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Judicial Chair

Hon. Bruce T. Beesley

U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Nev.); Reno

Program Co-Chairs

John W. Lucas

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; San Francisco

Randy Nussbaum

Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, P.C.; Scottsdale, Ariz.

Sponsorship Chair

Bradley D. Sharp

Development Specialists, Inc.; Los Angeles

Advisory Board

Optional Events

Golf Tournament at Royal Links Golf Club

Thursday, September 8, 8:00 a.m.

Missed your invitation to play in the British Open? Don’t worry; you can still play 18 of the best holes from 11 different British Open rotation courses. Conveniently located less than nine miles from the heart of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Royal Links is not your typical golf course. Whether you are interested in the history of the game or just want a shot at besting Tiger Woods’ course record of 67 (Feb. 2001), Royal Links is sure to provide you with some great golfing memories. The $190 green fee includes transportation from the Four Seasons, all tournament fees and lunch at the tournament’s conclusion. Please mark the appropriate box on the registration form, and indicate your handicap. For those participating in the ABI Golf Tour, this will be the sixth stop. Please check the ABI Golf Tour box on the registration form. For more information on the tour, see golf.abi.org.

Mt. Charleston and Fletcher Canyon Trail Hike

Thursday, September 8, 9:00 a.m.

The Friends of Nevada Wilderness have arrange a hike to Mt. Charleston Wilderness and the Fletcher Canyon Trail. Las Vegas may sizzle with excitement, but let’s face it: The summer heat can get out of control. Even the most ardent of sun worshippers look for a break, and hotel swimming pools and air-conditioned malls just aren’t enough. Luckily, just 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas visitors can find the cool mountain breezes, fresh air and all-around scenic beauty of Mt. Charleston. Part of the Spring Mountain Range and Toiyabe National Forest, Mt. Charleston ranges from 3,000-12,000 feet in elevation. It is Nevada’s eighth-highest mountain peak and one of the Top 10 most topographically prominent peaks in the U.S. Featuring such trees as juniper, mountain mahogany, and Aspen and Ponderosa pine, and animals such as wild burros, songbirds, deer and desert tortoises, Mt. Charleston feels a million miles away from the city. The $95-per-person fee includes transportation, a dedicated tour guide, and water and snacks. Please mark the appropriate box on the registration form.

Billy Idol - FOREVER at House of Blues

Friday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.

Billy Idol, along with his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens and the rest of Idol’s band, will perform all of his greatest hits! The show features material from throughout Idol’s career, from his days fronting the seminal British punk band Generation X to the hits the world has come to know and love, including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” “Dancing with Myself” and many more. From punk pioneer to global superstar, Billy Idol has created an unparalleled niche in popular music and has remained a household name for more than three decades. Tickets for premium seats are $120 per person. Please mark the appropriate box on the registration form.

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Conference Information

Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is a sanctuary from the bright lights of the dazzling Las Vegas Strip, all located on the 35th to 39th floors of the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Tower — ensuring a more intimate atmosphere and attentive personal service. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $235 per night. To secure the special rate, reservations must be made directly with the resort by August 10, 2016. Reservations may only be made 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-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the specially rated ABI block is filled.

Travel

Fly into McCarran International Airport (LAS).

Conference Attire

Attire is casual throughout the conference.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice is received in writing by August 18, 2016. No refunds will be made if notice is received after August 18, although substitutions will be allowed. After August 18, 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 the same conference next year.

Continuing Education

9 hours of CLE credit, including 2.5 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and approval for 10.5 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. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 10.5 hours, of which 3 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 10.5 hours, of which 2.5 hours will apply to ethics. 10.5 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 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 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, 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 a reduction of at least 50% off the registration fee. For information on tuition assistance, send an email to [email protected].

Attorney Specialist Certification

The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights exams at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas on Thursday, September 8, 2016, 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 emailing [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.

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Royal Flush

Straight Flush

Four of a Kind

Allen Maguire & Barnes PLC
Alvarez & Marsal
DLA Piper LLP
Engelman Berger, PC
EY
Gavin/Solmonese LLC
Imperial Capital, LLC
Latham & Watkins LLP
McGuire Woods LLP
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Polsinelli
Proskauer
Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Stoel Rives LLP
Winston & Strawn LLP

Full House

Armstrong Teasdale, LLP
Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG)
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Elsaesser Jarzabek Anderson Elliott & Macdonald, Chtd.
Fennemore Craig PC
Fox Rothschild, LLP
The Frutkin Law Firm, PLC
Irell & Manella LLP
Kaempfer Crowell
Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Morris Polich & Purdy LLP
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Prime Clerk
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Schwartz Flansburg
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
SierraConstellation Partners LLC

Special Thanks

We extend out special thanks to Bloomberg BRIEF for the media partnership, Conway MacKenzie, Inc. for the conference lanyards, Deloitte CRG for the conference wi-fi, Donlin, Recano, Inc. for the conference app, East West Bank for the pocket guides, Sherwood Partners, Inc./agency IP for sponsoring the exhibit hall, Summit Investment Management for the hotel keycards, Thomson Reuters for the educational materials and Wilmington Trust for the tote bags.

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Rates

ON-SITE FEE: $795 ABI Member

$1,090 New ABI Member

* Includes a one-year membership for first-time members only — a $295 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your ABI membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your ABI membership renewal fee.

Optional Events

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