Honors and Awards
Kenneth A Rosen has continued to receive prestigious honors, including the Martindale-Hubbell Award for his outstanding legal ability and ethical standards.
Recognized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve with the Commander's Award for supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation program, Rosen's exceptional legal acumen earned him "Lawyer of the Year" titles from Best Lawyers in Litigation - Bankruptcy (2021) and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2017; 2024). Consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America from 2003 to 2024 and achieving top-tier rankings in Chambers Review USA, Rosen maintains a stellar reputation in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, reflected in his ongoing inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers list for Bankruptcy: Business and Securities & Corporate Finance.
2023
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve: Commander's Award
Recognized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve with its Commander’s Award for his support of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation program
2022
NJBIZ’s 2022 list of Leaders in Law.
NJBIZ proudly reveals the 2022 Leaders in Law honorees, a distinguished list that includes Kenneth A. Rosen. This celebration of legal professionals recognizes their exceptional dedication to both their legal careers and communities. Selected through an open nomination process, honorees, including lawyers and general counsels, were carefully chosen by an independent panel of judges with extensive experience in the justice system. The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 24 from 8-10 a.m. at The Palace at Somerset Park, offering a platform to commend and honor these outstanding individuals, including Kenneth A. Rosen, for their significant contributions to the legal field and community service.
2017, 2021, 2024
Lawyer of the Year, published by Best Lawyers
Ranked as "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation - Bankruptcy (2021) and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2017; 2024) sections
2003-2024
The Best Lawyers in America, published by Best Lawyers
Recognized in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy sections
2005-2007, 2016-2023
New Jersey Super Lawyers, published by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters)
Recognized for work in Bankruptcy: Business and Securities & Corporate Finance
Civic Activities
Beyond his legal endeavors, Rosen is actively engaged in various philanthropic and nonprofit initiatives, with a primary focus on health care and education. He serves as a board member for prominent organizations such as The All-Stars Project, National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene, and Lincoln Center Business Council1.
Moreover, he contributes as a trustee of R.W.J Barnabas Health, lending his expertise to committees such as Audit, Compliance, and Strategic Planning1. Previously, he held the esteemed position of Chair of the Board at the New York City Opera and contributed as an Ex Officio Member of the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, Bankruptcy Committee CLE, and Bench/Bar Subcommittee1.
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The All-Stars Project
Board Member
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R.W.J Barnabas Health
• Trustee
• Audit Committee
• Compliance Committee
• Strategic Planning Committee
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National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene
Board Member
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Lincoln Center Business Council
Member
prior
New York City Opera in chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization
Counsel
prior
Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
Ex Officio Member, Bankruptcy Committee CLE, and Bench/Bar Subcommittee
Pro Bono
Kenneth A. Rosen has dedicated his legal expertise to various pro bono initiatives, underscoring his commitment to serving communities in need. He has provided pro bono representation for a drug abuse and rehabilitation center, offering legal support crucial to their operations. Additionally, he assisted Big Brothers-Big Sisters chapters in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, navigating legal intricacies to aid these essential community organizations. Rosen has also contributed by evaluating proposed guardians for developmentally disabled persons through court appointments, ensuring the protection and welfare of these individuals. Furthermore, he generously offered pro bono representation to the New York City Opera during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, aiding the cultural institution during a challenging period. Moreover, Rosen extended his legal expertise to support a homeless shelter in financial work-out proceedings, highlighting his dedication to assisting organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
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Representation of drug abuse and rehabilitation center.
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Two Chapters of of Big Brothers-Big Sisters in separate chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations
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Developmentally disabled persons in Superior Court of New Jersey guardianship proceedings ( ~12)
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Representation of New York City Opera in chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
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