The American Bankruptcy Institute added Barbara Grant Bereskin and Katie Esser to the team supporting its partner program. Grant Bereskin joined the team as director of business development and partner programs and Esser joined as business development coordinator.

Grant Bereskin and Esser, along with sales manager Sharisa Sloan, will provide the ABI’s partner firms with programs and training to develop their professionals, practices and lines of business. Originally created in 2004, the ABI’s partner program allows the ABI to produce conferences and educational programs, publish publications and deliver solutions for news and research.

Grant Bereskin has more than 20 years of experience working with the ABI and previously was the marketing leader for the restructuring practices of Jenner & Block, Winston & Strawn and Grant Thornton. She will work directly with the ABI’s partners to implement programs that are strategic, proactive and innovative.

With more than 20 years of experience with the ABI, Sloan works with the team and the ABI’s partners to identify opportunities for sponsorship that correspond with their individual business goals and needs.

Esser will assist with partner outreach, as well as the administration of partner agreements, to ensure the visibility and delivery of program benefits to the ABI’s partners.