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This panel will provide a lively discussion of valuation, liability management transactions, corporate governance, ethics and the bankruptcy process set against the backdrop of the Casears restructuring and chapter 11 case. The panelists, all of whom were intimately involved in the Caesars bankruptcy as principal, advisor or journalist, will offer their unique insights into this fascinating chapter 11 case and the lessons (legal, practical and ethical) it teaches for restructurings today.

Join ABI experts as they discuss recent, pending and upcoming legislation that impacts the insolvency and restructuring industry.

This panel will focus on the economics of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and where theyare positioned in the senior living and care industry. Learn how the pandemic and resulting economy haveimpacted CCRCs, and how they are managing the resulting operating challenges. Because CCRCs frequentlyrequire substantial individual financial upfront investment, prospective residents and their heirs may expressconcerns about risks and potential losses in the event of a CCRC bankruptcy. The panelists will explore theseindustry challenges, as well as how a CCRC bankruptcy affects the various case constituents.

No CLE hour available A fireside chat between Daniel Kamensky and Judge Goldblatt touching on fiduciary duties of creditors and other related topics.

Bankruptcy work is highly stressful and intense, yet few insolvency professionals have ever received science-based training on how to improve their emotional well-being, mental health or cognitive functioning. No matter who we are or how successful we are, we can all make progress in reducing our stress, improving our happiness, and enhancing our cognitive functioning in our work. During this keynote presentation, you will learn about the neuroscientific, biochemical and physiological connections between stress and cognition. You also will be provided with a collection of tangible, science-based tools and techniques that you can put to use the very next day to reduce stress and enhance cognitive functioning in your career and life. Specific techniques of body, emotion and mind will be shared to help you unlock your fullest potential, optimize your resiliency, and achieve your highest form of success in your work. A happier and more successful version of you awaits!

When retained causes of action are the only recoveries for residual stakeholders, having the right toolkit —with tools sharpened and up to date — is essential to preserving and maximizing value. This panel will coverstatute-of-limitations issues, including the Golden Creditor Rule; identify pitfalls to avoid when bringingderivative claims, including in pari delicto; review lessons learned in bringing claims against equity sponsors;revive the concept of lender liability; provide tips of the trade for maximizing insurance recoveries; andexplain the § 546(e) safe harbor jurisprudence, among other relevant topics.