Free Sessions (no CLE)

ABI’s panel of experts will discuss the ethical and compensation issues that can arise while representing chapter 7 and 13 debtors as well as individual chapter 11 debtors. Topics covered include client fraud and an attorney’s duty to verify client information, attorney fee structures, and complex issues in individual chapter 11 cases. The panel includes perspectives from the attorneys and trustees, as well as the academic reporter for the ABI Ethics Task Force.

This panel will explore the struggles of being both civil and persuasive and how our actions affect the reputation of the legal profession in society. The panel will also provide an update on the status of the ABI Civility Task Force.

This panel will feature a roundtable discussion with bankruptcy judges from the Ninth Circuit and across the country. The judges will share their thoughts and perspectives, as well as take questions from the audience, on topics of current interest in both business and consumer cases.

It’s a jungle out there! Learn the skills and practice tips you need to tame that jungle from seasoned bankruptcy practitioners who have faced the jungle and won, on a variety of professional levels.

This panel discussion will provide an update on recent developments regarding valuation in a distressed or bankruptcy environment. While some general valuation information will be included for context, the focus is on understanding the nature of current issues and their implications on future cases.

This panel will feature discussion, comments and thoughts on the proposed national uniform chapter 13 plan. Participate in an in-depth discussion on the changes coming to your chapter 13 practice.

This panel will discuss the challenges and techniques for getting business records, reports and electronic data into the record, including concerns regarding privileges. The panel will focus on the issues faced by bankruptcy practitioners who represent trustees, debtors in possession, committees and creditors.