- Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 63 Firm Lawyers August 20, 2020
- Chambers & Partners Recognizes 48 Firm Lawyers Across 42 Categories in its 2020 Guides May 11, 2020
- Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 48 Firm Lawyers August 21, 2019
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 54 Partners and 10 “Rising Stars” February 1, 2019
- Best Lawyers In America Recognizes 42 Firm Lawyers August 15, 2018
- Chambers USA Ranks 29 Practices and 47 Lawyers in 2018 Guide May 3, 2018
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 76 Firm Lawyers January 31, 2018
- Fifty-Four Jenner & Block Lawyers Named As 2018 Leading Lawyers November 29, 2017
- Best Lawyers In America Recognizes 47 Firm Lawyers August 2017
- Chambers USA 2017 Ranks 27 Jenner & Block Practices among the Best in the United States June 1, 2017
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 78 Firm Lawyers March 21, 2017
- Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 46 Firm Lawyers August 15, 2016
- Chambers USA 2016 Ranks 25 Jenner & Block Practices Among the Best in the United States May 27, 2016
- 49 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2016 Edition of Chambers USA March 21, 2016
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 89 Firm Lawyers January 2016
- Who’s Who Legal Recognizes 16 Firm Lawyers August 31, 2015
- Best Lawyers Recognizes 46 Jenner & Block Partners in 2016 Edition August 20, 2015
- Chambers USA 2015 Ranks 25 Jenner & Block Practices Among the Best in the United States May 21, 2015
- 48 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2015 Edition of Chambers USA February 24, 2015
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 92 Firm Attorneys January 26, 2015
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 67 Firm Attorneys, 31 "Rising Stars" January 14, 2014
- Forty Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2013 Edition of Chambers USA March 1, 2013
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Jenner & Block Attorneys January 4, 2011
RONALD R. PETERSON
Partner
Practice Groups
Education
- University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1973
- Ripon College, A.B., 1970; cum laude; Speech and Political Science
Admissions
- Illinois, 1974
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 2002
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1989
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1974
- US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1984
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1996
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1974
- US District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1981
- US District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1978
- US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1975
- US District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1999
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2004
Awards and Recognitions
Recent Events
- “Law v. Siegel and the Ever-Changing Face of Exemptions,” ABI’s Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff 7th Circuit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference October 10, 2016
- Moderator, “The Return of the Supremes,” ABI’s 21st Annual Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference January 21, 2016
- Panelist, “In re Kaiser: A Study of Advanced Fraudulent Transfer Issues” and “You Be the Judge: Evidence and the Consumer Practitioner,” Seventh Circuit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference October 12, 2015
- Panelist, “White Collar Crime, Asset Forfeiture and Business Bankruptcies” and “Making Law, Doing Good – Pro Bono Appellate Advocacy from the BAP to the Supreme Court,” National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges September 27, 2015 to September 30, 2015
- “88th Annual Meeting,” National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, Chicago, IL October 10, 2014
- Annual Meeting of Credit Union General Counsel, Chicago, IL May 02, 2012 to May 03, 2012
- “Chapter 11: Cramdown Issues,” Law Education Institute 26th Annual National CLE Conference, Vail, CO January 03, 2009 to January 07, 2009
- Panelist, “Lawyers in the Hot Seat: The State of Ethics & Professionalism,” Development Specialists, Inc., Financial Solutions Network, and Coleman Law Firm DePaul University Business & Commercial Law Journal's Sixth Annual Symposium May 01, 2008
- The Law Education Institute National CLE Conference, Vail, CO January 04, 2008 to January 09, 2008
- 2007 Induction Ceremony and Events Class XVIII, American College of Bankruptcy, Washington, DC March 23, 2007 to March 24, 2007
- “Means Testing -- What Can Be Done?” Colorado Bar Association 2007 National CLE Conference - Bankruptcy Law, Snowmass, CO January 06, 2007
- “Will Our Economy Be Driving More Companies into Bankruptcy? / Is Chapter 11 Still a Tool For Distressed Businesses Under BAPCPA?” Federal Bar Association - Chicago Chapter, Chicago, IL September 13, 2006
- “Bankruptcy Law and Procedure From Start to Finish,” National Business Institute, Chicago, IL June 14, 2006
- Panelist, “BAPCPA: What Do We Know and When Did We Know It?” DePaul University College of Law and the Commercial Law League of America Business & Commercial Law Journal Symposium, Chicago, IL April 27, 2006
- Moderator, “Incorporating the Act into Federal and State Bankruptcy Law: What Will Change?" American Conference Institute Creditors' Summit on Consumer Bankruptcy Reform: Strategies for Implementing New Policies and Procedures to Increase Recovery, Miami, FL January 25, 2006 to January 26, 2006
- “Credit Manager’s Guide To Commercial Litigation,” National Association of Credit Management - National Tools & Accessories Credit Group, Chicago, IL January 20, 2006
