Thursday, June 11
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
American Board of Certification Exams
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Young & New Members Pub Outing
Sponsored by McDonald Hopkins LLC
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP
Bars sponsored by Harney Management Partners, LLC and Sweet DeMarb LLC
Friday, June 12
7:15-8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
Sponsored by MorrisAnderson
7:30-7:45 a.m.
Welcome by Central States Bankruptcy Workshop Program Chairs
7:45-9:00 a.m.
Principal Mistakes Attorneys Make in Litigation (A Judges Panel)
Oscar Wilde said that “experience is simply the name we give our mistakes”. This panel of Judges will address mistakes that attorneys make during litigation seen from the perspective of the bench.
Stuart A. Gold, Moderator
Gold Lange & Majoros, P.C.; Southfield, Mich
Hon. A. Benjamin Goldgar
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Hon. J. Philip Klingeberger
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ind.); Hammond
Hon. Pamela Pepper
U.S. District Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee
Hon. Mark A. Randon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
9:10-10:40 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (6)
Loan-to-Own and Other § 363 Bidding and Acquisition Strategies; ABI Commission Final Report
Does a secure creditor engage in inequitable conduct if it acquires debt, or makes a loan with the intent to acquire the debtor rather than collect on the loan? This panel will discuss “Loan-to-Own” and other common and singular Section 363 bidding and acquisition strategies, including the pitfalls and advances of each.
Hon. John T. Gregg, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.); Grand Rapids
Richard E. Kruger
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss; Southfield, Mich.
Stephen D. Lerner
Squire Patton Boggs; Cincinnati, Ohio
David M. Neff
Perkins Coie LLP; Chicago
David M. Powlen
Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Wilmington, Del.
To Wind Down or Not . . . in Court or Not . . . That Is the Question
Does an ABC Really save time and money? What about liability; or automatic stay? Can I just lock the door and walk away? This panel will discuss these questions and more including discussing timing, alternatives processes to bankruptcy, forcing an involuntary bankruptcy, tax liens and anti-assignment contract clauses and the professionals role in such processes.
Hon. Marci B. McIvor, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
John A. Dischner
AlixPartners, LLP; Chicago
Daniel F. Dooley
MorrisAnderson; Chicago
Laura Marcero
Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Troy, Mich.
Hot Bankruptcy Topics Involving D&O and E&O Policies
This session will include a discussion of coverage, the need for coverage, covered and non-covered conduct. The panel will provide insight into common and esoteric issues in bankruptcy cases involving D&O and E&O policies, and trends that arise during a claim for D&O and E&O liability insurance coverage.
Scott A. Wolfson, Moderator
Wolfson Bolton PLLC; Troy, Mich.
Marc Carmel
Paul Hastings, LLP; Chicago
John C. Hoard
Rubin & Levin, P.C.; Indianapolis
Jason Horwitz
JLT Specialty; Denver, Co.
Effectiveness of Reaffirmation Agreements
Reaffirmations of both secured and unsecured obligations remain a major component of consumer bankruptcy practice. This panel will discuss the ins and outs of the reaffirmation process from the debtor’s, creditor’s and debtor’s attorney’s perspectives.
Hon. Laura K. Grandy, Moderator
U. S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ill.); East Saint Louis
Karen E. Evangelista
Karen E. Evangelista, PC; Rochester, Mich.
Michael P. Hogan
Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C.; Farmington Hills, Mich.
Hon. John H. Squires (ret.)
SpringerBrown LLC; Wheaton, Ill.
Just How Much Is My Junk Worth? Proper Valuation under §§ 522 and 506
BAPCPA contained a number of provisions meant to assist the debtor in the art of valuation. The valuation process is more important than ever given recent Supreme Court rulings on exemption limits. This panel will revisit the statutory provisions of the Code and discuss recent cases dealing with the appropriate methodology to be employed by the debtor when completing the bankruptcy schedules — and how that valuation impacts the ultimate administration of the case by the trustee.
Hon. Thomas J. Tucker, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
Matthew Boyd
Kuhn Rogers PLC; Traverse City, Mich.
Lawrence A. Friedman
Friedman Partners LLC; Grayling, Mich.
