Thursday, July 27
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
American Board of Certification Exams
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Young and New Members Reception
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Adams and Reese LLP and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
8:30-10:00 p.m.
Optional Event: S’Mores and Stars Evening Social
Sponsored by Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, PA
Friday, July 28
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Optional Event: Conversation with Dr. Prabodh Kapila, Rheumatologist
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Case Law Update: Business and Consumer Law Developments
This panel will present a lively discussion of key issues decided in business and consumer bankruptcy cases throughout the country over the past year.
Hon. Mary Grace Diehl, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Daniel F. Blanks
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Jacksonville, Fla.
John B. Butler, III
John B. Butler III P.A.; Columbia, S.C.
Prof. Angela K. Littwin
University of Texas School of Law; Austin
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Beach Day
Enjoy a reserved beach area for Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop attendees, with chairs, towels, umbrellas and some beach games courtesy of Burr & Forman LLP.
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:15-10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Business Track
What’s Next in Health Care? Challenges for Providers and Opportunities for Restructuring Professionals in an Ever-Changing Landscape
Distressed health care is expected to be a busy practice area in 2017. Uncertainty surrounding the potential full or partial repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act will only increase disruption in this ever-changing industry. This panel will examine key issues regarding the intersection of health care and bankruptcy, along with the challenges facing health care providers. Topics will include health care regulatory issues relevant to § 363 sales, issues related to provider agreements, bankruptcy court jurisdiction over disputes with CMS, and potential opportunities for health care providers and distressed investors.
James Hadfield, Moderator
Guggenheim Securities, LLC; Atlanta
J. Patrick Darby
HealthSouth Corporation; Birmingham, Ala.
T. Mills Fleming
HunterMaclean; Savannah, Ga.
David E. Gordon
Dentons; Atlanta
Hon. J. Craig Whitley
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D.N.C.); Charlotte
GM/Successor Liability Sale Issues: What Now?
David K. Bowsher, Moderator
Adams and Reese LLP; Birmingham, Ala.
Rudy J. Cerone
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC; New Orleans
Henry J. Jaffe
Pepper Hamilton LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Clifton R. Jessup, Jr.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Alabama); Decatur
A. Lee Hogewood, III
K&L Gates LLP; Raleigh, N.C.
The Retail Business Is Booming (in Bankruptcy)
This panel will feature a discussion on retail bankruptcy issues from the perspective of debtors, landlords, liquidators, financial advisors and creditors.
Sarah B. Boehm, Moderator
McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond, Va.
Jay C. Jacquin
Guggenheim Securities, LLC; Atlanta
Hon. Benjamin A. Kahn
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D.N.C.); Greensboro
Jeff Pomeroy
Bayer Properties, L.L.C.; Birmingham, Ala.
Richard A. Robinson
Burr & Forman LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Consumer Track
CFPB’s Amended Mortgage Servicing Regulations and Their Effects on Bankruptcy
Edward C. Boltz, Moderator
Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C.
Margaret W. Puccini
Bouhan Falligant; Savannah, GA
CFPB Representative
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Washington, D.C.
Joseph A. Bledsoe III
Chapter 13 Trustee; New Bern, NC
New & Young Lawyer Track
Don’t Just Go Through the Motions: Effective Motions Practice in Bankruptcy Court and Trial Advocacy Tips
This session will discuss motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, plus discovery and evidentiary motions, and tips on how to use motions practice to your advantage in adversary proceedings and contested matters.
Christine E. Brimm, Moderator
Barton Law Firm; Columbia, S.C.
Jimmy D. Parrish
BakerHostetler; Orlando, Fla.
Ashley S. Rusher
Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A.; Winston-Salem, N.C.
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
10:45-11:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, PA
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Business Track
Unitranche Credit Facilities, Agreements Among Lenders, and Related Bankruptcy Considerations
This panel will discuss the rise of unitranche credit facilities, the differences between unitranche credit facilities and more traditional debt structures, and the appeal of a unitranche structure to borrowers, sponsors and lenders. The panel will also discuss bankruptcy-related considerations when negotiating an Agreement Among Lenders (the intercreditor agreement governing the respective rights of lenders in a unitranche credit facility), as well as recent intercreditor litigation.
