Tuesday, January 14
7:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Southeast Endowment Hockey Event
Please join the ABI Anthony H.N. Schnelling Endowment Fund at the Amalie Arena in Tampa for a night of great hockey and fun networking in a luxury suite, complete with food and open bar. Proceeds benefit the ABI Endowment Fund.
Suite Generously Provided by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Sponsored by Equity Partners HG LLC
Wednesday, January 15
2:00 p.m.
Registration Open
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Plenary Session
WWJGD (What Would Judge Glenn Do)?...
Hon. Catherine P. McEwen, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Jacob A. Brown
Akerman LLP; Jacksonville
Betsy C. Cox
Rogers Towers, PA; Jacksonville
Prof. Roberta Kemp Flowers
Stetson University College of Law; Gulfport
Jerry M. Markowitz
Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A.; Miami
4:15-4:25 p.m.
Refreshment Break
4:25-5:40 p.m.
Plenary Session
Admissibility of Electronic Evidence at Trial
This session will feature a mock trial of a fraudulent-transfer case demonstrating email, Facebook, Instagram, smartphone, messaging and metadata issues.
Hon. Mindy A. Mora, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); West Palm Beach
Abid Qureshi
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; New York
Jacqueline P. Rubin
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; New York
Lauri W. Sawyer
Jones Day; New York
Joseph Sorkin
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; New York
Jayant W. Tambe
Jones Day; New York
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Julia Tarver Mason Wood
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; New York
5:45-7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Anthony & Partners, LLC and BakerHostetler
Bar Sponsored by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and Holland & Knight LLP
7:00-9:00 p.m.
VIP Speaker/Sponsor Dinner (by invite only)
Thursday, January 16
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome by Program Chairs
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Plenary Session
Everything You Need to Know About Attorneys’ Fees and Sanctions in Bankruptcy
This panel will discuss attorneys’ fee and sanction topics, including involuntary-proceeding issues.
Hon. Karen K. Specie, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Fla.); Tallahassee
Vincent F. Alexander
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Fort Lauderdale
Douglas A. Bates
Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse, P.A.; Pensacola
David S. Jennis
Jennis Law Firm; Tampa
Robert Scott Shuker
Shuker & Dorris, PA; Orlando
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Business Session
Business Bankruptcy Legal Update
This session features a panel discussion of recent developments in commercial cases involving insurance, trademark, WARN Act and marijuana issues.
Hon. Jeffrey P. Hopkins, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Cincinnati
Damien H. Prosser
Morgan & Morgan; Orlando
Scott A. Stichter
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.; Tampa
Edmund S. Whitson
Adams and Reese LLP; Tampa
Steven R. Wirth
Akerman LLP; Tampa
Consumer Session
Consumer Bankruptcy Legal Update
This panel will discuss recent developments in consumer cases involving family law, consumer protection and student loan issues.
Hon. Caryl E. Delano, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Jeffrey S. Ainsworth
BransonLaw, PLLC; Orlando
Dennis J. LeVine
Kelley Kronenberg; Tampa
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Paskay Memorial Luncheon and Keynote
Private Equity: Buy It and Then Break It — the Cautionary Tale from Retail Bankruptcies
Prof. Edward Janger
Brooklyn Law School; Brooklyn, N.Y.
Sponsored by Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, PA
1:30-1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45-3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Advanced Technology for the Bankruptcy Professional
This session is for attorneys who are moderately proficient in the use of technology.
Karim Guirguis
American Bankruptcy Institute; Alexandria, Va.
Basic Technology for the Bankruptcy Professional
This session is for attorneys who are challenged by technology.
Lauren L. Stricker
Shutts & Bowen LLP; Tampa
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:15-4:30 p.m.
Plenary Session
ABI Talks: Impact on Bankruptcy Practice of Five Recent Supreme Court Decisions or Pending Decisions
Based on the incredibly popular “TED Talks” format, these ABI Talks will address the impact that five recent Supreme Court decisions (in some cases, pending decisions) have or will have on bankruptcy practice.
