Friday, October 7
7:30-8:15 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP
8:15-8:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
David R. Kuney, Program Chair
Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP; Washington, D.C.
Lawrence J. Center, Assistant Dean
Georgetown Law CLE; Washington, D.C.
Amy A. Quackenboss, Deputy Executive Director
American Bankruptcy Institute; Alexandria, Va.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
What’s Wrong with Chapter 11?
This panel will explore the trend of private-equity firms and hedge funds favoring out-of-court workouts (with or without a pre-packaged or pre-arranged bankruptcy case) rather than traditional chapter 11 cases for achieving their restructuring goals. The panel will also debate whether the Chapter 11 Reform Commission’s recommendations adequately address such issues. Cases to be discussed include Tribune Co. fraudulent conveyance litigation, Sun Capital, ICL Holding and Sabine Oil & Gas Corp., et al.
Deryck A. Palmer, Moderator
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; New York
Hon. Shelley C. Chapman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York
Hon. Robert D. Drain
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York
Hon. Kevin Gross
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Stephanie Wickouski, Facilitator
Bryan Cave; New York
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Clean-Up in Aisle 5: Does Bankruptcy Still Work for Retail?
Are lenders finding strategies to avoid the Code’s landlord protections? This panel will explore whether a debtor’s obligation to timely perform is being honored, rejection/assumption rules modified in DIP orders, use of nunc pro tunc rejection to minimize claims, and other issues in today’s retail cases.
Martin J. Bienenstock, Moderator
Proskauer; New York
Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Richmond
Hon. Michael B. Kaplan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Trenton
Hon. Wendelin I. Lipp
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Greenbelt
David L. Pollack, Facilitator
Ballard Spahr LLP; Philadelphia
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Networking Break
Sponsored by AlixPartners LLP and Loeb & Loeb LLP
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Confirmation and Beyond
This panel will explore a variety of issues related to plan confirmation, including artificial impairment (Village Green I, GP v. Federal National Mortgage Association), cramdown interest rates/subordination/make-whole provisions (MPM Silicones) and third-party releases (Millennium Lab Holdings).
Jay M. Goffman, Moderator
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; New York
Hon. Clifton R. Jessup, Jr.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ala.); Decatur
Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Hon. Michael E. Wiles
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York
Peter M. Friedman, Facilitator
O’Melveny & Myers LLP; Washington, D.C.
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Working Lunch: Breakouts 1-3
Sponsored by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
A facilitator will lead additional discussions from the three morning panels, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to follow up on the morning’s topics in small groups over lunch with the judicial faculty.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Great Debates
Paul M. Nussbaum, Moderator
Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP; Baltimore
Resolved: A structured dismissal that violates the absolute priority rule should never be permitted.
Pro: Craig Goldblatt
WilmerHale; Washington, D.C.
Con: Hon. Kevin J. Carey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Resolved: Asset sales under § 363 should lawfully be free and clear of successor-liability claims.
Pro: Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York
Con: William P. Weintraub
Goodwin Procter LLP; New York
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Fiduciary Duties: Rights and Wrongs for Directors of Financially Troubled Companies
This panel will delve into recent trends in breach-of-duty litigation against officers and directors, developments in Delaware fiduciary duty case law that bankruptcy lawyers should know about, standing to assert D&O claims, the in pari delicto defense, D&O insurance coverage issues, breach-of-duty claims against lenders, and D&O litigation involving private-equity funds. Cases to be discussed include Liberty State Benefits of Delaware Inc., MF Global Holdings Ltd. and SGK Ventures LLC.
Mark D. Collins, Moderator
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA; Wilmington, Del.
Chancellor Andre G. Bouchard
Delaware Court of Chancery; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Sean H. Lane
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York
Hon. S. Martin Teel, Jr.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. D.C.); Washington, D.C.
Michael L. Bernstein, Facilitator
Arnold & Porter LLP; Washington, D.C.
3:00-3:30 p.m.
Networking Break
Sponsored by BakerHostetler and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Navigating the Roads of Retention in a Post-ASARCO World: Conflicts, Compensation and Other Conundrums
This panel will address a variety of current issues including “disinterestedness” and “the 1% Rule,” attempted workarounds in the aftermath of Baker Botts v. ASARCO LLC and other ethical challenges, along with guidance under various applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, such as rules regarding fees (RPC 1.5), confidentiality (RPC 1.6), conflicts of interest (RPC 1.7) and candor with the court (RPC 3.3).
Erika L. Morabito, Moderator
Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington, D.C.
Hon. Ashely M. Chan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Pa.); Philadelphia
Hon. Robert G. Mayer
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Alexandria
Hon. Mary F. Walrath
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Richard M. Meth, Facilitator
Fox Rothschild LLP; Roseland, N.J.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Sponsored by Development Specialists, Inc.
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Program Chair
David R. Kuney
Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP; Washington, D.C.
Advisory Board
Marc Abrams
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; New York
Derek C. Abbott
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Michael L. Bernstein
Arnold & Porter LLP; Washington, D.C.
Martin J. Bienenstock
Proskauer; New York
Jessica C.K. Boelter
Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago
Mark D. Collins
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA; Wilmington, Del.
Melanie L. Cyganowski
Otterbourg P.C.; New York
Edward C. Dolan
Hogan Lovells US LLP; Washington, D.C.
Mary Joanne Dowd
Arent Fox LLP; Washington, D.C.
Douglas M. Foley
McGuireWoods LLP; Washington, D.C.
Peter M. Friedman
O’Melveny & Myers LLP; Washington, D.C.
Karen A. Giannelli
Gibbons P.C.; Newark, N.J.
Jay M. Goffman
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; New York
Kristin K. Going
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Washington, D.C.
Craig Goldblatt
WilmerHale; Washington, D.C.
Jason W. Harbour
Hunton & Williams LLP; Richmond, Va.
Gary T. Holtzer
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; New York
Laura Davis Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Humayun Khalid
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; New York
Richard M. Kremen
DLA Piper; Baltimore
Michael R. Lastowski
Duane Morris LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Jeffrey A. Liesemer
Caplin & Drysdale, Chtd.; Washington, D.C.
Richard M. Meth
Fox Rothschild LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Erika L. Morabito
Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington, D.C.
Paul M. Nussbaum
Whiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP; Baltimore
Deryck A. Palmer
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; New York
Hon. James M. Peck (ret.)
Morrison & Foerster LLP; New York
David L. Pollack
Ballard Spahr LLP; Philadelphia
Jeffrey S. Sabin
Venable LLP; New York
Michael B. Schaedle
Blank Rome LLP; Philadelphia
Jeffrey L. Tarkenton
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP; Washington, D.C.
Irving E. Walker
Cole Schotz P.C.; Baltimore
Stephanie Wickouski
Bryan Cave; New York
Donald A. Workman
BakerHostetler; Washington, D.C.
Conference Information
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill for October 6-7, 2016, and will be honored until Tuesday, September 6, 2016. These rooms will be held as a block on a first-come, first-served basis until the above date, at which time they will be released to the general public. Be sure to mention the “Bankruptcy: Views from the Bench/Georgetown CLE (or code GLW6) room block to receive the room rate below.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-1234
(800) 233-1234
washingtonregency.hyatt.com
Room Rate: $269 per night
The hotel is approximately two blocks from the Law Center.
Disclaimer
Speakers are subject to change
Services for People with Special Needs or Dietary Restrictions
Call (202) 662-9890 or email [email protected] with your requests.
Scholarships
Please apply online at www.georgetowncle.org, or submit written requests by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, to: Scholarship Committee, Georgetown CLE, 600 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001, or fax to (202) 662-9891.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by September 16, 2016. No refunds will be made if notice is received after September 16, although substitutions will be allowed. After September 16, 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.
CLE Credit
Accreditation has been or will be requested for this program from states with mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements for 6 CLE credits (based on a 60-minute hour) and 7.2 CLE credits (based on a 50-minute hour). Georgetown University Law Center is an accredited CLE provider in most MCLE states. Georgetown Law CLE is a State Bar of California-approved MCLE provider. Some states require nominal accreditation fees, and you will be asked to submit payment at the program’s conclusion. If you have any questions about CLE, please contact Georgetown Law CLE at (202) 662-9890.
CPE Credit
Georgetown Law CLE 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 Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417, www.nasba.org.
Course Level
Overview, group live, no prerequisites or advanced preparation required; 7.2 CPE credits in the Specialized Knowledge and Applications Field of Study Program.
Program Location
Georgetown University Law Center
Hart Auditorium, First Floor
600 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
IMPORTANT: All visitors to the Law Center must enter through the second floor entrance facing New Jersey Avenue.
Parking Information
Due to the limited amount of parking available, the Georgetown University Law Center cannot provide parking for programs held there. Disabled persons may make arrangements to park at the Law Center by calling (202) 662-9330. We encourage attendees to take Metro or a taxi to the program. Drivers can use the following nearby parking garages:
Union Station Parking Garage
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 371-9441
Colonial Parking Garage
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Marcparc Parking Garage
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 789-4000
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Breakfast Sponsor
Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP
Morning Break Sponsors
AlixPartners LLP
Loeb & Loeb LLP
Luncheon Sponsor
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Afternoon Break Sponsors
BakerHostetler
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Development Specialists, Inc.
General Conference Sponsor
McGuireWoods LLP
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Rates
Registration Rates | Early Bird (postmarked by 7/15/16) |
Regular (7/16/16-9/9/16) |
Late (after 9/9/16) |
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ABI Member
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$545
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$595
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$645
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Georgetown Law Alumnus
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$545
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$595
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$645
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ABI Govt./Academic Member
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$295
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$345
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$395
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New ABI Member*
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$820
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$870
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$920
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Govt./Academic New ABI Member*
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$390
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$440
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$490
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* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $295 value! Membership is individual and nonrefundable. Expired members should select the member rate and add in the membership renewal fee.
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