Jeffrey R. Dutson, Moderator
King & Spalding; Atlanta
Luis M. Lluberas
Moore & Van Allen PLLC; Charlotte, N.C.
Joseph Rodgers
Monroe Capital LLC; Atlanta
Scott P. Vaughn
McGuireWoods LLP; Charlotte, N.C.
Will Your Shipment Come In? How Bankruptcy Affects Transportation Issues on Water and Land
This panel will feature a wide-ranging discussion of bankruptcy and other issues affecting the transportation and shipping industries, as well as the current and future financial stresses in the industries. Lessons from the Hanjin Shipping case will also be discussed.
Edward J. Peterson, III, Moderator
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Curt S. Friedberg
GGG Partners, LLC; Atlanta
Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Richmond
John F. Isbell
Thompson Hine; Atlanta
Ilana Volkov
Cole Schotz P.C.; Hackensack, N.J.
Consumer Track
Can Debtors Have Their Cake and Eat It Too Under § 521?
This session discusses to whom a debtor surrenders his residence, and whether a surrender prohibits the debtor from opposing a state court foreclosure action. The recent case of In re Failia (11th Cir.) sheds light on these questions.
J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr., Moderator
Burr & Forman LLP; Jacksonville, Fla.
Brian Anderson
Nexsen Pruet, PLLC; Greensboro, NC
Hon. Edward J. Coleman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ga.); Savannah
Daniel E. Melchi
Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC; Alpharetta, Ga.
New & Young Lawyer Track
Business Development: How to Win Friends and Influence People
This panel will discuss how young professionals can grow their practices, maintain contacts, improve their reputations and bring in business.
Jennifer M. Meyerowitz, Moderator
GCG, LLC; Lake Success, N.Y.
Michael M. Beal
Beal, LLC; Columbia, S.C.
Nicholas K. Campbell
Meru, LLC; Atlanta
Salene Rae Mazur Kraemer
Bowles Rice LLP; Pittsburgh
Christopher A. Ward
Polsinelli; Wilmington, Del.
12:45 - 2:30 PM
IWIRC Luncheon at the Grand Ocean Terrace
Hosted by the Carolinas and Georgia IWIRC Networks
To Register please click here.
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Optional Wellness Event: Golf Tournament
Golf Holes sponsored by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Carl Marks Advisors, Heard Ary LLC and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Beverage Cart sponsored by Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Private Daufuskie Island History Tour
Sponsored by Elliott Greenleaf
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Optional Wellness Event: Guided Bike Cruise
Sponsored by Sharecare, Inc.
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Sparkling Wine Afternoon Social
Sponsored by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
5:30-6:30 p.m.
CARE Reception
Sponsored by Pamela Simmons-Beasley and Daniel Stone
Saturday, July 29
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Sponsored by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
ABI Talks: Ethics and Bankruptcy Ideas Worth Spreading
Join us for another round of the infamous “ABI Talks,” with speakers focusing on topics only a bankruptcy guru could love, such as whether courts delegate too much authority to trustees, spoliation of evidence and ESI issues, ethical obligations between debtor’s counsel and creditors and trustees to their clients, and more!
Edward T. Gavin, Moderator
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Matthew R. Brooks
Troutman Sanders LLP; Atlanta
Robert F. Elgidely
Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A.; Ft. Lauderdale
Robert C. Furr
Furr & Cohen, P.A.; Boca Raton, Fla.
Craig M. Geno
Craig M. Geno, PLLC; Ridgeland, Miss.
Prof. Angela K. Littwin
University of Texas School of Law; Austin
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Beach Day
Enjoy a reserved beach area for Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop attendees, with chairs, towels, umbrellas and some beach games courtesy of Troutman Sanders LLP.
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:15-10:45 a.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (3)
Business Track
Unitranche Credit Facilities, Agreements Among Lenders, and Related Bankruptcy Considerations
Will Your Shipment Come In? How Bankruptcy Affects Transportation Issues on Water and Land
New & Young Lawyer Track
Don’t Just Go Through the Motions: Effective Motions Practice in Bankruptcy Court and Trial Advocacy Tips
Concurrent Session
Consumer Track
National Form Plan and New Rules
This panel will survey how districts around the region are addressing the implementation of the National Form Plan and/or the adoption of an Opt-Out Plan, and will discuss procedures for approving the opt-out plan, new rules, potential challenges and software issues.
Melissa J. Davey, Moderator
Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Atlanta
Beverly M. Burden
Chapter 13 Trustee (E.D. Ky.); Lexington
M. Regina Thomas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Melissa A. Youngman
Melissa A. Youngman, P.A.; Longwood, Fla.
10:45-11:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (3)
Business Track
What’s Next in Health Care? Challenges for Providers and Opportunities for Restructuring Professionals in an Ever-Changing Landscape
GM/Successor Liability Sale Issues: What Now?
The Retail Business Is Booming (in Bankruptcy)
Concurrent Session
Consumer Track
Back-to-Back Bankruptcies
This panel will discuss issues inherent when a client files multiple bankruptcies, including dismissal, discharge, automatic stay, lien-stripping, chapter 20, married debtors, co-debtors and more.
Hon. John E. Waites, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. S.C.); Columbia
Alex J. Dolhancyk
The Dolhancyk Law Firm, P.C.; Jonesboro, Ga.
Cynthia J. Lowery
Moore & Van Allen PLLC; Charleston, S.C.
Eric W. Roach
Office of Nancy J. Whaley, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee; Atlanta
1:30 p.m.
Optional Wellness Event: Tennis Tournament
2:30 p.m.
Optional Wellness Event: Beach Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored by Craig M. Geno, PLLC and K&L Gates LLP
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Optional Event: Ice Cream Afternoon Social
Sponsored by Moore Taylor Law Firm
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Optional Wellness Event: Stand Up Paddleboarding
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Speaker/Sponsor Cocktails (by invitation only)
Sponsored by McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Beach Bash!
Bar sponsored by BakerHostetler and Nexsen Pruet
Shoe Valet and Flip Flops sponsored by GGG Partners, LLC
Party sponsored by Deloitte CRG
Entertainment sponsored by McNair Law Firm and Reynolds, Reynolds and Little, LLC
Join us on the beach for food, fun and dancing!
Sunday, July 30
6:15 a.m.
Optional Wellness Event: Sunrise Beachside Yoga
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Hotcakes & Hot Topics: Breakfast with the Judges
Enjoy a breakfast discussion with the judges of the Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop.
Hon. John E. Waites - Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. S.C.); Columbia
Hon. Edward J. Coleman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ga.); Savannah
Hon. Mary Grace Diehl
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Richmond
Hon. Clifton R. Jessup, Jr.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Alabama); Decatur
Hon. Benjamin A. Kahn
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D.N.C.); Greensboro
Hon. J. Craig Whitley
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D.N.C.); Charlotte
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Thompson Hine LLP
9:15-10:45 a.m.
“Shark Tank”!
Do some provisions of the Bankruptcy Code seem so out of date and maddening that you want to call your congressional representatives? Our panel of “sharks” will evaluate pitches for legislation to remedy nagging issues in the Code, including implementing restrictions on the appointment of creditors’ committees in chapter 11 cases, tax exemptions for asset sales under § 363, increasing statutory compensation for trustees, the creation of bankruptcy appellate panels in every circuit, and the elimination of debt limits for chapter 13. Come see whether any ideas make the cut!
The “Sharks”:
Eric W. Anderson
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP; Atlanta
Hon. Mary Grace Diehl
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Nancy J. Whaley
Standing Chapter 12 and 13 Trustee; Atlanta
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Presenters:
Neil C. Gordon
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP; Atlanta
Isley M. Gostin
WilmerHale; Washington, D.C.
James R. Irving
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP; Louisville, Ky.
Charles N. Kelley, Jr.
Kelley & Clements, LLP; Gainesville, Ga.
Jay M. Sakalo
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, LLP; Miami
10:45 a.m.
Adjourn
To view the full program brochure, click here
Conference Information
Hotel
The newly renovated Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa promises both relaxation and invigoration for your family here amidst the beauty of nature. Fronting 12 miles of pristine Hilton Head beach, this resort offers a multitude of activities both on property and off. Enjoy world-class golfing and tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, spa service, and golf and tennis. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $309 single/double per night for Resort View rooms. A limited number of Premium Ocean View rooms and Carolina King Suites are also available to conference attendees at a rate of $389 per night (Premium Ocean View) and $449 per night (Carolina King Suite). Make your reservations by June 26, 2017, to obtain these special rates. You will receive a special room reservation link after you have registered with ABI. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the June 26 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. The hotel will sell out, so please make your reservations accordingly.
