Illinois State Approved Sessions

This panel will focus on ways in which different levels of government can influence and support the revitalization of distressed real estate, from policy, process and funding perspectives. The panelists will discuss opportunities for public and private partnerships, as well as the interplay between state and local mandates and policies, and will share examples of property revitalization projects. The panelists also will explore policies and tools that aim to address housing availability and reduce homelessness.

This panel will discuss a broad range of topics that arise in real estate-driven bankruptcy cases, including issues for landlords with respect to post-petition lease restructuring and the disposition of personal property by debtor tenants; determining the appropriate cramdown interest rates for different real estate sectors in a volatile interest rate environment; special issues implicated in bankruptcies of hospitality-focused real properties; and the particular challenges involved in restructuring partially developed properties.

This panel will discuss the ethical implications of AI technologies and how they may affect valuation, including issues related to bias, fairness and responsible AI.

This panel will discuss the impact of today’s persistently higher-interest-rate environment from several perspectives, including valuation, operational free cash flow and financial flexibility, private equity and M&A transaction activity, and liability management (LME) and restructuring transaction opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to reshape the landscape of corporate restructurings and valuations by influencing the creation, protection, efficiencies and valuations of various asset classes. While AI presents opportunities for businesses to innovate, grow and protect their assets more effectively, it also brings new challenges and uncertainties that require careful consideration and adaptation. This panel discussion will address how AI might be used in corporate restructuring and valuation, and the potential benefits and risks.

This panel will address various issues that the trucking company industry is facing, as well as valuation issues with rolling stock, terminals and leases.

Under the SDNY ruling in Purdue, the extent of consideration paid to third-party releases is a factor in approving such releases. This panel will explore current trends in valuing contributions by affiliates, insurers and other guarantors in mass tort cases.