Keith T. Appleby, Moderator
Banker Lopez Gassler PA; Tampa
Steven M. Berman
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa
Lara R. Fernandez
Trenam Law; Tampa
Tiffany Payne Geyer
BakerHostetler; Orlando
Patricia A. Redmond
Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA; Miami
J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr.
Burr & Forman LLP; Jacksonville
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Happy Hour Networking Reception
Sponsored by Bush Ross, PA
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Networking Dinner
IWIRC-Florida Networking Dinner at Jackson's Bistro
Details on Optional Events page.
Friday, January 17
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Plenary Session
Bankruptcy Practice Is Constantly Changing
This session features a panel discussion covering new legislation (Small Business Reorganization Act, HAVEN Act, Family Farmer Reorganization Act, new Rules, new Procedures and new Administrative Orders), as well as proposed changes to PACER and operating programs for electronic filing.
Hon. Lewis M. Killian, Jr. (ret.)
Berger Singerman LLP; Tallahassee
Kathleen L. DiSanto
Bush Ross, P.A.; Tampa
Alberto F. Gomez, Jr.
Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP; Tampa
Edwin G. Rice
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Tampa
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Plenary Session
Pro Bono Work for Consumer Clients
This learn-in session will prepare attorneys, particularly business bankruptcy lawyers, for dealing with insolvent pro se consumer debtors or defendants.
Hon. Laurel Myerson Isicoff, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Miami
Michael Barnett
Michael Barnett, PA; Tampa
Traci Stevenson
Traci K. Stevenson, PA; Madeira Beach, Fla.
Mark J. Wolfson
Foley & Lardner LLP; Tampa
11:45-1:00 p.m.
Mental Health and Mindfulness in Restructuring Matters
A presentation on wellness, performance enhancement and mindfulness in your practice.
Paul S. Singerman
Berger Singerman LLP; Miami
1:00-1:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Judicial Merry-Go-Round
These judge-led rapid-fire roundtables will focus on today’s provocative issues, with judges changing tables every 12 minutes.
Roy S. Kobert, Moderator
GrayRobinson, PA; Orlando
Hon. Roberta A. Colton
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Caryl E. Delano
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Jeffrey P. Hopkins
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Cincinnati
Hon. Laurel Myerson Isicoff
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Miami
Hon. Cynthia C. Jackson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Orlando
Hon. Catherine P. McEwen
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Mindy A. Mora
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); West Palm Beach
Hon. Karen K. Specie
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Fla.); Tallahassee
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
2:30 p.m.
Adjourn
Judicial Co-Chairs
Hon. Roberta A. Colton
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Cynthia C. Jackson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Orlando
Program Chair
Jeffrey W. Warren
Bush Ross, P.A.; Tampa
Advisory Board
Vincent F. Alexander
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Fort Lauderdale
John A. Anthony
Anthony and Partners; Tampa
Keith T. Appleby
Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.; Tampa
Douglas A. Bates
Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond &
Stackhouse, P.A.; Pensacola
Paul J. Battista
Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A.; Miami
Steven M. Berman
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa
Stephen D. Busey
Smith Hulsey & Busey; Jacksonville
Betsy C. Cox
Rogers Towers; Jacksonville
Michael Dal Lago
Dal Lago Law; Naples
Denise D. Dell-Powell
Dean Mead; Orlando
James W. Elliott
McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott
Grimaldi Guito & Matthews, P.A.; Tampa
William K. Fendrick
Holland & Knight LLP; Tampa
Lara R. Fernandez
Trenam Law; Tampa
Paul A. Giordano
Roetzel & Andress, LPA; Fort Myers
Elizabeth A. Green
BakerHostetler; Orlando
Jordi Guso
Berger Singerman LLP; Miami
David S. Jennis
Jennis Law Firm; Tampa
Stephen R. Leslie
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.; Tampa
Michael C. Markham
Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP; Tampa
Courtney A. McCormick
McGuireWoods LLP; Jacksonville
Nicole M. Noel
Kass Shuler, P.A.; Tampa
Loretta C. O’Keeffe
Gibbons | Neuman; Tampa
Leanne M. Prendergast
FisherBroyles, LLP; Jacksonville
Damien H. Prosser
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Orlando
Dean Theresa J. Pulley Radwan
Stetson University College of Law; Gulfport
Edwin G. Rice
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Tampa
Luis E. Rivera, II
GrayRobinson, P.A.; Fort Myers
Robert S. Rushing
Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn,
Blossman & Areaux L.L.C.; Pensacola
David A. Samole
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton; Miami
Bradley M. Saxton
Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A.; Winter Park
Lynn Welter Sherman
Trenam Law; St. Petersburg
R. Scott Shuker
Shuker & Dorris, P.A.; Orlando
Robert A. Soriano
Soriano Law, P.A.; Tampa
J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr.