Spa Discount: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is graciously offering Workshop attendees a 10% discount off spa treatments. Since the spa sells out on a daily basis, please contact the spa in advance at (843) 681-1019 to receive the 10% group discount by letting a spa concierge know you that are with the American Bankruptcy Institute 2017 Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop.
Continuing Education Credit
12 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 14 hours of general 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 in the amount of 12 hours, of which 1.5 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 14 credit hours, of which 1.5 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism 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].
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by July 6, 2017. No refunds will be granted after July 6, but substitutions will be allowed. After July 6, 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.
Attorney Specialist Certification
The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights exams at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa on Thursday, July 27, 2017, 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.
American Board of Certification Exams
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Call (319) 365-2222 or e-mail [email protected]
___Consumer Bankruptcy Exam
___Business Bankruptcy Exam
___Creditors’ Rights Exam ($125 exam fee)
Make check payable to: American Board of Certification and return with this clipping to: American Board of Certification, The American Building, 4403 1st Avenue SE, Suite 113, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
___ Credit Card (Charge to acct. no. provided for conference)
A short form application and fee ($495) are also required prior to the exam. Please go to www.abcworld.org if you have not submitted the application.
Rates
Registration Rates | Early (postmarked by 5/5/17) |
Regular (5/6/17-6/30/17) |
Late (after 6/30/17) |
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ABI Member
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$625
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$675
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$725
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ABI Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. Member
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$425
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$475
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$525
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New ABI Member*
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$920
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$970
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$1,020
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New Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member**
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$520
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$570
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$620
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* There will be a $50 fee added to all on-site registrations.
** 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.
Exhibitor Rates
ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***
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$1,600
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration****
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$1,925
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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, full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership.
Optional Events Rates
Opening Reception
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
$0
$50
$25
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S’Mores and Stars Evening Social
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
$0
$15
$10
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Sunrise Beachside Yoga
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$30
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Golf Tournament
Handicap ________
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$195
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Private Daufuskie Island History Tour
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$185
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Guided Bike Cruise
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$65
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Tour de ABI Bicycle Outing
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$85
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Sparkling Wine Afternoon Social
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$45
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Tennis Tournament
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$60
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Beach Volleyball Tournament
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$15
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Ice Cream Afternoon Social Guest
Child (12 and under)
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$0 $10 $10 |
Beach Bash Guest
Child (12 and under)
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$50 $65 $35 |
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.
Premium Sponsors
Accord Financial, Inc.
Adams and Reese LLP
Akerman LLP
Alvarez & Marsal
BakerHostetler
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Burr & Forman LLP
CR3 Partners LLC
Donlin, Recano & Co., Inc. an AST Company
Elliott Greenleaf
Equity Partners HG
Furr & Cohen, PA
Gavin/Solmonese LLC
Genovese Joblove & Battista, PA
GGG Partners, LLC
GGG Partners, LLC
GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Guggenheim Securities, LLC
King & Spalding
McGuireWoods LLP
McNair Law Firm
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Nexsen Pruet
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC
Signature Bank
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.
Troutman Sanders LLP
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
Patron Sponsors
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A.
Deloitte CRG
FTI Consulting, Inc.
Jones Walker LLP
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, PA
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Sherwood Partners, Inc./agencyIP
Sharecare, Inc.
Supporting Sponsors
Alston & Bird LLP
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP
Carl Marks Advisors
Craig M. Geno, PLLC
GCG, LLC
Heard, Ary & Dauro, LLC
K&L Gates LLP
KapilaMukamal, LLP
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A.
McCarthy Law Firm
Moore Taylor Law Firm
Morris James LLP
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Thompson Hine
Special Thanks
We extend our special thanks to Alvarez & Marsal for the educational materials on USB drives , Bloomberg Brief for the media partnership, Donlin, Recano & Co., Inc. for sponsoring the conference app, Equity Partners HG LLC for printed pocket agendas, Gavin/Solmonese LLC for the daily e-newsletter, KapilaMukamal, LLP for the cell phone charging station, King & Spalding for the conference lanyards, Sharecare, Inc. for the wellness initiative partnership, Sherwood Partners, LLC/agencyIP for sponsoring the exhibit hall, Signature Bank for the conference wi-fi and Wilmington Trust for the tote bags.
