Since 1994, The Missouri Bar’s Bankruptcy Creditor - Debtor Rights Committee honors the memory of prominent Kansas City lawyer, Michael R. Roser, by presenting an award named for him.
The Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award is given to an individual who manifests the highest standard of excellence in bankruptcy practice, who has contributed distinctively to the development and appreciation of bankruptcy law, and/or who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of bankruptcy administration or practice.
A special subcommittee has been formed to accept nominations. If you desire to nominate an individual, send information no later than July 8, 2022, to dennis_dow@mow.uscourts.gov or by mail to:
Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award
c/o Hon. Dennis R. Dow
United States Bankruptcy Court
400 E. Ninth Street, Room 6562
Kansas City, MO 64106
In the nomination of a candidate, please address specifically his or her activities in the areas of bankruptcy practice, other law practice, bar activities, as well as any other factors or characteristics that you believe the committee should consider in selecting the recipient of the award.
For additional information about last year’s recipient of this award, click here.