- Panelist, “Into Thin Air: The Profile of a Telecom Bust-out,” Illinois CPA Society Fraud Conference, Chicago, IL November 08, 2005
- National Association of Credit Management / Chicago-Midwest - Central Region Credit Conference, Rolling Meadows, IL October 20, 2005 to October 21, 2005
- Moderator, "Effective Practice Under the New Bankruptcy Act," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, IL August 25, 2005
- Panelist, “The Ten Evidence and Procedure Rules You Don’t Know About But Should," American Bankruptcy Institute Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI June 16, 2005
- "Bankruptcies & Restructurings: Lessons for the Performing Company," Deloitte & Touche and Jenner & Block Executive Breakfast Briefing, Chicago, IL December 11, 2002
- Faculty Member, "Handling a Technology-Related Bankruptcy in Illinois," National Business Institute Seminar, Chicago, IL March 14, 2001
Recent News
- Partner Ronald Peterson Takes Leadership Role with National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees September 2017
- Ron Peterson Named Chairman of Ripon College Board of Trustees October 2014
- Partner Ron Peterson Receives Prestigious Award for Excellence in Bankruptcy October 8, 2014
- Forty-Two Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America August 18, 2014
- Chambers USA 2014 Ranks Jenner & Block Among the Nation’s Top May 27, 2014
- 44 Firm Partners to be Recognized in 2014 Edition of Chambers USA March 26, 2014
- Forty Jenner & Block Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America August 15, 2013
- Jenner & Block Receives Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2013 May 23, 2013
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 66 Firm Attorneys, 27 "Rising Stars" January 11, 2013
- Thirty-Four Partners Selected for Inclusion in 2013 Best Lawyers in America August 28, 2012
- Record Number of Jenner & Block Partners Recognized in Chambers USA 2012 Edition June 12, 2012
- Chambers USA Recognizes Firm Partners in 2012 Edition March 29, 2012
- Eighty-Nine Jenner & Block Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers January 9, 2012
- Thirty Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2012 Best Lawyers in America September 21, 2011
- Record Number of Firm Partners Recognized by Chambers USA in 2011 Edition March 24, 2011
- Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Thirty-Three Jenner & Block Partners August 28, 2009
- Chambers USA Recognizes Thirty Jenner & Block Attorneys in 2009 Edition June 17, 2009
- Settlement in Consolidated Industries Bankruptcy Paves Way For Funds to Reach Homeowners February 9, 2009
- Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes Eighty-Five Jenner & Block Attorneys January 26, 2009
- Thirty Jenner & Block Partners Selected for 2009 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America November 6, 2008
- Firm Obtains Significant Appellate Victory for Consolidated Industries Trustee September 13, 2008
- Chambers USA Recognizes Jenner & Block Practices and Attorneys in 2008 Edition July 31, 2008
- Firm Wins Case for General Dynamics November 28, 2007
- Jenner & Block Attorneys Recognized in Lawdragon's "500 Leading Dealmakers" September 17, 2007
- Firm Secures Appellate Victory in Bankruptcy Case for First American Bank September 17, 2007
- Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Jenner & Block Partners September 11, 2007
- Chambers USA Recognizes Jenner & Block Partners and Practices August 8, 2007
- DeKoven Inducted As International Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy March 30, 2007
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Rules in Favor of Trustee of the Bankruptcy Estates of Delta Phones, Inc. and EZ Talk Communications, LLC January 29, 2007
- DeKoven Selected As International Fellow of American College of Bankruptcy January 26, 2007
- Over Two Dozen Jenner & Block Partners Recognized as Best Lawyers in America October 16, 2006
- Jenner & Block Partners Recognized in 2006 Chambers’ Directory of Leading Practitioners June 13, 2006
- Peterson Discusses Impact of New Bankruptcy Act at DePaul Symposium May 11, 2006
- Peterson Examines Criminal Liability in New ABA Bankruptcy Book February 7, 2006
- Illinois Super Lawyers Includes 73 Jenner & Block Attorneys February 3, 2006
- Best Lawyers in America Includes 22 Jenner & Block Partners November 1, 2005
- Court Confirms Anicom’s $42.35M Liquidation Plan October 5, 2005
- Jenner & Block Partners with the American Bankruptcy Institute May 25, 2005
- Firm Partners with Illinois CPA Society for Educational Programs May 13, 2005
- Jenner & Block Tops the Inaugural List of Illinois Super Lawyers April 14, 2005
- Jenner & Block Partners Included in Chambers’ Directory of Leading Practitioners April 11, 2005
- ‘Best Lawyers in America’ Includes Eleven Jenner & Block Partners January 3, 2005
- Thought-Leading Partners Speak at Key Bankruptcy Conferences May 14, 2004
- 18 Partners Ranked Among Leading Practitioners by Chambers May 4, 2004
- Advanced Lighting Reorganization Approved, Latest Success for Bankruptcy Practice December 11, 2003
- Firm Obtains $8.6 Million Summary Judgment for Bankruptcy Trustee December 23, 2002
- Seventh Circuit Rules In Favor of Reuters December 9, 2002
- Seven Jenner & Block Partners Named to ‘Best Lawyers in America’ September 30, 2002
- Peterson, Bankruptcy Practice Profiled in Chambers Global May 7, 2002
- Six Jenner & Block Partners Listed Best Lawyers in America March 5, 2001
Recent Publications
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"Deepening Insolvency or Deepening Confusion?" Andrews Litigation Reporter, Vol. 3, No. 5 July 2006
- "Criminal Liability for the Bankruptcy Practitioner," Attorney Liability in Bankruptcy, ABA Publishing 2006
- Bankruptcy, Workout and Corporate Reorganization Practice Case Analysis: Till v. SCS Credit Corp. May 2004