Optional Events
S’mores and Stars Evening Social
Thursday, July 27, 8:30-10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton, LLP
It’s s’mores under the stars! Join us for s’more networking as we roast marshmallows and enjoy the glow of fire pits and one of summer’s great pastimes. The event is FREE for attendees, $15 for guests and $10 for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is required; please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Beach Days
Friday, July 28, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Burr & Forman LLP
Saturday, July 29, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Troutman Sanders LLP
FREE! Enjoy a reserved beach area just for Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop attendees, complete with chairs, towels, umbrellas and beach games.
Golf Tournament
Friday, July 28, 1:00 p.m.
Golf Holes sponsored by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Carl Marks Advisors, Heard Ary LLC and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Beverage Cart sponsored by Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
The annual golf tournament will be held at The Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, just minutes away from the resort. Designed by PGA tour veterans Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, the course presents players with the ultimate in pure golfing pleasure. The $195 fee includes green fee and cart, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play, and indicate your handicap.
Private Daufuskie Island History Tour
Friday, July 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Elliott Greenleaf
Tucked between Hilton Head and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, this gem of an island is a trip back in time. Enjoy a boat cruise down Broad Creek and through backwater marshes, followed by guided golf cart tours on the island. The cost for this event is $185 per person, which includes boat cruise, golf carts and historian-guided tour. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.
Guided Bike Cruise
Friday, July 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Sharecare, Inc.
Hilton Head Island is a bicyclist’s paradise. This interpretive tour will take a loop route that will mix paved bike paths, back roads and beach cruising all at an easy pace on flat elevation. The cost for this event is $65 per person, which includes cruising bike, helmet, bottled water and guide. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior
Sparkling Wine Afternoon Social
Friday, July 28, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Cheers! Start happy hour early with bubbling conversation and sparkling wines as we sample a unique variety of proseccos, rosés and cavas. The cost for this event is $45 per person, which includes sparkling wine tastings, light snacks and gratuities. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Conversation with Dr. Prabodh Kapila, Rheumatologist
Saturday, July 29, 7:00-7:30 a.m.
Tennis Tournament
Saturday, July 29, 1:30 p.m.
The clay courts of The Port Royal Racquet Club will be the site of our round-robin tournament. The $60-per-person fee includes tournament fees, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Craig M. Geno, PLLC
Grab your team and meet on the sand for a fun afternoon of volleyball! The $15-per-person fee includes tournament fees and water. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Ice Cream Afternoon Social
Saturday, July 29, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Moore Taylor Law Firm
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Make your own sundae, and enjoy the sweet side of summer at this family-friendly social. This event is FREE for attendees and $10 for guests of all ages.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Saturday, July 29, 3:00- 4:30 PM
Enjoy the fun, fitness and beauty of the fastest growing watersport in the world! The $115-per-person fee includes paddleboard instructor, board, paddle and life preserver.
Westin Family Kids Club
Join us at the Westin Family Kids Club, the young traveler’s destination for exploration, for inspired activities that help kids ages 4-12 connect with their environment and learn about the area. The Westin Family Kids Club is located off the main deck from the lobby adjacent to Oceans Restaurant. The full-day program is from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and includes lunch. The program fee is $70 (+ tax) for the first child and $50 (+ tax) for each additional child. The half-day program is for either morning or afternoon; the program fee is $40 (+ tax) for the first child and $30 (+ tax) for each additional child. 24-hour advance reservations are requested. Cancellations must be received within four hours of the program start time, or full charges will be applied to the guest account.
Sunrise Beachside Yoga
Sunday, July 30, 6:15 a.m.
Invigorate your morning with organic beachside yoga. This lighthearted vinyasa practice is sure to get your day started the right way. The cost is $30 per person and includes instruction and yoga props as necessary. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.
Motion to Decompress
Get outside, get active, and connect with the elements and your peers through our new wellness initiatives. Get inspired by various activities and options to improve your overall well-being.
Golf Tournament
Friday, July 28, 1:00 p.m.
