Free Sessions (no CLE)

This session features a panel discussion of recent developments in commercial cases involving insurance, trademark, WARN Act and marijuana issues.

This panel will discuss recent developments in consumer cases involving family law, consumer protection and student loan issues.

Keynote Address

This session is for attorneys who are moderately proficient in the use of technology.

Based on the incredibly popular “TED Talks” format, these ABI Talks will address the impact that five recent Supreme Court decisions (in some cases, pending decisions) have or will have on bankruptcy practice.

This session features a panel discussion covering new legislation (Small Business Reorganization Act, HAVEN Act, Family Farmer Reorganization Act, new Rules, new Procedures and new Administrative Orders), as well as proposed changes to PACER and operating programs for electronic filing.

This learn-in session will prepare attorneys, particularly business bankruptcy lawyers, for dealing with insolvent pro se consumer debtors or defendants.

A presentation on wellness, performance enhancement and mindfulness in your practice.

This panel will explore the efforts being taken to use blocking provisions in corporate and company organizational documents to limit the possibility of a bankruptcy filing, and will discuss the importance of independent board members in various transactions throughout the duration of a chapter 11 case and financial distress.

Real Estate is red-hot right now — which means it’s an attractant for both the savvy investor and the fraudster. Don’t miss getting the inside scoop on the law and insights from other perspectives concerning the latest schemes and themes in real estate fraud and bankruptcy. A panel of experts with varying professional backgrounds will discuss the various forms of fraudulent schemes involving real estate pre- and post-bankruptcy, how to sniff out irregularities using various accounting and forensic tools, what to do once you realize your client has a problem (whether debtor or creditor), and how to safeguard your clients and cases from future problems.