NABT Annual Conference 2024: Full Schedule

A review of the law related to the liquidation of an individual debtor’s business operated under an assumed name or as sole proprietor rather than under a formal business entity with subtopics to include continued operations and the use of exemptions such as tools of the trade. Discussion of strategies for discovering and monetizing non-exempt assets and whether such efforts will net a meaningful distribution.

Speakers

Anne E. Burns

Cavazos Hendricks Poirot, P.C.

Anne is a native of the north Texas. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in 2004. Since graduating from Texas A & M University School of Law fka Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2007, she has been with Cavazos Hendricks Poirot... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

3:00pm CDT

Co-Debtor Stays

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Speakers

Ryan J. Richmond

Sternberg, Naccari & White

Ryan J. Richmond is a partner at the New Orleans-based law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC. Since 2020, he has served as a Subchapter V trustee throughout Louisiana. Ryan earned his JD from LSU in 2006 and later an MBA in 2015. He clerked for the Hon. Douglas D. Dodd from... Read More →

Stephen W. Sather

Barron & Newburger, P.C.

Stephen W. Sather is a Director with Barron & Newburger, P.C. and the head of the firm’s insolvency section. He is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is the author of A Texas Bankruptcy Lawyers... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

3:00pm CDT

TA Roundtables: Employment and Supervision of Professionals/Administering Assets/Claims Review

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Administering Assets: In this roundtable discussion we will be covering the different types of assets to administer, how to value those assets and create a liquidation analysis to determine potential distribution to creditors. We will also discuss when to abandon assets – formally, at close of case or via an NDR.

Supervision of Professionals: A lively discussion about how to properly supervise professionals to prevent serious headaches later on and avoid audit findings or worse, the loss of money.

Two-Steppin' Through Claim Review: You can’t quickstep your way through the claim review process. Section 704(a)(5) requires a trustee to examine proofs of claim and object, as needed, if a purpose would be served by doing so. Learn how to identify the type of claim, how to categorize the claim, what information is needed from the claimant, and how to create a summary for your trustee.

Speakers

Lori L. Grahl

Law Office of Robert H. Waldschmidt

Lori L. Grahl has worked for Robert H. “Bob” Waldschmidt in Nashville TN since 1985. She has attended NABT conferences and events since 1989 and was an integral part in establishing the trustee assistant section of the organization. Lori served as the first trustee assistant representative... Read More →

Roberta Kickbush

Laderer & Fischer, P.C.

Pamela Kraus

Marshack Hays LLP

Pam Kraus is the case administrator for Richard Marshack in Orange County California. She started with Richard in 1990 as a field agent – operating chapter 11 business cases. She received her AA and Paralegal Certificate in 2004 from Orange Coast College. As the bankruptcy world... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

3:30pm CDT

Express Talks I - ERC-CTA-BOI-IRS Express Tax Talk

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

This is not an attempt to write a new song or create a new code, but these are important acronyms that all professionals should be aware of. The tax express talk will briefly cover what each of these mean and the consequences for your bankruptcy estates.

Speakers

Cheryl Wesler

Wesler & Associates CPA PC

Cheryl Wesler is a CPA and President of the tax and accounting firm Wesler & Associates CPA PC which has a national insolvency presence and is based in Michigan.Cheryl earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Accountancy. She is licensed in Michigan as a Certified... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

4:00pm CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

4:30pm CDT

Red Flags on Criminal Law Schemes

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Attendees will hear from experienced practitioners in the area of bankruptcy crimes, an Assistant U.S Trustee who is experienced in prosecution of bankruptcy crime as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and a bankruptcy judge on how trustees and their counsel can spot red flags in commercial and consumer cases; what obligations arise from such red flags and how to determine whether to dig deeper; how developed the trustee’s investigation should be before sending a referral to the U.S. Trustee; how to collaborate effectively with law enforcement; and how to navigate the competing interests that often arise once law enforcement is involved.

Speakers

Hon. Suzanne H. Bauknight

United States Bankruptcy Court

United States Bankruptcy Judge Suzanne H. Bauknight has served in the Eastern District of Tennessee (at Knoxville) since November 2014 and as Chief Judge since January 2024. She also is serving a three-year term on the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals... Read More →

Robert F. Elgidely

Fox Rothschild LLP

Robert F. Elgidely is a Partner with Fox Rothschild LLP in Miami and New York, where he focuses his practice on complex bankruptcy disputes and commercial litigation matters. In his bankruptcy practice, he regularly represents court-appointed fiduciaries in connection with cases stemming... Read More →

Nick Foster

Office of the United States Trustee, Region 8

Nick Foster is the Assistant U.S. Trustee in the Eastern District of Tennessee. He oversees the Chattanooga and Knoxville U.S. Trustee’s offices but has also assisted the U.S. Trustee in national projects involving attorney enforcement. Prior to becoming the Assistant U.S. Trustee... Read More →

Jonathan E. Perlman

Venable LLP

Jonathan chairs the Receivership Practice of the D.C. headquartered Venable LLP law firm. He also serves as president of the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER), the only national organization devoted to federal and state receiverships, and the unique issues receivers... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

4:30pm CDT

Congratulations, the Plan was Confirmed, Now What Happens?