Zane Zielinski
FactorLaw
Asset Protection (High Level Strategies & Problems)
This program analyzes the practical aspects of asset protection planning (i.e., what works and what does not). The program discusses practical goals and limitations of asset protection, including exposure points related to avoidance actions under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act and Bankruptcy Code. The program will discuss various structures utilized, as well as the practical implications of such planning.
A. Todd Almassian, Moderator
Keller & Almassian, PLC; Grand Rapids, Mich.
William A. Ensing
Ensing Law Office; Lake Forest, Ill.
Gary A. Kanter
Dale & Gensburg, P.C.; Chicago
Barbara L. Yong
Golan & Christie; Chicago
10:40-11:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Wolfson Bolton PLLC
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (7)
Crucial Concepts in Drafting Contracts (Beyond the Basics)
This is not Contracts 101, but rather a panel discussion of the critical aspects of drafting contract that attorneys often forget. The panel shall discuss rules of contract construction including the last antecedent rule and its grammatical corollary, judicially adopted rules of interpretation. The panel will discuss how to avoid redundancies and ambiguities (including undefined terms) that create uncertainty and lead to costly and avoidable disputes. The program will discuss nuanced concepts which lead to more effective contracts.
Hon. Walter Shapero, Moderator
U. S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
Jennifer P. Wolff
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.; Milwaukee, Wis.
Prof. Matthew Bruckner
Howard University School of Law; Washington, D.C.
John R. Burns, III
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP; Indianapolis
Pre-Pack Bankruptcies Strategies and Problems
This panel will discuss the mechanics and pros and cons of pre-packaged plans, covering topics such as favoring secured creditors over unsecured, retaining previous directors and managers. The panel will discuss voting/solicitation requirements, prepack-specific first day motions, and notice requirements. The panel will discuss plan support agreements and the case law detailing the issues associated with a pre-packaged plan.
Hon. James M. Carr, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ind.); Indianapolis
Mark A. Berkoff
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP; Chicago
Stephen M. Gross
McDonald Hopkins LLC; Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Sheldon L. Solow
Kaye Scholer LLP; Chicago
Critical Concepts for Avoiding Lender Liability (What All Lenders Should Know)
Neither a borrower nor a lender be. But if you are a lender or borrower you need to avoid liability by adhering to policies, using checklists and knowing individual and institutional risks. Come explore the common and uncommon reasons why lenders face liability and ways to defend against and ways to prevent and minimize risks.
Hon. Daniel S. Opperman, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Bay City and Flint
C. Daniel Motsinger
Krieg DeVault; Indianapolis
John A. Simon
Foley & Lardner LLP; Detroit
Alexander Terras
Reed Smith LLP; Chicago
Daniel J. Weiner
Schafer and Weiner, PLLC; Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Ethics in Representing the Consumer Debtor
This panel will discuss the routine (and not-so-routine) issues that consumer bankruptcy practitioners face.
Hon. A. Benjamin Goldgar, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Kimberly Bacher
Office of the U.S. Trustee; Chicago
Tracy M. Clark
Steinberg, Shapiro & Clark; Southfield, Mich.
Julia D. Loper
Baldi Berg, Ltd.; Chicago
Riding Through Bankruptcy: Another Look at § 521 and the Debtor’s Intentions
The statement of intent and its value to the bankruptcy process will be the focus of this panel’s discussion, along with an updated look at the so-called fourth option: the debtor’s ride-through.
Hon. Susan V. Kelley, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee
Karen L. Rowse-Oberle
Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, P.L.L.C.; Saint Clair Shores, Mich.
Jason P. Smalarz
Gold Lange & Majoros, P.C.; Southfield, Mich.
Thomas E. Springer
Springer Brown, LLC; Wheaton, Ill.
Is It or Is It Not Property of the Estate? § 541 Conundrums
Just what is and is not property of the estate? This panel will present a thorough review of § 541 and its application in real-world situations.
Hon. James W. Boyd, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.); Grand Rapids
Joseph A. Baldi
Baldi Berg & Wallace, Ltd.; Chicago
Andrew W. Muller
Stinson Leonard Street LLP; Kansas City, Mo.
