Advanced Technology for the Bankruptcy Professional
This session is for attorneys who are moderately proficient in the use of technology.
ABI Talks: Impact on Bankruptcy Practice of Five Recent Supreme Court Decisions or Pending Decisions
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.
Bankruptcy Practice Is Constantly Changing
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.
Pro Bono Work for Consumer Clients
This learn-in session will prepare attorneys, particularly business bankruptcy lawyers, for dealing with insolvent pro se consumer debtors or defendants.
Mental Health and Mindfulness in Restructuring Matters
A presentation on wellness, performance enhancement and mindfulness in your practice.
UNCITRAL Model Law
This session will examine the UNCITRAL Model Law recognition and enforcement of foreign insolvency-related judgments, and will update attendees on the current drafts related to enterprise groups and medium, small and micro-insolvencies.
The Broad, Developing International Paradigm for Restructuring: The Latest on the American Perspective
The push for more uniform systems allowing for the exchange of restructuring efforts between countries continues unabated. This panel will discuss the last year or two of developing trends in the U.S. as they reflect this growing international paradigm, and will also comment on recent cases and decisions of note covering the international restructuring experience.