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Sponsored by ABI's Real Estate Committee The commercial real estate economy has weathered back-to-back storms: a global pandemic, which brought swift changes in demand across asset classes and geographic markets, and aggressive Federal Reserve actions to curb inflation with rate hikes, which have finally begun to ease. As we kick off a new year, the ABI Real Estate Committee is presenting a Commercial Real Estate Economic Outlook featuring Brandon Svec, National Director of Analytics for CoStar Group. Brandon will share his views on where things stand on a macroeconomic level, by property type, and on other forces impacting this sector, enabling ABI members to stay ahead when new real estate matters cross their desks. Plus, he frequently presents on the real estate economy to leading lending, development, acquisition, and brokerage firms across the nation. The program will cover key questions, such as: Which asset classes and which parts of the country are showing elevated distress that could present opportunities for ABI members in the year ahead? Is the change in the demand for office space permanent? What impact might the leadership transition in the White House and Congress have on the real estate economy? *This webinar is no longer approved for CLE credit in WI.

This webinar will focus on several hot topics pertaining mediation and ADR, such as the duty of disclosures for mediators and other neutrals, recent issues that have arisen regarding the scope of mediation confidentiality, and the pros and cons of having judicial mediators vs. private mediators.

Join us for the first session of a three-part webinar series, hosted by ABI Capital Partner SC&H Capital. This first session will discuss the sales of private credit lender collateral, as well as capture key considerations in mergers and acquisitions in the current and near-term markets. With a focus on the use of private credit and traditional and alternative financing vehicles, industry leaders will discuss how the strategies for and structures of merger-and-acquisition transactions have changed, and what is expected in the current, future and volatile markets. The third session, taking place in November, will address how officers and directors must focus on complex issues and elevated responsibilities in the context of these types of transactions. Attendees will gain valuable insights — from investment bankers, attorneys and financial advisors who are on the front lines of these kinds of transactions — that will inform them now and in the future.

Sponsored by SC&H CapitalJoin us for the second session of a three-part webinar series, hosted by ABI Capital Partner SC&H Capital. This second session will discuss private credit loan refinancing, including considerations for borrowers and new lenders. With a focus on the use of private credit and traditional and alternative financing vehicles, industry leaders will discuss how the strategies for and structures of merger-and-acquisition transactions have changed, and what is expected in the current, future and volatile markets. The third session, taking place in November, will address how officers and directors must focus on complex issues and elevated responsibilities in the context of these types of transactions. Attendees will gain valuable insights — from investment bankers, attorneys and financial advisors who are on the front lines of these kinds of transactions — that will inform them now and in the future.

Hosted by ABI's Real Estate CommitteeThe office sector remains one of the most challenged areas of commercial real estate, with fundamentals shifting in ways that continue to test owners, lenders and tenants alike. While prime properties in select markets are benefiting from a clear flight to quality, overall leasing activity is uneven, and vacancy rates remain elevated nationwide. With billions of dollars of office-based loans in distress and higher rates with tighter underwriting colliding with declining property valuations, the office asset class continues to be a real estate sector that restructuring professionals should watch closely.The Real Estate Committee is pleased to provide a deep dive into this market from the perspective of a national bank special assets manager, a CMBS attorney and a transaction professional through a hybrid Zoom webinar and in-person program at the New York City offices of Pillsbury. The program will conclude with a live Q&A session.

Sponsored by Inspira FinancialIn this session, you will learn practical strategies to oversee/manage retirement plan terminations that are required due to corporate bankruptcies and merger-and-acquisition transactions. From understanding your clients’ fiduciary responsibilities to finding missing and unresponsive participants and reconnecting them with their retirement savings, this session will inform attendees on the steps necessary to successfully terminate a company's retirement plan.

This panel covers the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with bankruptcy, intellectual property law and secured transactions law. The panelists explore several questions that current law does not address or insufficiently addresses, such as: Who owns inventions created by AI? Do inventions created by the AI owned by a debtor company become property of a debtor company’s bankruptcy estate? Can a creditor obtain a security interest and perfect a security interest in the things AI creates? Should the UCC, intellectual property law and bankruptcy law be amended to address the new world of AI? How are the new White House administration and Congress addressing these issues?

This engaging panel brings together experts from the judiciary, legal practice, academia and legal technology to explore how generative AI is transforming the legal landscape — highlighting opportunities, risks and strategies for responsible adoption across sectors.

Do you know your ABCs? Who’s that receiver? What do you do if there is THC involved? When bankruptcy isn’t the answer (or even when it is), this panel will discuss some alternatives to employ in unique situations.