Claire Ann Resop
Steinhilber, Swanson & Resop; Madison, Wis.
Problems, Problems, Problems (Business)
Hon. Arthur I. Harris, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ohio); Cleveland
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Downtown Traverse City Shuttle Service
Sponsored by Gold Lange & Majoros, P.C.
12:15-2:15 p.m.
Optional Event: Family Picnic
Sponsored by Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC
Entertainment sponsored by Day Rettig Peiffer, P.C.
1:00 p.m
Optional Event: Golf Tournament
Hole Sponsors: Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C. and Dale & Eke, P.C.
Beverage Cart sponsored by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Wine Tour
Sponsored by Dykema Gossett PLLC
2:30-5:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Pirates Cove Adventure Outing
Sponsored by Alderney Advisors, LLC
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Cherry Capital Dine-Around (McGee’s No. 72, Georgina's)
Sponsored by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
8:00-10:00 p.m.
Dessert Reception
Sponsored by Jenner & Block
Entertainment Sponsored by Ice Miller LLP
Saturday, June 13
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP
7:45-8:00 a.m.
Morning Announcements
8:00-9:30 a.m.
The Intersection of Ethics & Discovery (What Attorneys Need to Know)
This panel will cover the critical relationship between professional responsibility and rules of discovery. The panel will discuss the pitfalls and common mistakes that attorneys make with digital discovery and electronic evidence.
Sheryl L. Toby, Moderator
Dykema Gossett PLLC; Detroit
Judy B. Calton
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP; Detroit
Hon. Donald R. Cassling
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Philip H. Cohen
Greenberg Traurig, LLP; New York
Vincent E. Lazar
Jenner & Block; Chicago
9:40-11:00 a.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (6)
Crucial Concepts in Drafting Contracts (Beyond the Basics)
Pre-Pack Bankruptcies Strategies and Problems
Critical Concepts for Avoiding Lender Liability (What All Lenders Should Know)
Ethics in Representing the Consumer Debtor
Riding Through Bankruptcy: Another Look at § 521 and the Debtor’s Intentions
Is It or Is It Not Property of the Estate? § 541 Conundrums
Concurrent Session
Problems, Problems, Problems (Consumer)
Hon. Mary Ann Whipple, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ohio); Toledo
11:00-11:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Lambert Leser, Attorneys at Law
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Downtown Traverse City Shuttle Service
Sponsored by Murphy Desmond Lawyers S.C.
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (6)
Loan-to-Own and Other § 363 Bidding and Acquisition Strategies; ABI Commission Final Report
To Wind Down or Not … in Court or Not … That Is the Question
Hot Bankruptcy Topics Involving D&O and E&O Policies
Effectiveness of Reaffirmation Agreements
Just How Much Is My Junk Worth? Proper Valuation under §§ 522 and 506
Asset Protection (High Level Strategies & Problems)
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Optional Event: Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by FactorLaw and Schafer and Weiner, PLLC
2:00-4:30 p.m.
Optional Event
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Optional Event: 2nd Annual Tour de ABI Bicycling Outing
Sponsored by Commercial Recovery Associates, LLC and Law Office of Deborah K. Ebner
6:15-10:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Kids’ Night Out
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Cherry Capital Dine-Around (The Boathouse)
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Optional Event: S’mores on the Shores Social
Sponsored by AlixPartners LLP
Sunday, June 14
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Breakfast with a Judge
Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Hon. James W. Boyd
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.); Grand Rapids
Hon. James M. Carr
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ind.); Indianapolis
Hon. Donald R. Cassling
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Hon. A. Benjamin Goldgar
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Hon. Laura K. Grandy
U. S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ill.); East Saint Louis
Hon. John T. Gregg
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.); Grand Rapids
Hon. Susan V. Kelley
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee
Hon. J. Philip Klingeberger
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ind.); Hammond
Hon. Marci B. McIvor
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
Hon. Daniel S. Opperman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Bay City
Hon. Pamela Pepper
U.S. District Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee
Hon. Mark A. Randon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.): Detroit
Hon. Walter Shapero
U. S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
Hon. Thomas J. Tucker
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit
Hon. Mary Ann Whipple
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ohio); Toledo
10:00 a.m.
