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Optional Events

Golf Tournament at Newport National

Friday, July 21, 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Bracewell LLP and Mackinac Partners LLC

Take your game to a higher level at this 18-hole, par 72 course. Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to play. The $275-per-person fee includes boxed lunch, green fee and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play, and indicate your handicap

Tennis Tournament

Friday, July 21, 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Huron Consulting Group

Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to play. The $35-per-person fee includes boxed lunch, court fee and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play.

Tour de ABI

Friday, July 21, 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Murphy & King and Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.P

Join us for the annual Tour de ABI bike ride as an expert biker, or opt to enjoy a guided bike ride around the area. The ride will begin after lunch. The $35-per-person fee includes a boxed lunch. Please select the appropriate box on the registration form.

ABI Regatta

Friday, July 21, 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Nixon Peabody LLP and Pepper Hamilton LLP

Not only is Newport the sailing capital of the world, it is the only port in the world to house a charter fleet of classic 12-meter yachts that have been contenders in the America’s Cup Races.Join the captains and crews of two of these spectacular boats on an informal race around the waters of Newport. Tickets are $75 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Kayaking

Saturday, July 22, 1:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Brown Rudnick LLP

Enjoy a scenic drive to Wickford for kayaking in the scenic Rhode Island John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. The $50-per-person fee includes a boxed lunch. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Glassblowing

Saturday, July 22, 1:00 p.m

Sponsored by Riemer & Braunstein LLP

Try your hand at the ancient art of glassblowing! At the conclusion of this interactive and unique learning activity, you will create a colorful memory of your time in Newport. Participants will take turns shaping molten glass into hand-blown ornaments and will have their ornaments shipped home once they have cooled. Tickets are $75 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Schooner Sailing

Saturday, July 22, 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Casner & Edwards, LLP and Sullivan & Worceste

Enjoy sailing through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay aboard the 72-foot schooner Madeline. You will experience the joy of sailing while seeing a memorable perspective of Newport aboard this classic schooner! Tickets are $50 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Northeast Bankruptcy Conference Co-Chairs

Hon. Bruce A. Harwood

U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.H.); Manchester

John J. Monaghan

Holland & Knight LLP

Elisa M. Sartori

Greenridge Financial Services LLC

Northeast Consumer Forum Co-Chairs

Shawn K. Doil

Perkins Thompson, P.A.

Donald R. Lassman

Lassman Law

Conference Information

Hotel Accommodations

ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $378 single/double per night at the Newport Marriott; additional fees apply for additional room guests. To secure the special rate, hotel reservations must be made by June 16, 2017. Reservations may only be made once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive a hotel reservation link to reserve your room. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the specially rated ABI block is filled.

Transportation

Auto: Newport is an easy drive from Providence, Boston and Hartford and is about 2.5-3 hours from Concord, Portland and New York.

Air: The resort is located 30 miles from Providence’s T.F. Green Airport.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by June 29, 2017. No refunds will be made if notice is received after June 29, although substitutions will be allowed. After June 29, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the cancelling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.

Continuing Education

Northeast Bankruptcy Conference: Approval for approximately 10.25 hours of CLE credit, including 1.25 hours of ethics, is pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 12 hours of CLE credit, including 1.5 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 by the State Bar of California in the amount of 10.25 hours, of which 1.25 hours will apply to legal ethics. NY MCLE: This traditional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 12 credit hours, of which 1.5 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 12 hours of CPE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are also available.

Northeast Consumer Forum: Approval for approximately 7.5 hours of CLE credit, including 2.5 hours of ethics, is pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 9 hours of 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 by the State Bar of California in the amount of 7.5 hours, of which 2.5 hours will apply to legal ethics. NY MCLE: This traditional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 9 credit hours, of which 3 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 9 hours of CPE credit, including 3 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 the full registration fee. 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, we may allow the individual to work at our 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 at least 50% reduction in the registration fee. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to [email protected].

ABI Northeast Scholarship Program

Limited scholarship funds are available for those who cannot afford to attend the program. Please send your request for approval to Jennifer Guirguis at [email protected]. Space is limited.

Special Thanks

We extend our special thanks to Bloomberg BRIEF for the media partnership, BMS, Inc. for the cell phone charging stations, Charles River Associates for the lanyards, Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. for the conference app, Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC for the conference pocket guide and e-newsletter, Green & Sklarz LLC for the hotel keycards, Polsinelli for the conference materials on USB drives, Sherwood Partners, Inc./agencyIP for sponsoring the exhibit hall, and Wilmington Trust for the conference tote bags.

Registration Rates

* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $325 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.

Registration includes meals, refreshment breaks, the Opening Reception, the Friday Dinner, the Saturday BBQ and the written materials.

Exhibitor Rates

** 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.

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.

Evening Events

Optional Events: