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In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our office will be closed on today in observance of the holiday.We honor and ...
10/12/2026

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our office will be closed on today in observance of the holiday.

We honor and recognize the history, cultures, contributions, and enduring impact of Indigenous peoples and communities.

Our office will reopen and return to normal business hours on Tuesday.

Thank you, and we wish everyone a meaningful Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

TMA’s Chapter and Individual Awards recognize the outstanding volunteers and chapters whose dedication, leadership and s...
10/09/2026

TMA’s Chapter and Individual Awards recognize the outstanding volunteers and chapters whose dedication, leadership and service strengthen our global community.

These honorees embody TMA’s values and demonstrate what’s possible through meaningful engagement and a commitment to our mission.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! We’re proud to celebrate your contributions and impact. Learn more about the winners at: https://www.turnaround.org/news/tma-announces-the-2026-chapter-individual-awards-winners/

Michael Richardson, Salem Five Bank (TMA Northeast)
Jamie Cote, Hilco Global (TMA Chicago/Midwest)
Joanne Rumley, Foot Anstey LLP (TMA United Kingdom)

TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter | President: David Levy, CCIM
TMA New York City Chapter (Turnaround Management Association) | President: Robert Trenk
TMA India | President: Rocky Ravinder Gupta, CTP

&IAwards

Looking for a reason to join us in Houston? Here are three:1) Connect with the best in the business.Meet leading firms a...
10/08/2026

Looking for a reason to join us in Houston? Here are three:

1) Connect with the best in the business.

Meet leading firms and professionals from across the turnaround and restructuring community.

2) Grow your network.

Build meaningful relationships with industry peers, potential clients, and trusted advisors.

3) Gain insights you can put to work.

Hear from experts on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the restructuring landscape.

Register at annual.turnaround.org and make plans to be in Houston, October 27–30, 2026 to experience the TMA community in person!

10/07/2026

TMA Talks is here—and our latest episode is one you won’t want to miss!

Formerly TMA CEO Speaks, TMA Talks, sponsored by Second Wind Consultants, puts the spotlight on the expertise and insights of TMA members.

In the latest episode, TMA Global Chair Rachael Smiley sits down with Hannah Robb and Ed Schaffer to explore the intersection of technology and restructuring and how technology is helping professionals navigate today’s economic pressures.

💡 Hear their perspectives on the challenges, opportunities and evolving landscape of turnaround and restructuring.

▶️ Tune in to the latest episode of TMA Talks and hear the conversation at: https://www.turnaround.org/tma-talks/

Book your accommodations for the 2026 TMA Annual Conference before the Marriott Marquis Houston hotel block closes TODAY...
10/06/2026

Book your accommodations for the 2026 TMA Annual Conference before the Marriott Marquis Houston hotel block closes TODAY, October 6, at 11:59 PM CST.

Get your hotel booked, check it off your list, and breathe a little easier. Then, you can focus on what’s ahead: connecting, networking, and making the most of your experience.

Still need to register? Visit annual.turnaround.org to register and use the link in your confirmation email to book within the TMA hotel block, and you'll be on your way to elevating your network with in Houston!

The TMA Turnaround Tourney has once again brought together some of the brightest emerging professionals in the TMA commu...
10/05/2026

The TMA Turnaround Tourney has once again brought together some of the brightest emerging professionals in the TMA community for a high-stakes competition showcasing the talent, creativity, and expertise of the next generation of turnaround and restructuring professionals.

And this year, we have a three-peat!

Congratulations to Turnaround Management Association TMA UK on an incredible third consecutive Turnaround Tourney championship! Their achievement is a testament to the team’s preparation, collaboration, and strategic thinking—and an impressive milestone in Turnaround Tourney history.

Scott Bebbington, BDO
Lydia Lloyd, Foot Anstey
Sufiyaan Osman, CA, Gordon Brothers
Sarah Stevenette, AlixPartners

Feel free to watch TMA UK in action by viewing the replay of their presentation:
https://vimeo.com/1232138655/48d6dbcd65?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Thank You to the 2026 TMA Turnaround Tourney Final Round Judges
Hon. Elizabeth Gunn, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
Robert Katz, CTP, Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Eva Ringelspacher, Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner GmbH

The October 2026 issue of the TMA Journal of Corporate Renewal (JCR) is now live. This issue focuses on commercial real ...
10/02/2026

The October 2026 issue of the TMA Journal of Corporate Renewal (JCR) is now live. This issue focuses on commercial real estate (CRE) insolvency and the ways changing market conditions are reshaping restructuring practice across Canada and the United States.

The featured articles address the CRE refinancing cliff, the circumstances in which debt may need to become equity, value creation in commercial real estate receiverships, the intersection of insolvency stays and construction-lien deadlines, and effective dispositions of real property in U.S. bankruptcy proceedings. Read all about it here: https://www.turnaround.org/journal-issue/october-2026/



Featuring:
Nicholas Leider, TMA Global Editor & Chief
Stephanie Fernandes, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP
Christine Melendes, CAE, TMA Global CEO
Rachael Smiley, Shipman & Goodwin
Dilina Lallani, Cozen O’Connor LLP
Christina Sanfelippo, Cozen O’Connor LLP
Kelly Sae-Chua
Kevin Morse, Clark Hill
Terry Rochford, Stretto
Nisan Thurairatnam, CPA, CIRP, LIT, TDB Advisory
Heron Yin, CPA, Steinberg Marcus Advisory Corp.
Derek Harland, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP
Greg McDonald, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT, Ernst & Young Parthenon
Robert Katz, CTP, Eisner Advisory Group
Sunny Han-Jeon, East West Bank
Joseph Richman, FTI Consulting

10/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 TMA Turnaround & Transaction of the Year Awards! These winners represent the very best of our industry—professionals whose skill, dedication, and creative problem-solving turned high-stakes challenges into remarkable success stories.

Behind every award is a rigorous, peer-driven process. Each winner was selected by the volunteer TMA Awards Committee through extensive diligence, with every nominated case carefully reviewed for clear, measurable outcomes that set the standard for excellence in our field.

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees. You can view the list of winners at: https://www.turnaround.org/news/tma-announces-the-2026-tma-turnaround-and-transaction-of-the-year-awards/

&TAwards

Get ready for an incredible lineup of industry leaders, expert presenters, and timely sessions at the 2026 TMA Annual Co...
09/30/2026

Get ready for an incredible lineup of industry leaders, expert presenters, and timely sessions at the 2026 TMA Annual Conference, October 27–30 in Houston!

One session to add to your agenda:

Bloodlines and Bottom Lines: Family Business in Distress

When financial distress impacts a family business, succession, governance, competing interests, and generational transitions can be just as critical as the financials.

Hear industry leaders explore the complex decisions that arise when preserving family legacy meets protecting enterprise value.

📅 October 27–30, 2026
Houston, Texas

Register today at annual.turnaround.org and join us in Houston!



Joseph E. Bain, Jones Walker LLP
Neil Gupta, SSG Capital Advisors
Kevin Krakora, CTP, Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC
Jennifer Palmer, Jpalmer Collective

Reminder: the 2026 TMA Annual Conference room block at the Marriott Marquis Houston closes October 6, or sooner if rooms...
09/30/2026

Reminder: the 2026 TMA Annual Conference room block at the Marriott Marquis Houston closes October 6, or sooner if rooms sell out.

Staying at the host hotel keeps sessions and networking within easy reach.

Register for the conference, then use the link in your confirmation email to book within the TMA block and save.

Register today at: annual.turnaround.org

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