Adjourn
Optional Events
Young & New Members Pub Outing
Thursday, June 11, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by McDonald Hopkins LLC
A perennial favorite! Join us as we visit two of Michigan’s premier breweries: Right Brain Brewery and The Filling Station. #BeerNoEvil with Right Brain Brewery, voted one of the “Top 10 Best Breweries in Michigan.” The Filling Station features a rotating list of at least 10 craft beers, as well as views of Boardman Lake from both inside the pub and out on the patio. The $40-per-person fee includes transportation and sampler flights at both stops. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Family Picnic
Friday, June 12, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC
Entertainment sponsored by Day Rettig Peiffer, P.C.
If you like summer treats, then you’ll love our Family Picnic. Food, fun and entertainment will be provided for all! Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Golf Tournament
Friday, June 12, 1:00 p.m.
Hole Sponsors: Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C. and Dale & Eke, P.C.
Beverage Cart sponsored by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Spruce Run, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s original resort course, was named as such in 1992 as an ode to the numerous fir and spruce trees that line its fairways and undulating greens. More forgiving than The Bear, Spruce Run is fun to play, yet still retains some of the challenges it was renowned for when it was the venue for the Michigan Open. It winds among the rolling hills surrounding the hotel and overlooks East Grand Traverse Bay. Water comes into play on 13 of the holes, and the 8th Hole is the only hole on the course with no bunkers. The $150-per-player fee includes green fee and cart, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play, and indicate your handicap. For those participating in the 2015 ABI Golf Tour, this will be the second stop leading to the 2015 Great American Cup. Please check the ABI Golf Tour box on the registration form to participate. For more information on the tour, see golf.abi.org.
Wine Tour
Friday, June 12, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Dykema Gossett PLLC
Another annual favorite! Get a taste of the Old Mission Peninsula as we visit Bonobo Winery, Bower’s Harbor and Chateau Chantal. Bonobo Winery is one of the newest additions to the Peninsula and was co-founded by HGTV Star Carter Oosterhouse. Our next stop will be family-run Bower’s Harbor, followed by a visit to Chateau Chantal, which features breathtaking views of the East and West Bays. The cost is $50 per person and includes transportation, tour, tastings and gratuity. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Pirates Cove Adventure Outing
Friday, June 12, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Alderney Advisors, LLC
It’s a Paaarty! Join us for some swashbuckling fun at Pirates Cove Adventure Golf. The cost is $45 per person, which includes transportation and includes tickets of one zip line, one ropes course, one bumper boat ride and one go-cart ride. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.
Cherry Capital Dine-Around
Friday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Get out and sample four of the area’s most popular restaurants! Space is limited to 12 participants per restaurant.
Friday Night: Newbies
McGee’s No. 72: All-American fare, with seafood, steaks, poultry and pasta. The cost is $55 per person and includes transportation, dinner, two drinks and gratuity. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Georgina's: Georgina's is an intimate, brick-walled eatery with creative Latin & Asian fusion dishes. The cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, dinner, two drinks and gratuity. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Saturday Night: Old Mission Peninsula Favorites
The Boathouse: Exceptional waterfront dining with delightful views of the docks and bay through wide-open windows. Indoors, the charming décor invokes a relaxed cottage atmosphere. The cost is $65 per person and includes transportation, dinner, two drinks and gratuity. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Tour de ABI Bicycling Outing
Saturday, June 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Commercial Recovery Associates, LLC and Law Office of Deborah K. Ebner
The $15-per-person fee includes guide, snack and gratuities. If you need to rent a bike, please contact Einstein Cycles by May 27th at (231) 421-8148 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, June 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by FactorLaw and Schafer and Weiner, PLLC
Ice Scream, You Scream, We all scream for ice cream! Make your own sundae, and enjoy the sweet side of summer. The cost is $10 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Kids’ Night Out
Saturday, June 13, 6:15-10:00 p.m.
Date night! Kids ages 6+ will enjoy dinner and a movie while you enjoy a night out on the town or a peaceful night at the resort. The cost is $35 per child. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.