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

When Subchapter V was new, there was not much guidance or experience with post-confirmation issues. Now that Subchapter V is in its fourth year, trustees and practitioners are finding out there are many paths a Reorganized Debtor and the Subchapter V Trustee can travel once a plan is confirmed. The goal of this Session is to engage in a meaningful discussion of what happens on those paths less traveled. The Panel will highlight how to modify plans after confirmation, tips for when the Trustee is the distribution agent, obtaining a discharge for Debtors with non-consensual confirmations, what happens when a Debtor fails to comply with the provisions of a consensual plan and the impact on discharge, reappointing a Subchapter V Trustee post confirmation, post confirmation conversion to chapter 7, and other interesting post-confirmation issues. The panel will also discuss issues related to getting paid for post-confirmation services as well as how to perform a Trustee’s duties post-confirmation in instances where the Trustee is not the disbursing agent. The goal is discuss a road map for dealing with potential situations that may arise post-confirmation from the Subchapter Trustee’s position, as well as for Debtor counsel.

Speakers

Greta M. Brouphy

Heller, Draper & Horn, LLC

Greta M. Brouphy, for over twenty years, works primarily in the bankruptcy practice group with Heller, Draper, & Horn, L.L.C. The bankruptcy practice group involves representation of debtors, debtors electing to file under subchapter v, liquidating trustees, complex chapter 11 debtors... Read More →

Hon. Michael A. Crawford

United States Bankruptcy Court

M. Douglas Flahaut

Arent Fox LLP

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

4:30pm CDT

Subchapter V – What is a TA’s Role? Puppet Master!

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

This course is designed to provide a road map for the TA working for a Subchapter V trustee (or working for an attorney who files a Sub V) on Subchapter V cases from filing to initial appointment to confirmation, conversion or dismissal. It is designed to lay out the progression of a case providing hints for the TA to make a significant impact on a successful case allowing the TA to have an effective role ranging from active participation to limited participation depending on the assistance required from the Subchapter V trustee or counsel.

Speakers

Charles N. Persing

Bederson LLP

Chuck is a member of Bederson’s Insolvency and Litigation Services team. His practice includes representation of Chapter 7 Trustees and Creditor’s Committees, performing valuations and handling commercial disputes. As the firm’s representative, he is an AGN Business Valuations... Read More →

Kathryn L. Carter

Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC

Kathryn L. Carter received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in legal studies in 2011 from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Continuing her education, Ms. Carter attended Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

6:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception

Sunday August 18, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT

Pool Deck

Sunday August 18, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Pool Deck

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30pm CDT

Dine Around Dinners

Sunday August 18, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT

TBA

Sunday August 18, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
TBA

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

6:00am CDT

NABT Running Group

Monday August 19, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am CDT

Grand Hyatt Lobby

Monday August 19, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am CDT
Grand Hyatt Lobby

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30am CDT

Breakfast

Monday August 19, 2024 7:30am - 8:45am CDT

Summit DE (Lvl4)

Monday August 19, 2024 7:30am - 8:45am CDT
Summit DE (Lvl4)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30am CDT

Registration Desk Open

Monday August 19, 2024 7:30am - 1:30pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Monday August 19, 2024 7:30am - 1:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

8:00am CDT

Welcome Announcements

Monday August 19, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Welcome to the 2024 Annual Conference!

Speakers

Marc E. Albert

Stinson LLP

Marc’s deep experience as an operating trustee for Chapter 7 and 11 cases, as well as his work as litigation counsel for the Tax Division of the Department of Justice, make him a uniquely qualified and trusted advisor for clients in bankruptcy and state and federal tax matters.Known... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

9:00am CDT

Judges Panel I

Monday August 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Just like an all-star lineup at The Grand Ole Opry, you will hear from all-star bankruptcy judges discussing such diverse hits as: Chapter 7 Trustee’s Business Judgment; Subject Matter Jurisdiction & Withdrawal of Reference; Chapter 7 trustee disposition of property; Standing and Evidence for Rule 9019 Motions; Sua Sponte Denial of Discharge; Settling 727 Complaints; Equitable Tolling & Legal Deadlines; Revocation of Abandonment; New Value Calculations; Chapter 7 Trustee Operation of a Business.

