Of Counsel Ron Peterson Receives The National Association of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognition
June 3, 2025
The National Association of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) awarded Of Counsel Ron Peterson its Robert F. Anderson Lifetime Meritorious Service Award on June 3. The honor recognizes Ron for his years of dedicated service to the bankruptcy bar.
Ron served as NABT President from 2017 to 2018, having sat on its board of directors since 2008 and continuing as an honorary member following his presidency. He also served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division from 1989 to 2021.
Ron advises debtors, trustees, creditors, committees, landlords, and secured lenders in Chapter 11 cases. He also counsels clients on transactional issues such as corporate restructurings. His distinguished career has been highlighted by presiding over high-stakes complex commercial cases, including that of the country’s 10th largest commodities house and a $1.7 billion Ponzi scheme, the country’s second largest Ponzi scheme.
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Recognition
June 3, 2025
The National Association of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) awarded Of Counsel Ron Peterson its Robert F. Anderson Lifetime Meritorious Service Award on June 3. The honor recognizes Ron for his years of dedicated service to the bankruptcy bar.
Ron served as NABT President from 2017 to 2018, having sat on its board of directors since 2008 and continuing as an honorary member following his presidency. He also served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division from 1989 to 2021.
Ron advises debtors, trustees, creditors, committees, landlords, and secured lenders in Chapter 11 cases. He also counsels clients on transactional issues such as corporate restructurings. His distinguished career has been highlighted by presiding over high-stakes complex commercial cases, including that of the country’s 10th largest commodities house and a $1.7 billion Ponzi scheme, the country’s second largest Ponzi scheme.
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Related Capabilities
Related Locations
© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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