Where LGBTQ+ Finance & Restructuring Professionals Belong

workOUT is the leading international network for LGBTQ+ bankruptcy, restructuring, distressed investing, and insolvency practitioners — connecting talent across law firms, advisory firms, investment banks, private credit, private equity, and other financial institutions.

  • Access to senior-level industry professionals

  • Visibility at national restructuring events (TMA, ABI, NCBJ)

  • Sponsorship and firm exposure opportunities

  • Speaking and panel presentation opportunities

  • Informal mentorship and leadership development

  • Committee participation and board experience

  • Event development and community programming

Join workOUT

200+

MEMBERS NATIONWIDE

4x+

ANNUAL IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENTS

15+

YEARS OF COMMUNITY

NY Hub

NATIONAL & INT’L REACH

Member Firms

Sherwood Partners

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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones

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Hilco Global

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Katten

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Riveron

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Cleary

✳︎

Troutman Pepper

✳︎

Skadden

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Lowestein Sandler

✳︎

Jefferies

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Blue Torch

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Sherwood Partners ✳︎ Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones ✳︎ Hilco Global ✳︎ Katten ✳︎ Riveron ✳︎ Cleary ✳︎ Troutman Pepper ✳︎ Skadden ✳︎ Lowestein Sandler ✳︎ Jefferies ✳︎ Blue Torch ✳︎

Our Story

workOUT was founded in the early 2000’s to provide a dedicated environment for LGBTQ+ practitioners to network, develop business, and build careers within the restructuring and insolvency community. We host 3-4 premier networking and educational events annually and arrange numerous informal meetups at industry events and in hub cities where members can connect with other LGBTQ+ industry professionals across the country.

Become a Member

workOUT was founded in the early 2000’s to provide a dedicated environment for LGBTQ+ practitioners to network, develop business, and build careers within the restructuring and insolvency community. We host 3-4 premier networking and educational events annually and arrange numerous informal meetups at industry events and in hub cities where members can connect with other LGBTQ+ industry professionals across the country.

Membership is open to LGBTQ+ restructuring and insolvency professionals, as well as allies who support our mission. Joining is simple and free — complete the form to automatically join our list serve, and our membership team will follow up separately.