S’mores on the Shores Social
Saturday, June 13, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Sponsored by AlixPartners LLP
Join us for “s’more” networking on Saturday night! We’ll be at The Shores roasting marshmallows by the fire — a sweet ending to our last night in Traverse City! The cost is FREE for attendees, $15 for adult guests and $10 for children 12 and under. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Workshop Chairs
Hon. Daniel S. Opperman, Judicial Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Bay City
Matthew T. Gensburg, Program Chair
Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chicago
Hon. Donald R. Cassling, Judicial Board Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Stuart A. Gold, Advisory Board Chair
Gold Lange & Majoros, P.C.; Southfield, Mich.
2015 Advisory Board |
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Carla O. Andres Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.; Green Bay, Wis. Bernadette M. Barron Barron Business Consulting; Chicago Chris L. Blacker AlixPartners, LLP; Chicago Winnifred P. Boylan Lambert Leser, Attorneys at Law; Bay City, Mich. Hon. John T. Gregg U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.); Grand Rapids Stephen M. Gross McDonald Hopkins LLC; Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Terry E. Hall Faegre Baker Daniels LLP; Indianapolis Richard E. Kruger Jaffe Raitt Heuer Weiss; Southfield, Mich. Richard S. Lauter Freeborn & Peters LLP; Chicago Barry P. Lefkowitz BL Consultants; Birmingham, Mich. Douglas L. Lutz Frost Brown Todd LLC; Cincinnati Laura Marcero Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Troy, Mich. Hon. Marci B. McIvor U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit |
Anne B. Miller Fishman Miller PC; Lake in the Hills, Ill. Alex D. Moglia Moglia Advisors; Schaumburg, Ill. C. Daniel Motsinger Krieg DeVault; Indianapolis Richard D. Nelson Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC; Cincinnati David M. Powlen Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Wilmington, Del. Mark L. Radtke Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC; Chicago Claire Ann Resop Steinhilber, Swanson & Resop; Madison, Wis. Shawn M. Riley McDonald Hopkins LLC; Cleveland Hon. John H. Squires (ret.) Springer Brown, LLC; Wheaton, Ill. Paul G. Swanson Steinhilber, Swanson & Resop Sheryl L. Toby Dykema Gossett PLLC; Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Robert A. Weisberg Carson Fischer, P.L.C.; Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Hon. Mary Ann Whipple U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ohio); Toledo |
Conference Information
Hotel
The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is regarded as one of Michigan’s premier vacation destinations. It has been ranked among the nation’s finest resorts, with accolades from Golf Digest, USA Today, Family Circle, Condé Nast, Travel + Leisure and more. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $192 single/double (Hotel rooms) and $221 single/double (Tower rooms) per night. Make your reservations by May 10, 2015, to secure these special rates. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the May 10 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. You will receive a special room reservation link after you have registered with ABI.
Spa Discount: The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has graciously extended attendees a 10% discount off spa treatments valued at $99 or more. To receive the 10% group discount, make your appointment with the Spa at (800) 748-0303, ext. 6750, or [email protected], and print/bring the voucher found here: Spa Discount Voucher.
Travel
Air:
The Grand Traverse Resort is just six miles northeast of Traverse City, Mich., and 10 minutes from Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). For guests who are flying in, the resort offers complimentary Airport Shuttle service to and from the resort. Contact the front desk at (800) 236-1577 to reserve shuttle service. Driving time from Detroit and Chicago is between 4-6 hours.
United Airlines Discount:
You may book online at www.united.com and enter your Offer Code ZUSU670949 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights.
Ground Transportation:
Rental car discounts are available with the following companies: Avis: www.avis.com, worldwide discount number (AWD) T312900; Budget: www.budget.com, discount number (BCD) Z823091; and Enterprise: www.enterprise.com, discount account number EHSB16A, pin ENT.
Continuing Education Credit
9.5 hours of general CLE credit, including 2.75 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 11.5 hours of general CLE credit, including 3 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 9.5 hours, of which 2.75 hours will apply to ethics. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 11.5 credit hours, of which 3 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 11.5 hours of CPE credit, including 3 hours of ethics, are also available.
ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed knowledge in insolvency matters (pursuant to the “Statement on Standards for CPE Programs” established by AICPA and NASBA). ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800.
ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Illinois Attorneys: If registration fees are more than $500, attorneys who qualify will receive a reduction of at least 50% off the registration fee. Financial assistance is available for this program. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by May 21, 2015. No refunds will be granted after May 21, but substitutions will be allowed. After May 21, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the canceling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.
Attorney Specialist Certification
The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights exams at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa on June 11, 2015, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Details on the certification process, exam composition and a sample exam can be obtained by calling ABC at 319) 365-2222, by e-mailing [email protected] or by visiting the ABC website at www.abcworld.org. The ABC certification programs are sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America, and all three programs are accredited by the American Bar Association.
Platinum Sponsors
AlixPartners LLP
Clark Hill PLC
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Freeborn & Peters LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jaffe Raitt Heuer Weiss
Jenner & Block
Krieg DeVault
Lambert Leser, Attorneys at Law
McGuireWoods LLP
MorrisAnderson
O’Keefe
Perkins Coie LLP
Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC
Steinhilber, Swanson & Resop
Summit Investment Management LLC
Wolfson Bolton PLLC
Gold Sponsors
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Carlson Dash LLC
FactorLaw
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Harney Management Partners, LLC
Ice Miller LLP
McDonald Hopkins LLC
Sweet DeMarb LLC
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Silver Sponsors
Alderney Advisors, LLC
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP
Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C.
Commercial Recovery Associates, LLC
Dale & Eke, P.C.
Day Rettig Peiffer, P.C.
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Gold Lange & Majoros, P.C.
Lakelaw
Law Office of Deborah K. Ebner
The Law Offices of Roger Higgins, LLC
Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, PLC
Murphy Desmond Lawyers S.C.
Steinberg Shapiro & Clark
Supporting Sponsor
Plunkett Cooney
Special Thanks
We extend our special thanks to Bloomberg BRIEF and The Wall Street Journal for the media partnership, Conway MacKenzie for the educational materials on thumb drives, Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. for the conference app, Sherwood Partners, LLC/agencyIP for sponsoring the exhibit hall, Thomson Reuters for providing the printed educational materials and Wilmington Trust for the tote bags.
Rates
Registration Rates | Early (postmarked by 4/17/15) |
Regular (4/18/15- 5/15/15) |
Late (after 5/15/15) |
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ABI Member
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$595
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$645
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$695
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Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member
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$375
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$425
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$475
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New ABI Member*
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$870
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$920
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$970
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Govt./Academic/Nonprofit New ABI Member*
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$470
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$520
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$570
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There will be a $50 fee added to all on-site registrations.
* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $275 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your membership renewal fee (see below).
Exhibitor Rates
ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**
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$1,200
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***
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$1,495
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Additional Booth Representative
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$300
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** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.
*** Includes one 6’table, full registration for one booth representative AND one-year ABI membership.
Optional Events
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Price
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Attendee
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Guest 1
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Guest 2
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Young & New Members Pub Outing |
$40
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Opening Reception
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
$0
$40
$20
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Family Picnic
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$0
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Golf Tournament
Handicap ____
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$150
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ABI Golf Tour
Handicap ____
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$150 |
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Wine Tour
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$50
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Pirates Cove Adventure Outing
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$45
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Friday Cherry Capital Dine-Around McGee’s No. 72
The Franklin
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$55 $60 |
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Dessert Reception Guest
Child (12 and under)
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$0 $15 $10 |
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Ice Cream Social
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$10
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2nd Annual Tour de ABI Bicycling Outing
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$15
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Kids’ Night Out
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$35
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Saturday Cherry Capital Dine-Around The Boathouse
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$65 |
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S’mores on the Shores Social Guest
Child (12 and under)
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$0 $15 $10 |
ABI DEFINES A “GUEST” AS A SPOUSE, CHILD OR COMPANION — NOT A PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUE. A professional colleague is defined as someone who consults with or is employed by an organization whose members are eligible for ABI membership. If a professional colleague is found to be registered as a guest, ABI reserves the right to cancel his or her event registration. Any person not meeting the criteria of “guest” who wishes to participate in any ABI function at the conference is required to register separately at the full conference rate.