Speakers

Hon. James W. Boyd

United States Bankruptcy Court

James W. Boyd was appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge, Western District of Michigan, in May 2014. He current presides over bankruptcy matters in Grand Rapids, Marquette, and Traverse City. Prior to his judicial service, he was a partner with the Traverse City law firm of... Read More →

Hon. Michelle M. Harner

United States Bankruptcy Court

Michelle M. Harner is a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maryland. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Law, summa cum laude, in 1995, and from Boston College, cum laude, in 1992. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Harner served as the Francis... Read More →

Hon. Selene D. Maddox

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

United States Bankruptcy Court

Judge Cynthia A. Norton graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas in 1981 with a double major in French and Art History. She received her law degree from the same institution in May 1984. She clerked for the Hon. John E. Rees of the Kansas Court of Appeals, and the Hon... Read More →

Hon. Alan C. Stout

United States Bankruptcy Court

Judge Alan C. Stout was appointed U. S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Kentucky on October 25, 2011. On January 1, 2020 Judge Stout was appointed Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court WDKY. Judge Stout holds court in Louisville and Paducah, Kentucky. In 2022 the Sixth... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant

9:00am CDT

Eligibility in Sub-V Cases: What’s the Lay of the Land and When Does Smart Planning Slide into Shenanigans?

Monday August 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

This panel will discuss the latest decisions impacting eligibility in Sub-V cases across the board and how those opinions may influence aspects of pre-petition planning. Attendees will learn why planning for the process and understanding potential pitfalls prior to filing are key to obtaining a successful outcome and avoiding dismissal day one. The panel will also highlight when pre-petition planning may go a step too far!

Speakers

Hon. Michael A. Crawford

United States Bankruptcy Court

Rebecca Finch Redwine

Hendron Redwine & Malone, PLLC

Rebecca Finch Redwine is a partner with Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina and focuses her practice on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies for both businesses and individuals. Rebecca is board certified in business bankruptcy and a Sub-V Trustee for the United... Read More →

Brian K. Ryniker

Ryniker Consultants LLC

Brian Ryniker has extensive experience in matters involving business restructurings, bankruptcy and insolvency, transaction due diligence and accounting and forensic investigations. Mr. Ryniker has been involved in many complex bankruptcies and work-out situations representing unsecured... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V Trustee Assistant

9:00am CDT

Case Law Updates/Back to Basics for TA’s

Monday August 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Speakers

Carleen L. Cignetto

Johnson Legal Group, LLC

Carleen Cignetto is an associate attorney with Johnson Legal Group, LLC. Carleen is Trustee Assistant to Cindy M. Johnson, Panel Trustee for the Northern District of Illinois. She was admitted to Illinois Bar in 1986, the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1986... Read More →

Wendy A. Owens

Law Office of Wendy A. Owens PC

Ms. Owens was born in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Political Science. While attending undergraduate school, Ms. Owens spent a semester aboard in London... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

10:00am CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Monday August 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Monday August 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

10:30am CDT

The Machines are Comin' and Hummin' (AI and Chat GPT) From Science Fiction to Reality

Monday August 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Science fiction films and books have always been fascinated with the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for humanity. One of the most iconic representations of AI in science fiction is “Hal 9000”, the sentient computer from the 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. Hal 9000’s initially cold and logical demeanor rapidly descends into murderous behavior, possibly shaping the public’s wary reception of AI ever since. But a more recent film, The Imitation Game, in which experts utilized a computer to decrypt German intelligence messages to shorten World War II, may reflect changing attitudes toward computers. This panel will discuss generative AI, the potential impact of AI on the trustee’s practice, including how AI affects the reasonableness of professional fees under section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code and fiduciary duties to the estate and the court, as well as other ethical and practical considerations relating to the use of AI in trustee’s practice. All practical examples will be tailored to the specific perspective of trustees in bankruptcy cases.

Speakers

Wendy A. Owens

Law Office of Wendy A. Owens PC

Gary F. Seitz

Gellert Scali Busenkell & Brown, LLC

Gary is an accomplished attorney and trusted fiduciary with a proven track record of success in matters related to bankruptcy, business finance, transportation and commercial litigation. Gary has special expertise in maritime recovery and vessel arrests.Gary Seitz has served as a... Read More →

Hon. Kesha Tanabe

United States Bankruptcy Court

Kesha Tanabe is a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Minnesota. She is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, the London School of Economics, and the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.She began her legal career working for the Attorney General and Solicitor... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant

10:30am CDT

Creditor Considerations - Cradle to Cradle (or Grave) in Subchapter V Cases

Monday August 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

The panel will discuss how creditors’ counsel might most effectively advocate in Subchapter V cases, including effective engagement with the debtor in possession and the Subchapter V trustee at the stages of the case from filing to plan proposal, to confirmation, to post-confirmation, including default and the hot topic of organizational nondischargeability.

Speakers

Hon. Suzanne H. Bauknight

United States Bankruptcy Court

Stephen A. Metz

Offit Kurman, P.A.

