Practice and Procedure

Hosted by Legislation & Mediation Committees Using the current proposed amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 9031 as an example, this panel will provide an overview on how to add, delete or revise the Bankruptcy Rules from concept to a successful enacted rule change.

Hosted by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Young and New Members Committees Mentorship plays a pivotal role in fostering professional growth, nurturing talent and driving organizational success. From establishing meaningful mentor/mentee relationships to fostering a culture of continuous learning, this panel will explore practical approaches and best practices for harnessing the power of mentorship in the workplace.

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has the potential to transform various industries, including legal practice, where it offers numerous advantages and some challenges. This panel will explore foundational concepts of Gen AI, its potential uses in bankruptcy law, and the necessary precautions attorneys must take to avoid ethical pitfalls.

Topics: Debtors with Gig and E-Commerce Jobs What Bankruptcy Professionals Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act Economic Update Intersection of State Court and Federal Court Issues

This session will delve into the interaction between physical and cognitive limitations and the practice of law.

This panel will discuss avoidable missteps lawyers keep making and new potential blunders spawned by developing technologies and artificial intelligence.

Bankruptcy practitioners are all familiar with the old adage “disclose, disclose, disclose” when it comes to disclosures of connections under Bankruptcy Rule 2014 in a retention application. But what exactly makes a disclosure meaningful, and how does one ensure that relevant information is disclosed? This panel will explore the gray areas between our ethical obligations as attorneys, the requirements imposed by the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, and practical limitations of bankruptcy disclosures for estate professionals.