In MemoriamDear Fellows of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers: It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that our beloved friend and colleague, Bridget Marsh, passed away on Tuesday. Bridget was a steadfast, very active, and cherished member of the College, a past Regent, and a truly inspiring leader. She had a remarkable gift for showing up when others needed her, always ready with thoughtful advice, steady guidance, her characteristically warm smile, and — most of all — unfailing kindness. Her generosity with her time, wisdom, and encouragement touched so many of us. The reflections below from LSTA’s Sean Griffin offer a glimpse of the extraordinary breadth of Bridget’s service to the legal profession and of her devoted mentorship of the next generation of commercial finance lawyers. Yet even these words cannot fully capture the kindness, grace, and quiet strength that defined her. Above all, Bridget will be remembered for her warmth of spirit, her deep compassion, and the courage with which she faced even the most difficult challenges. Dear LSTA Members, It is with profound sadness and regret that we share the news of the sudden and untimely passing yesterday of Bridget Marsh, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of LSTA. Bridget was an extraordinary leader, colleague, and friend to many across our industry. During her 20+ year tenure at LSTA she was the transformative force behind much of the corporate loan market as we know it today, from documentation to market practices. She remained diligent and focused throughout her career in understanding and improving how our market functioned. But Bridget was also much more. She was a gifted educator and presenter, providing a foundational knowledge base and insights to all market participants ranging from the new generation of leaders fresh out of university to seasoned industry veterans through her driving influence spearheading LSTA University, LSTA Summer Series and countless panels and webinars. Bridget’s industry accomplishments were matched by her generosity of spirit. She served as mentor to many and was a deeply valued voice both within and outside of LSTA. She was a Fellow of both the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers and the American Bar Foundation, served on multiple advisory boards, including the Practical Law Finance Advisory Board and the AAA-ICDR Financial Advisory Committee, was a member of the ABA Business Law Section Council, served as Chair of the ABA Business Law Section’s Commercial Finance Committee, and was Co-chair of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Financial Services Affinity Group. And in 2025 she was recognized by her peers for her outstanding contributions, achievements and leadership, as winner of both the ABA’s Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award and NAWL’s Outstanding Member Award. On a personal level, while I did not have the privilege of knowing and working alongside Bridget for as long as many of you in the industry have, the time I did have with her was truly inspiring. Her characteristics that stood out to me were her keen insight, her dedication to her craft and our industry, and her strength of mind and spirit, which was present each and every day. I can only hope that if I am half as accomplished as Bridget in my lifetime, I will be ten times more successful than I could dream. Our hearts go out to her husband, Tim Nelson, and her daughter, Katharine Marsh-Nelson. We extend our deepest condolences to them and to her entire family during this unimaginable time. In the coming days, we will share information regarding memorial arrangements and ways in which members may honor Bridget’s memory. The loss to LSTA is immeasurable. Her legacy endures in the strength and integrity of the market she helped shape and in the countless professionals she educated and inspired. With great sorrow, We will have an opportunity to honor her memory together at our Spring Meeting in Atlanta, and we will share information about memorial arrangements and additional ways to celebrate Bridget’s life as they become available. In the meantime, please keep Bridget’s husband, Tim Nelson, and her daughter, Katharine Marsh Nelson, close in your hearts as they navigate this tremendous loss. Warmly, Kristen David Adams, ACCFL President William Reece Smith, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and Director, Dispute Resolution Board ________________________ Dear Fellows of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers: With much sadness I write to inform you that our College Fellow, Professor Juliet M. Moringiello, passed away last week. Juliet was a very active Fellow and a friend to many. She recently served a four year term as a Regent. Since 2022, she also served as Chair of our Scholarship Promotion Committee, a service that continued until the time of her passing. A few of her many accomplishments were outlined in a statement released earlier this week by Widener Law Commonwealth: It is with profound sadness that we share the news Professor Juliet M. Moringiello passed away late last week. Juliet was a pivotal figure at Widener Law Commonwealth, where she taught law courses in property, bankruptcy, secured transactions and sales, and seminars on cities in crisis, the mortgage crisis, and electronic commerce. She began teaching at Widener 31 years ago and took on a number of additional leadership duties in her tenure, including directing the business advising program, serving as associate dean for research and faculty development, and then as associate dean for academic affairs – a position she assumed in 2021 and currently held. She was teaching until just a few weeks ago. Outside the classroom, Juliet was a leader in law reform on both state and national levels and was extremely active with both the ABA, where she held several leadership positions in the Business Law Section, and the PBA, which recognized her work by honoring her with the W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award in 2021. She served as a Uniform Law Commissioner for Pennsylvania and was an elected member of the American Law Institute – a highly distinguished honor within the legal profession. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts appointed her to the Federal Judicial Center's Bankruptcy Judge Education Advisory Committee last summer. As a member of the committee, Juliet helped develop educational programs and resources for federal bankruptcy judges, equipping them with the latest knowledge and skills necessary for their roles. Just last month, the Association of American Law Schools Section on Commercial and Consumer Law gave Juliet its 2025 mentoring award, recognizing her exceptional commitment to guiding and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals. Upon receiving it, she spoke openly about the idea that no one advances alone, and how important it was to her to give back. A celebration of life will be held at the law school in the coming weeks. Dean Moringiello left a lasting impression on Widener and her influence will continue to be felt through the thousands of students she guided into careers that are helping others every day. We are very grateful for all Juliet has contributed to the College, including leadership, scholarship and friendship. Please keep Juliet’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Neal J. Kling President, American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The College honors the memory of:
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