Golf Holes sponsored by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Carl Marks Advisors, Heard Ary LLC and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Beverage Cart sponsored by Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
The annual golf tournament will be held at The Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, just minutes away from the resort. Designed by PGA tour veterans Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, the course presents players with the ultimate in pure golfing pleasure. The $195 fee includes green fee and cart, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play, and indicate your handicap.
Guided Bike Cruise
Friday, July 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Sharecare, Inc.
Hilton Head Island is a bicyclist’s paradise. This interpretive tour will take a loop route that will mix paved bike paths, back roads and beach cruising all at an easy pace on flat elevation. The cost for this event is $65 per person, which includes cruising bike, helmet, bottled water and guide. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior
Tennis Tournament
Saturday, July 29, 1:30 p.m.
The clay courts of The Port Royal Racquet Club will be the site of our round-robin tournament. The $60-per-person fee includes tournament fees, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Craig M. Geno, PLLC
Grab your team and meet on the sand for a fun afternoon of volleyball! The $15-per-person fee includes tournament fees and water. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Saturday, July 29, 3:00- 4:30 PM
Enjoy the fun, fitness and beauty of the fastest growing watersport in the world! The $115-per-person fee includes paddleboard instructor, board, paddle and life preserver.
Sunrise Beachside Yoga
Sunday, July 30, 6:15 a.m.
Invigorate your morning with organic beachside yoga. This lighthearted vinyasa practice is sure to get your day started the right way. The cost is $30 per person and includes instruction and yoga props as necessary. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.
Workshop Chairs
Hon. John E. Waites, Judicial Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. S.C.); Columbia
Nancy J. Whaley, Co-Chair
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
W. Austin Jowers, Co-Chair
King & Spalding; Atlanta
2017 Advisory Board |
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Eric W. Anderson Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP; Atlanta Jody A. Bedenbaugh Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP; Columbia, S.C. Edward C. Boltz Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C. David K. Bowsher Adams and Reese LLP; Birmingham, Ala. Christine E. Brimm Barton Brimm, PA Jeffery W. Cavender Troutman Sanders LLP; Atlanta Robert A. Cox, Jr. Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Charlotte, N.C. Melissa J. Davey Stites & Harbison, PLLC; Atlanta Jane H. Downey Moore Taylor Law Firm; West Columbia, SC Ashley A. Edwards Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP; Charlotte, N.C. Curt S. Friedberg GGG Partners, LLC; Atlanta Robert C. Furr Furr & Cohen, P.A.; Boca Raton, Fla. Craig M. Geno Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC; Ridgeland, Miss. Elizabeth A. Green BakerHostetler; Orlando, Fla. James Hadfield Guggenheim Securities, LLC; Atlanta Kevin D. Heard Heard Ary, LLC; Huntsville, Ala John B. Hutton III Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Miami James R. Irving Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP; Louisville, Ky. Kristina M. Johnson Jones Walker LLP; Jackson, Miss. Joe A. Joseph Burr & Forman LLP; Nashville, Tenn. Soneet R. Kapila KapilaMukamal, LLP; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pamela P. Keenan Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & Griffin, P.A.; Raleigh, N.C. |
Jennifer B. Kimble Prime Clerk; New York Stephanie C. Lieb Trenam Law; Tampa, Fla. Justin Little Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC, Tuscaloosa, AL John H. Maddock, III McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond, Va. John Makuch Alvarez & Marsal; Atlanta Jennifer McLain McLemore Christian & Barton, LLP; Richmond, Va. Jennifer M. Meyerowitz GCG, LLC; Lake Success, N.Y. Lance T. Miller Deloitte CRG; Atlanta Christine L. Myatt Nexsen Pruet; Greensboro, N.C. Edward J. Peterson, III Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Prosser, P.A.; Tampa, Fla. Ashley S. Rusher Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A.; Winston-Salem, N.C. Lisa M. Schiller McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Michael L. Schuster Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A.; Miami J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr. Burr & Forman LLP; Jacksonville, Fla. Charles W. Throckmorton Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, P.A.; Miami Michael H. Weaver McNair Law Firm, P.A.; Columbia, S.C. David A. Wender Alston & Bird LLP; Atlanta Margaret R. Westbrook K&L Gates LLP; Raleigh, N.C. David B. Wheeler Moore & Van Allen PLLC; Charleston, S.C. Rory D. Whelehan Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP; Greenville, S.C. Melissa A. Youngman Melissa A. Youngman, P.A.; Orlando |