Steve Metz concentrates his practice in litigation involving bankruptcy, creditors' rights, title disputes and real estate. He frequently represents debtors, creditors and other parties in all types of bankruptcy cases and is admitted to practice in Mayland, Virginia and the District... Read More →

Lacey E. Rochester

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Lacey Rochester is a member of Baker Donelson's Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy group where she helps formulate practical legal solutions to resolve the challenges of distressed business dealings. She regularly counsels companies facing financial challenges and has extensive... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V Trustee Assistant

11:30am CDT

Caselaw Update I

Monday August 19, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

One of the most anticipated panels at every conference, the Case Law Update highlights the most important, surprising and challenging decisions rendered by the Bankruptcy and Appellate Courts around the country. The panel scours the opinions that were issued since the last conference and looks for patterns, changes and new approaches to old problems to be able to present them in an interactive, interesting and thought-provoking way. This year’s session will be no different, covering things like a trustee’s ability to sell avoidance actions, the latest rulings on exemptions, application of the Barton Doctrine and, of course, the treatment of post-petition asset appreciation.

Speakers

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

United States Bankruptcy Court

Mary Grace Diehl is a Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia serving on recall status. She was appointed to the Court in February 2004 and retired in February 2018. As a recalled judge, Judge Diehl conducts pro-bono mediations in matters assigned to other bankruptcy... Read More →

Andrea Dobin

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC

Andrea Dobin is a member of the law firm of McManimon Scotland and Baumann, resident in the firm’s office in Trenton, New Jersey. Andrea has served as a panel Chapter 7 Trustee since 1999 and as New Jersey’s primary Chapter 12 Trustee since 2005. Her practice consists largely... Read More →

Hon. Randal S. Mashburn

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Randal S. Mashburn has been a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee since 2012 and currently serves as Chief Judge. He also is in his second term as a member of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Sixth Circuit and serves as its Chief Judge. Before going... Read More →

Ronald R. Peterson

Jenner & Block LLP

Debtors, trustees, creditors, committees, landlords, and secured lenders in Chapter 11 cases turn to Ron Peterson for his counsel. Ron also advises clients on transactional issues such as corporate restructurings. His distinguished career has been highlighted by presiding over high-stakes... Read More →

Monday August 19, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

11:30am CDT

What Can Subchapter V Trustees Learn from Chapter 12/13?

Monday August 19, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

We will take an in depth look at the differences between sub chapter V, chapter 12, and chapter 13 bankruptcies in an effort to help practitioners decide which chapter of bankruptcy may be more beneficial to their clients. We will be indulging in a compare and contrast discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of filing a subchapter V, chapter 12 or chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Speakers

Virginia A. Burdette

Virginia Andrews Burdette PLLC

Gregory A. Burrell

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee

Hon. Selene D. Maddox

United States Bankruptcy Court

Monday August 19, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

11:30am CDT

Trustee Assistant Game Show

Monday August 19, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

We will be using three famous game show formats to cover the topics involving the Code, The Handbook and UST Forms. Topics will include issues of interest to Chapter 7, SubV and BA (non-UST) trustee assistants. Materials to be presented by several experienced trustee assistants from around the country, plus include audience participation.

Speakers

Darlene G. Anderson

Furr Cohen PA

Darlene G. Anderson is currently the Director of Trustee Operations for trustees, Robert C. Furr and Marc P. Bamat. She also holds the position of Firm Administrator for the law firm, Furr Cohen PA, where she has worked for the past 31 years. Prior to joining Furr Cohen PA, Ms. Anderson... Read More →

Kathryn L. Carter

Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC

Steve E. Bridgett

LLK, LLC

Steve has worked for Jeoffrey L Burtch since 2006 and worked with a former Chapter 7 Trustee for four years prior to 2006. Steve has been a member of NABT since 2002 and served as Trustee’s Assistant Liaison to the Board from 2014 through 2016. He has been active in a number of... Read More →

Carleen L. Cignetto

Johnson Legal Group, LLC

Lori L. Grahl

Law Office of Robert H. Waldschmidt

Pamela Kraus

Marshack Hays LLP

Monday August 19, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

12:30pm CDT

Grab and Go Boxed Lunch

Monday August 19, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Monday August 19, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

1:15pm CDT

Social Excursions

Monday August 19, 2024 1:15pm - 5:30pm CDT

TBA

Monday August 19, 2024 1:15pm - 5:30pm CDT
TBA

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

5:30pm CDT

NewTAC Happy Hour (by invitation only) sponsored by Verita

Monday August 19, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT

TBA

Monday August 19, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
TBA

Networking-General Chapter 7 Subchapter V

5:30pm CDT

IWIRC Happy Hour (Ticket purchase required) sponsored by Stretto

Monday August 19, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT

TBA

Monday August 19, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
TBA

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:00pm CDT

Platinum Sponsor Dinners (by invitation)

Monday August 19, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

TBA

Monday August 19, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
TBA

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

6:00am CDT

NABT Running Group

Tuesday August 20, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am CDT

Grand Hyatt Lobby

Tuesday August 20, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am CDT
Grand Hyatt Lobby

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30am CDT

Breakfast

Tuesday August 20, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT

Summit DE (Lvl4)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Summit DE (Lvl4)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30am CDT

Registration Desk Open

Tuesday August 20, 2024 7:30am - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 7:30am - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

