said. “I am thrilled to be joining the IWIRC Executive Board and remain committed to IWIRC’s mission of promoting women in the insolvency and restructuring profession. I look forward to working with the entire board to help our members around the world Be Inspired, Be Informed and Be Connected.”

Meltzer focuses her practice on corporate restructuring, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, helping financially distressed companies, creditors and other key constituents navigate the complex business and legal issues that arise in insolvency and bankruptcy matters. She is a sought-after author and speaker on current bankruptcy and insolvency issues and is AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell®. 

Founded in 1993, IWIRC works to connect, promote and advance women in the insolvency and restructuring professions worldwide. IWIRC and its networks provide countless webinars, conferences and meetings to more than 1,600 members to keep them informed about the latest topics and updates in the field. Moreover, with networks in Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and North America, IWIRC provides with global connections to make the most of business development and referrals for its members.

Troutman Pepper’s Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice includes an integrated network of more than 50 attorneys who provide critical advice and counseling to a broad range of clients, offering creative solutions in financial restructuring and insolvency matters that prioritize recovery or return on investment. The national team appears regularly in bankruptcy courts throughout the country.

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