IWIRC FAQs

How do I join IWIRC or renew my membership?
Establishing a membership is easy. If you are a returning member, simply click the Renew Online icon, complete the renewal form with credit card information and click submit.

If you are a new member, you click the Join Online icon, complete the registration form with credit card information and click submit.

What if I want to pay my membership fee by check?
For returning members, you can submit your renewal forms with a check. You can print the renewal forms from our website. New members can print the membership application form from the website and submit it with payment.

Can I pay any dues or event fees with foreign currency?
Due to the cost of bank fees for foreign currency checks, we require that all payments be made in U.S. Dollars by either check or credit card.

What credit cards do you accept for payments?
IWIRC accepts American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover.

What is the difference between the Local Networks and IWIRC International?
IWIRC operates on both a global and a local level. The International organization creates programs to foster national and cross-border relationships and education, as well as to build the stature and visibility of all members. Global conferences are scheduled in conjunction with other major restructuring conferences so members can get more leverage from their travel budgets. The local Networks organize professional, educational and social activities within their communities and regions to meet the needs of network members.

How many IWIRC International Conferences are there each year?
To minimize travel expense, we hold two meetings per year to "piggyback" with other organizations. Our Spring Conference is held in April of each year in conjunction with the ABI Spring Meeting, typically held in the Washington, D.C. area. Our Annual Conference is held in October of each year in conjunction with the NCBJ Annual Conference in different locations around the U.S.

How do I find networking events in my area to attend?
IWIRC sends a list of upcoming events each month to all members. You can also check out the monthly calendar of events on the website by highlighting the network in your area and clicking on Network Calendar.

Can I attend network events not in my area?
Yes! All members are welcome to attend any event they choose.

How often is the membership list updated?
Our membership directory is updated on our website twice a month. Members can download the directory or peruse it directly from the website.

How do I upload my photo and bio?
[We'll have specific details on this soon.]

What is INSOL?
INSOL is the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals. INSOL's mission is to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas, encourage greater international co-operation and communication amongst the insolvency profession, credit community and related constituencies. By joining IWIRC, you have the opportunity to join INSOL at a reduced rate. This is strictly an option, it is not required that you join INSOL when you join IWIRC.

How do I become involved in leadership?
There are leadership opportunities on many levels of IWIRC. While there is no formal path, most members who have held leadership positions have started out by leading or playing a key role in a Network or by serving for a few years on a committee of the International board.

How do I volunteer for a Committee?
Contact headquarters at info@iwirc.com and let us know what committee you are interested in. Your name will then be forwarded to the Membership Services Committee and someone will contact you.

Still have questions?
Contact Shari Bedker, Administrative Director or Marcy Gravatt, Executive Assistant at info@iwirc.com, 703-449-1316 and we will be happy to help you.