8:00am CDT

Avoidance Actions and Trustee Strong Arm Powers – Bringing Money into the Estate

Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

The panel will begin with a brief review of common trustee avoidance powers and claims before diving deeper with a discussion of the burgeoning merchant cash advance industry (MCA), which has exploded in the last decade. MCAs provide fast money to troubled companies on onerous terms making MCAs frequent participants in bankruptcy proceedings, and potential targets of a trustee’s avoidance powers. The panel will explore MCAs, their structure, and potential claims trustees can lodge against them to bring money into the estate. The panel will conclude with robust case studies including the FKF 3 case involving tough avoidance claims, withdrawal of the reference, a jury trial on avoidance actions, attacking owners of entity targets, and getting prejudgment interest on a judgment, and the infamous Fyre Festival case involving attacking transfers to numerous models and musical acts where the funds they received never flowed through the debtor’s coffers.

Speakers

Jacqueline Calderin

Agentis PLLC

Jacqueline Calderín is a founding member and the managing partner of Agentis PLLC in Coral Gables, Florida. She is a seasoned legal professional specializing in bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring, and her practice encompasses a wide range of clients, including debtors, committees... Read More →

Hon. Michelle M. Harner

United States Bankruptcy Court

Frederick Stevens

Klestadt Winters Jureller Southard & Stevens, LLP

Fred is a commercial restructuring lawyer whose practice focuses exclusively on the representation of trustees, creditors’ committees, debtors and creditors in complex bankruptcy cases, debt restructurings and related litigation. Fred is a member of the United States Trustee’s... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

8:00am CDT

Voting - What is Consensual?

Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Voting in Subchapter V: Analysis of developing case law throughout the country on how plans can be confirmed as consensual even when creditor apathy exists, including strategies and alternative approaches to address satisfying the voting requirements of Subchapter V.

Speakers

Hon. James W. Boyd

United States Bankruptcy Court

Brad W. Odell

Mullin Hoard and Brown, LLP

Brad is a partner with the law firm of Mullin Hoard & Brown, LLP. Brad focuses his practice on financial restructurings and bankruptcy, representing debtors, creditors, committees, and trustees. Brad represents business debtors in chapter 7, chapter 11, and chapter 12 bankruptcy cases... Read More →

Nathan F. Smith

Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation

Mr. Smith is a partner at Malcolm ♦ Cisneros, ALC. His practice primarily involves the representation of bankruptcy trustees and representation of national banks, loan servicers, loan originators, real estate investors, and other financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

8:30am CDT

A Word from Bob Gebhard

Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Speakers

Robert Gebhard

Executive Office of the U.S. Trustee

Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

9:00am CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

9:30am CDT

Judges Panel II

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Speakers

Hon. Suzanne H. Bauknight

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed as a bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room. Before her appointment, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth... Read More →

Hon. Alan C. Stout

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Kesha Tanabe

United States Bankruptcy Court

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

9:30am CDT

ABI Subchapter V Taskforce Report I

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

On April 19, 2024, the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Subchapter V Task Force released its Final Report. The Final Report details the results of the Task Force’s year-long study of subchapter V, explaining related case law, witness testimony, and empirical data considered throughout the process. This panel will provide a high level overview of the Final Report, discussing several of the Task Force’s key recommendations, including those addressing debtor eligibility, the role of the subchapter V trustee, and the subchapter V plan confirmation process. The panel includes two members of the Task Force, who will offer insights and entertain questions on the Final Report.

Speakers

Hon. Paul W. Bonapfel

United States Bankruptcy Court

Paul W. Bonapfel has been a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia since 2002. Prior to his appointment, he practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia, with Lamberth, Bonapfel, Cifelli & Stokes, P.A., now known as Lamberth, Cifelli, Ellis & Nason, P.A. As an attorney... Read More →

Hon. Michelle M. Harner

United States Bankruptcy Court

Adam R. Prescott

Bernstein Shur

Adam R. Prescott is a shareholder at Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, PA in Portland, Maine, where he represents businesses and individuals in bankruptcy, out-of-court restructurings, and other complex transactional and litigation matters, with an emphasis on chapter 11 cases. Adam... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

9:30am CDT

One on One with the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

This session will deal with some of the common mistakes in filing pleadings through CM/ECF, what features or changes to expect with CM/ECF, and how the official court matrix and claims register are generated.

Speakers

Darlene G. Anderson

Furr Cohen PA

Kyle D. Craddock

Chief Deputy Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Tennessee

Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

10:30am CDT

Executive and Important Updates from the AOUSC / Bankruptcy Administrators

Tuesday August 20, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Subchapter V Trustee Assistant

10:30am CDT

Executive and Important Updates from the EOUST

Tuesday August 20, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Subchapter V Trustee Assistant

11:30am CDT

Transition Break

Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:30am - 11:45am CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:30am - 11:45am CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

11:45am CDT

NABT Awards Luncheon + Keynote sponsored by Stinson LLP

Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:45am - 1:15pm CDT

Summit DE (Lvl4)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:45am - 1:15pm CDT
Summit DE (Lvl4)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

1:15pm CDT

Transition Break

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:15pm - 1:30pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:15pm - 1:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

1:30pm CDT

DEI Panel

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Speakers

Terrance J. Evans

Duane Morris LLP

Terrance J. Evans is a Partner in the San Francisco and Los Angeles offices of Duane Morris LLP, where he serves as the Co-Leader of the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice. Mr. Evans is also the Co-Chair of the Duane Morris San Francisco Diversity and Inclusion Committee... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Subchapter V

1:30pm CDT

Learning Labs with Platinum Partners

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Diplomat B (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Diplomat B (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

1:30pm CDT

Learning Labs with Platinum Partners

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Diplomat A (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Diplomat A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

1:30pm CDT

Learning Labs with Platinum Partners

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Diplomat C (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Diplomat C (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

1:30pm CDT

Learning Labs with Platinum Partners

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Diplomat D (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Diplomat D (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

2:30pm CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Tuesday August 20, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

3:00pm CDT

Caswlaw Update II

Tuesday August 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Speakers

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

United States Bankruptcy Court

Andrea Dobin

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC

Hon. Randal S. Mashburn

United States Bankruptcy Court

Ronald R. Peterson

Jenner & Block LLP

Tuesday August 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

3:00pm CDT

Healthcare Issues in Subchapter V

Tuesday August 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Practical and Useful Tips for Dealing with Healthcare Insolvency in Subchapter V.

Speakers

James "Jim" E. Cross

Cross Law Firm, PLC

James "Jim" Cross moved to the Phoenix area in 1980 after honorably serving his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard. Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from The Ohio State University in 1980, graduating... Read More →

Aleida Martinez-Molina

AXS Law Group, PLLC

A graduate of Columbia Law School and Princeton University, Aleida began her career in New York as a student clerk for the late Judge Lifland, then the bankruptcy group of an AmLaw 100 international law firm. She returned to Florida to develop her own multi-faceted practice, including... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

3:00pm CDT

Converted Cases/What Now?

Tuesday August 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Speakers

Marc P. Barmat

Furr Cohen PA

In February 2011, Marc Barmat was appointed as a Chapter 7 panel trustee in the Southern District of Florida by the United States Trustee. Additionally, he serves as an Assignee in Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors cases and State Court-appointed Receiver.Beyond his fiduciary... Read More →

John C. Bircher III

Davis Hartman Wright, LLP

John C. Bircher III was born in Columbia, S.C., on September 23, 1970. At the age of eight, he moved with his family to the family dairy farm in Craven County, N.C. He later entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

4:00pm CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

4:30pm CDT

The Principals of Personal Property Valuation - The Price is Right

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

"This panel will explore the various definitions of ""fair market value "" and what the courts have had to say about the fair market value of property and the proper method of valuation to use. More particularly, your host, Russell Garrett and our Auctioneer Community and the Trustee NABT East and West All Stars will examine the value of various personal property assets such as machinery and equipment, boats, domain names, vehicles, Rolex watches, firearms, etc. from the Trustees perspective.

These assets and more are listed on bankruptcy schedules and Trustees are left to determine if the debtor has undervalued, overvalued or accurately valued the personal property item. The program will offer you valuation websites, and sample 341 questions to ascertain a true description of the property and its attributes and characteristics to pass onto your auctioneer and /or determine - ""Should I sell it for the benefit of the estate?"" The East and West Allstars and our auctioneer community will help you decide. "

Speakers

Russell D. Garrett

Jordan Ramis, P.C.

Russ has represented creditors, Chapter 11, 7,12 and 13 Trustees, creditors' committees. He is an experienced trial lawyer and has appeared before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Russ serves as a panel Chapter 7 Trustee for the Western District... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

4:30pm CDT

Subchapter V Caselaw Update

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Join this lively panel of a bankruptcy judge, subchapter V trustee, and subchapter V debtor/creditor counsel for a fast-paced review of subchapter V decisions from the past year.

Speakers

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

United States Bankruptcy Court

Liz Nguyen

Law Office of Mark J. Giunta

Liz Nguyen is an attorney at the Law Office of Mark J. Giunta in Phoenix, AZ. Her practice focuses on debtor/creditor rights, business disputes, and commercial litigation in state and federal court, including a broad range of contested and adversary matters in bankruptcy court. She... Read More →

M. Aaron Spencer

Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC

M. Aaron Spencer is a member with the firm, Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC. His primary areas of practice include representation of trustees, creditors, and litigants in the United States Bankruptcy Courts, commercial litigation, commercial borrowing and real estate... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

4:30pm CDT

All About Forms/Know What You’re Filing and Why

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

This session will dive into commonly used forms (pleadings) that Tas can prepare and file; what information should be included in the pleadings, and how and who those pleadings should be served on. The session will give examples of Notices of Sale, Reports of Sale, Motions to Compromise Controversy, Notices of Abandonment, and Applications to Employ.

