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Conference Information

Hotel Accommodations

Treat yourself to refined sophistication at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. Located in the heart of the city’s downtown district, just steps from the White House and near the National Mall, our hotel greets you with quiet sophistication and carefully chosen amenities, designed to make your stay as relaxing as possible. ABI has arranged for a special conference rate of $345 a night. Reservations must be made by March 11, 2016, to secure the special conference rate. Reservations may be made only once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive hotel reservation information with your conference confirmation. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-serve basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the special-rated ABI block is filled.

Conference Attire

Professional business attire is requested throughout conference.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by March 24, 2016. No refunds will be made if notice is received after March 24, although substitutions will be allowed. After March 24, 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

16.25 hours of general CLE credit, including 3.75 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 19.5 hours of general CLE credit, including 4 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 16.25 hours, of which 3.75 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 19.5 credit hours, of which 4 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 19.5 hours of CPE credit, including 4 hours of ethics, are also available.

*ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed knowledge of 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, 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. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to [email protected].

Optional Events

Attorney Specialist Certification

The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Exams at the JW Marriott on Thursday, April 14, 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.

Golf Tournament at Laurel Hill Golf Club

Thursday, April 14, 8:00 a.m.

Join your colleagues for the 7th Annual Golf Tournament at the Annual Spring Meeting! The $125-per-player fee includes round-trip transportation, breakfast, cart rental, prizes and tournament fee. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form, and indicate your handicap.

Blowout Bar Salon: Perfect Hair and Networking [for Women]

Thursday, April 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

No cuts. No color. Just blowouts! Sip champagne, get pampered and get ready for the Opening Reception with your colleagues at this private event. Cost is $75 per person. Please mark the appropriate box on the registration form.

The Grooming Lounge: Hot Shave and Networking [for Men]

Thursday, April 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a hot-lather shave, a signature service that features steaming towels, foaming lather, a shave with a triple-blade razor and a soothing face massage. Cost is $65 per person. Please mark the appropriate box on the registration form.

Guided Segway Tour of DC

Friday, April 15, 10:00 am – 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever tried to walk some the National Mall’s best memorials: the Jefferson, the Lincoln, the Franklin Roosevelt, the Vietnam Veterans? It can take an entire day, if not more! This Monuments and Memorials Segway Tour makes it possible to visit them all in just a couple of hours. Cost is $85 per person. Please mark the appropriate box on the registration form.

Women’s Networking Reception

Friday, April 15, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Join your fellow ABI members for a reception and conversation about common issues facing today’s women in the restructuring industry. Tickets are $50 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Washington Ballet at the Kennedy Center: Orff’s Carmina Burana and Balanchine’s Theme and Variations

Friday, April 17, 7:30-10:00 p.m.

Carmina Burana is a modern dance reinterpretation of Orff’s strong rhythmic and stylistic musical variations, while Theme and Variations is an intimate work celebrating classical ballet at its most magnificent. Box seats have been reserved at $140 per person and do not include transportation. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Saturday Luncheon

Saturday, April 16, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Tickets to the luncheon are $75 per person; please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Live from ABI: It’s Saturday Night! An Evening with Darrell Hammond from “Saturday Night Live”

Saturday, April 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Join your colleagues for dinner and an evening of comedic entertainment from SNL alum Darrell Hammond! A cast member from 1995-2009 — the longest tenure of any SNL cast member — Hammond was one of the sketch TV show’s strongest and funniest performers, winning over audiences with dead-on impersonations of various celebrities and Hollywood figures, such as Vice Presidents Dick Cheney and Al Gore, President Bill Clinton, “Hardball with Chris Matthews” host Chris Matthews, Sean Connery, Regis Philbin, Donald Trump and many more. Cost is $105 per attendee, $125 for guests; please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Sponsorship Opportunities

To get the information about Sponsorship Opportunities please click here (PDF file) or email Sharisa Sloan.

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Optional Events