Michigan State Approved Sessions

Professional Development Track: Advancing in the Restructuring Profession This panel of well-known and respected department heads will offer advice to young professionals on how to advance in their careers. From rainmaking to servicing clients to becoming involved in professional organizations, the panelists will offer practical tips that helped guide them in their career advancement.

Chapter 11 Track: The § 1111(b) Election, Plan Feasibility and Cramdown Issues Utilizing a case study, this panel will explore issues surrounding a lender’s decision on whether or not to make an election under § 1111(b), feasibility issues, voting issues and solid mathematical analysis.

Chapter 11 Track: Mock Hearing—DIP Financing and 363 Sales Two experienced chapter 11 counsel will conduct a mock argument before a three-judge panel on key issues that arise in the approval of DIP financing and approval of a 363 sale. DIP hearing issues will include roll-ups, liens on avoidance actions, expedited sale procedures, 506 waiver, no committee carve-out, no plan without lender’s consent, and enforcement of subordination agreements. Sale issues will include assumption and assignment or rejection of IP licenses, as well as the rights of junior lienholders to block sales where not paid in full.

Financial Advisors Track: How to Be a Successful Expert