Speakers

Jonathan Crane

Furr Cohen PA

Darlene G. Anderson

Furr Cohen PA

Tuesday August 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

5:45pm CDT

President's Circle Reception (by invitation) sponsored by International Sureties

Tuesday August 20, 2024 5:45pm - 6:45pm CDT

TBA

Tuesday August 20, 2024 5:45pm - 6:45pm CDT
TBA

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:00pm CDT

NABT Hoedown at Chief's on Broadway

Tuesday August 20, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Chief's on Broadway

Get ready to dance the night away at the NABT Hoedown event! We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an evening of electrifying entertainment and unforgettable moments at Chief's on Broadway during our Annual Conference. Prepare to be dazzled as we bring you not one, but TWO incredible live music bands to keep the energy soaring all night long!

But wait, there's more! Ever wanted to master the art of line dancing? Now's your chance! We'll have expert instructors on hand to guide you through the steps, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. Of course, a Nashville hoedown wouldn't be complete without delicious southern food and refreshing cocktails.

Dust off your dancing shoes, gather your colleagues, and get ready to groove as we celebrate in style. This is an evening you won't want to miss! This event is included with full conference registration.

Tuesday August 20, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Chief's on Broadway

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

6:00am CDT

NABT Running Group

Wednesday August 21, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am CDT

Grand Hyatt Lobby

Wednesday August 21, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am CDT
Grand Hyatt Lobby

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30am CDT

Breakfast

Wednesday August 21, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT

Summit DE (Lvl4)

Wednesday August 21, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
Summit DE (Lvl4)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

7:30am CDT

Registration Desk Open

Wednesday August 21, 2024 7:30am - 1:00pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Wednesday August 21, 2024 7:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

8:00am CDT

Problems with Reopened Cases

Wednesday August 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

This session will cover common problems faced by Chapter 7 Trustees when assigned to administer a re-opened case. Topics will include: A brief overview of statutory and case law governing when a case should be re-opened; Rights of debtors after re-opening to amend schedules to add exemptions for previously unscheduled assets; Problems with claims and creditors including getting claims filed if no bar date was previously set, getting creditors who filed claims in a case now closed for years to accept new payments on claims and tracking down relocated creditors who have valid filed claims but have moved, been consolidated, been bought out or merged. We will discuss handbook standards for due diligence in tracking down creditors and varying practices in issuing unclaimed funds to court; Process, procedure and strategies for appointing and working with special counsel for real estate sales, mass-tort, product liability or other valuable injury claims and how to handle “net” proceeds paid to estate in re-opened cases including the issue of whether the Trustee is entitled to compensation on the constructive distribution of fees and expenses paid outside the bankruptcy case together with standards for court approval of settlements and particular challenges re-opened cases present.

Speakers

Hon. James W. Boyd

United States Bankruptcy Court

Kenneth W. Gordon

Kenneth W Gordon, Trustee

Ken Gordon was appointed as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee in 1996 and continues to serve as a Trustee in the Western District of New York. He has been an NABT member for nearly the entire time. He has lectured regularly on bankruptcy topics for NABT and the local and state bar associations... Read More →

Reed Heligman

Hiltz Zanzig & Heiligman, LLC

Reed represents debtors, creditors, trustees and committees in all stages of reorganization and liquidation proceedings, serving both the transactional and litigation sides of business bankruptcy. Reed guides his clients through all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court... Read More →

Wednesday August 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant

8:00am CDT

ABI Subchapter V Taskforce Report II

Wednesday August 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Speakers

Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Kesha Tanabe

United States Bankruptcy Court

Wednesday August 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V Trustee Assistant

9:00am CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

9:30am CDT

Ethics - Shark Tank

Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Using the Shark Tank TV format, Trustees will propose ethical dilemmas and advocate that our panel of Bankruptcy Judges adopt certain propositions. Through pointed questions by our Judges ('Sharks") to the Trustees ("Minnows"), and the Trustee answers given, the ethical dilemma of the propositions and the Model Rules will be discussed and resolved. The presentation will include such topics as 1. Third Party Litigation Financing. (Model Rules 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 5.4, and 1.8); 2. Debtor Suits Against Trustee and Sanctions. (1.7, 3.7, and 3.4); 3. Adventures in Facilitating (3.3) ; 4. Codification of a Trustee's Power to Waive Debtor's Attorney-Client Privilege (1.6); 5. A Statutory Fix to In re Lamie v. Trustee. ( 1.5(a), 1.7(a), 8.4(c)(d) ) ; 6. Funds Paid and Returned to Trustees, What about the Commissions ? ( 1.5 (a), 1.5, and 8.4 ); 7. Modification of Bankruptcy Rule 2014 - to Require More Disclosures (Model Rules 8.3, 1.7, and 1.10 )

Speakers

Marc P. Barmat

Furr Cohen PA

Hon. Suzanne H. Bauknight

United States Bankruptcy Court

John C. Bircher III

Davis Hartman Wright, LLP

Kenneth W. Gordon

Kenneth W Gordon, Trustee

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

United States Bankruptcy Court

Frank J. Kokoszka

Kokoszka & Janczur, PC

Frank J. Kokoszka graduated from Loyola University of Chicago in 1986 with a B.A, Honors, in Political Science and English, and then from Duke University School of Law in 1989.He is the Senior Partner of Kokoszka & Janczur, P.C. practicing primarily bankruptcy/creditors’ rights... Read More →

Hon. Selene D. Maddox

United States Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

United States Bankruptcy Court

Ryan J. Richmond

Sternberg, Naccari & White

Gary F. Seitz

Gellert Scali Busenkell & Brown, LLC

Darcy D. Williamson

Williamson Law Office

A native of Arapahoe, Nebraska, Darcy Williamson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1979, while playing for the Cornhusker women’s basketball team. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School... Read More →

Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Subchapter V Trustee Assistant

10:30am CDT

Break with Our Sponsors

Wednesday August 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Wednesday August 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

11:00am CDT

Express Talks II - Conversion

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:20am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

In this 20-minute session, a high level overview of conversions will be provided, including the implications, procedures, and strategic considerations. Both voluntary and involuntary conversions will be explored, as well as the criteria guiding such decisions. Additionally, we will delve into the procedural aspects of conversions, outlining the evidentiary requirements, court procedures, and timelines involved. The strategic implications of conversions, highlighting how adept maneuvering can leverage conversions to maximize benefits or mitigate risks for all parties involved will also be discussed.

Speakers

James C. Lanik

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC

Jim is a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate and then member at Roberson, Haworth & Reese, PLLC focusing on business bankruptcy and municipal law.Jim is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law... Read More →

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

11:00am CDT

Thinking Practically About Nondischargeability in Subchapter V: Cleary Packaging, GFS Industries, and Beyond

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

This panel will examine the applicability of section 523(a)’s nondischargeability provisions to corporate subchapter V debtors nationwide. Panelists will discuss the circuit split following the Fifth Circuit’s April 2024 decision in GFS Industries, predict whether the GFS Industries decision will be subject to en banc review, and analyze whether any cases are poised to be examined by other circuit-level courts. The panel also will discuss the practical implications of a creditor holding a nondischargeable claim. What does it mean for plan confirmation and consummation, and what tools are at a debtor’s, creditor’s, and judge’s disposal?

Speakers

Craig M. Geno

Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC

Dara Levinson Silveira

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

Dara Levinson Silveira’s practice focuses on complex bankruptcy litigation, including preference and fraudulent transfer adversary proceedings. Ms. Silveira also has significant experience with debtor representation and complex business litigation outside of the insolvency context... Read More →

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Grand Hall BC (Lvl2)

Subchapter V

11:00am CDT

Trustee Assistant Wrap-Up

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

This time will be used to promote feedback for future TA programs and to solicit TA’s interested in committee membership and gift card distributions.

Speakers

Darlene G. Anderson

Furr Cohen PA

Pamela Kraus

Marshack Hays LLP

Kathryn L. Carter

Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC

Steve E. Bridgett

LLK, LLC

Carleen L. Cignetto

Johnson Legal Group, LLC

Lori L. Grahl

Law Office of Robert H. Waldschmidt

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Grand Hall A (Lvl2)

Trustee Assistant

11:20am CDT

Express Talks II - Bankruptcy Issues Related to Social Media

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:20am - 11:40am CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Mr. Shraiberg will discuss recent developments regarding what interests a Trustee has in a Debtor’s social media account and whether she can sell it.

Speakers

Bradley S. Shraiberg

Shraiberg Page P.A.

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:20am - 11:40am CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

11:40am CDT

Express Talks II - Assignment for Benefit of Creditors and Expanding your role as a Fiduciary

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:40am - 12:00pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

This session will offer introductory discussion for participants aimed at leveraging their existing experiences to secure work as an Assignee. The discussion will focus on the basics of Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs), including a review of state-specific rules and requirements to serve as an Assignee and the variety of work and duties an Assignee can expect to perform. The session will also offer insight into the goals of an ABC as contrasted with bankruptcy, receiverships, and other restructuring vehicles.

Speakers

Andrew J. Glasnovich

Stinson LLP

Drew has served as counsel to creditors’ committees in multiple mass-tort bankruptcy proceedings across the country. As a zealous advocate for survivors, Drew has uncovered unreported estate assets, analyzed complex strategies to liquidate real property and other fixed assets, and... Read More →

Wednesday August 21, 2024 11:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7

12:00pm CDT

Transition Break

Wednesday August 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:15pm CDT

Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Wednesday August 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:15pm CDT
Grand Foyer (Lvl2)

Networking-General Chapter 7 Trustee Assistant Subchapter V

12:15pm CDT

NABT Trustee Members Meeting

Wednesday August 21, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT

Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Speakers

Marc E. Albert

Stinson LLP

Charles N. Persing

Bederson LLP

Wednesday August 21, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Grand Hall DE (Lvl2)

Chapter 7 Subchapter V