Burr & Forman LLP; Jacksonville
Frank P. Terzo
Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel; Fort Lauderdale
James A. Timko
Shutts & Bowen LLP; Orlando
Scott A. Underwood
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC; Tampa
Edmund S. Whitson, III
Adams and Reese LLP; Tampa
Steven R. Wirth
Akerman LLP; Tampa
Mark J. Wolfson
Foley & Lardner LLP; Tampa
Conference Information
Hotel
The newly renovated Westin Tampa Waterside sits conveniently on the Tampa, Fla., waterfront and steps away from downtown Tampa’s dining and entertainment. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $259 per night for a Traditional room. Make your reservations by December 13, 2019, to reserve this special rate. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the December 13 cutoff or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. You will receive a special room reservation link after you have registered with ABI.
Continuing Education Credit
11.75 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 14.1 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.8 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit-approval regulations and might not be approved prior to the program. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 11.75 hours, of which 1.5 hours will apply to ethics. New York MCLE: This course or program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 14 credit hours, of which 13.5 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement, and 1.5 credit hours can be applied toward the ethics requirement.
14 hours of CPE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are also available.
* ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees have some 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, 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. Financial assistance is available for this program. Illinois Attorneys: If registration fees are more than $500, attorneys who qualify will receive a reduction of at least 50% off the registration fee. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Optional Events
Southeast Endowment Hockey Event
Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Please join the ABI Anthony H.N. Schnelling Endowment Fund for a night of great hockey and fun networking in a luxury suite, complete with food and open bar. Proceeds benefit the ABI Endowment Fund.
Firms donating $1,500 will receive two tickets to the suite, signage at the event, and recognition in the ABI Journal and online. A portion of your sponsorship is tax-deductible! To sponsor this event, please email Sharisa Sloan at [email protected].
Suite Generously Provided by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Sponsored by Equity Partners HG LLC
IWIRC-Florida Networking Dinner
Thursday, January 16th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Jackson's Bistro, Waterfront Room, 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa
Join IWIRC members and friends for networking and dinner. IWIRC membership is not required. Jackson’s is on Harbour Island and is an easy walk from the Westin Tampa Waterside. The cost is $60 per person and includes tax and gratuities. Space is limited. RSVP by no later than January 9th by purchasing tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iwirc-florida-networking-dinner-tickets-86763964353
Conference Rates*
Registration Rates |
Early Bird |
Regular |
Late |
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ABI Member | $395 | $445 | $495 |
Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member | $225 | $275 | $295 |
Join ABI and Save** | $720 | $770 | $820 |
Govt./Academic/Nonprofit New ABI Member** |
$320 | $370 | $390 |
* There will be a $30 fee added to all on-site registrations.
** Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $350 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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$1,000
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration****
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$1,350
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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 and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by December 20, 2019. No refunds will be granted after December 20, but substitutions will be allowed. After December 20, 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.