Consumer Bankruptcy

Trends in exemption law, including a Colorado legislative update and fallout from Clark v. Rameker and Law v. Siegel.

Creditor Breakout

Chapter 13 Breakout

Chapter 7 Breakout

This panel will conduct a mock confirmation hearing in an individual’s chapter 11 case. Issues unique to individuals who file for chapter 11, such as the applicability of the absolute priority rule and best efforts under § 1129(a)(15), will be explored during the course of the mock hearing.

This is not your run-of-the-mill current developments session. The all-star members of this panel will explore recent consumer topics, case law and rules, and proposed rules and forms, and will offer their varying opinions and arguments in a lively debate-filled format that is sure to enlighten and entertain.

Educational Session of Committees: The Bankruptcy Code provides enhanced and often unique opportunities to resolve tax issues faced by distressed businesses and individuals. Our program will provide a primer on how to address tax issues before and after filing for bankruptcy relief, followed by a discussion on significant tax problems faced by business and consumer debtors.

Chapter 7 Breakout Speakers: Chapter 7 Trustee: Joseph A. Baldi, Moderator Baldi Berg & Wallace, Ltd.; Chicago U.S. Trustee’s Office: Jeffrey S. Snell Office of the U.S. Trustee; Chicago Client Advocate: Barbara L. Yong Golan & Christie, LLP; Chicago Chapter 13 Breakout Speakers: Client Advocate: Nathan E. Curtis, Moderator Geraci Law L.L.C.; Chicago U.S. Trustee’s Office: M. Gretchen Silver Office of the U.S. Trustee; Chicago Chapter 13 Trustee: Glenn B. Stearns Chapter 13 Trustee; Lisle, Ill. Creditor Breakout Speakers: Berton J. Maley, Moderator Codilis & Associates, P.C.; Burr Ridge, Ill. Amy A. Aronson Aronson & Walsh, PC; Vernon Hills, Ill. Cari A. Kauffman Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC; Chicago