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This panel will discuss the factors that attorneys who represent debtors should consider in deciding whether to file chapter 7, chapter 13 or subchapter V cases for their individual clients.

Energy Megatrends create volatility in the energy market. In 2024, elections, various regional conflicts, concerns about climate change, and the feasibility and marketability of various forms of energy make the valuation of “energy” a potentially tenuous endeavor. This session provides a how-to guide for five-year business plans, capital-adequacy tests and cash-flow tests across the energy industry, and discusses how to meet the bar for stress-testing under Judge Shannon’s Kravitz v. Sampson Energy decision. Retail- Douglas E. Spelfogel Jonathan P. Goulding Surbhi Gupta Hon. Thomas M. Horan Commercial Real Estate- David Levy Navin Nagrani Specialty Health Care Providers/Pharma- Stuart Neiberg David Light Kelly E. Singer Sidney S. Welch Energy- Lorie R. Beers Kenneth J. Malek Matthew W. Moran

This panel of experienced investors and advisors will discuss practical considerations, guidance, insights and perspectives on the current market, as well as prospects for investment opportunities in the distressed real estate sector.

In this candid and dynamic discussion, experienced bankruptcy judges will address the importance of adhering to the Bankruptcy Code as the foundation for successful practice and decision-making. As practitioners become increasingly reliant on precedent, creative arguments and procedural shortcuts, this session will serve as a reminder of the Code’s fundamental role in guiding bankruptcy proceedings. This discussion is designed for attorneys, trustees, and other restructuring professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of the Bankruptcy Code and its application in everyday practice. Expect lively discussion, practical advice, and a renewed appreciation for the importance of the Code in bankruptcy law.

A self-described political junkie, Chuck Todd has earned a reputation as one of the most passionate journalists and sharpest analysts in American media. He is NBC News’ chief political analyst and, from 2014-23, served as the moderator of “Meet the Press” — NBC’s flagship Sunday morning public affairs program. A seasoned journalist and TV veteran, Todd will provide his unparalleled perspective on the media’s relationship with Washington and balanced scrutiny of politicians in this election year.