Tuesday, August 22
Optional Event
A Night at the Ballpark
Sponsored by Conway MacKenzie, Inc.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
Gates Open: 5:40 p.m.
Opening Pitch: 7:10 p.m.
Enjoy the game from the Great American Ballpark’s private Triple Play Suites, located on the ballpark’s third level down the left field line. Mingle comfortably indoors while enjoying access to an outdoor viewing deck with padded ballpark seating for prime views of the baseball action and the Ohio river. Tickets are $50 per person and include a Ballpark Buffet, unlimited soft drinks and two beers per person. Limited seating is available; please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Wednesday, August 23
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk and Exhibits Open
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:20-8:30a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Case Law and Rules Update: Part I
This session will highlight particularly interesting case law developments to date in 2017 and their impact on bankruptcy law and practice.
William J. Rochelle, III
American Bankruptcy Institute; New York
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Making It Rain Without Getting Muddy: Developing Business the Ethical Way
This expert panel will discuss different approaches to business development, including lawyer advertising, law firm websites, social media, beauty contests and wining and dining, and factors that may influence the effectiveness of various approaches. Examples will be used to illustrate business-development methods and explain how the Model Rules of Professional Conduct apply to the methods being discussed.
Raymond J. Pikna, Jr., Moderator
Wood & Lamping LLP; Cincinnati
Edward T. Gavin
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Jeffrey N. Pomerantz
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles
John M. Simms
Atkinson, Simms & Kermode PLLC; Lexington, Ky.
10:30 -11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
sponsored by Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Restructuring Rules of the Road: Making the Right Decision as a Restructuring Professional
While financial and economic issues generally dictate whether a restructuring is likely to be successful, the success of a restructuring often will be meaningfully impacted, either positively or negatively, by more intangible factors that are at play. This presentation will examine the ways in which restructuring professionals, rather than the company’s balance sheet and industry outlook, may materially affect the restructuring landscape, including how such professionals approach financial and operational distress, prepare the restructuring game plan, communicate with the client and its stakeholders, and generally manage the restructuring process. Restructuring professionals’ adherence to applicable ethical obligations and professionalism best practices are critical to this process. Learn the essential “dos” and “don’ts” and other “rules of the road” for professionals in restructurings.
Stephen D. Lerner
Squire Patton Boggs; Cincinnati
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Presentations
ABI Consumer Commission Forum
Join Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.), ABI President and member of the ABI Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy, for a discussion of the Commission’s recommendations for improving the consumer bankruptcy system within the existing structure. Attendees will have the opportunity to offer ideas and feedback on key issues, in advance of the Commission’s December 2018 release of its recommendations. To learn more about the ABI Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy, visit consumercommission.abi.org.
Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.)
Oak Park, Ill.
Luncheon Keynote: Reflections from the Bench & Practice
Join Judge Walter as he reflects on his more than 14 years on the bankruptcy bench. He’ll share his thoughts on building a successful practice, the importance of professionalism and ethical conduct, the duty of attorneys as officers of the court (and threats to that authority), and much more.
Hon. Lawrence S. Walter
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Dayton
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Consumer Session
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Foreclosures (but Were Too Busy to Ask)
This panel will present a detailed look at filing foreclosures, state law defenses and post-judgment foreclosure matters, and when to file bankruptcy in the process.
Pamela N. Maggied, Moderator
Pamela N. Maggied Co., L.P.A.; Columbus, Ohio
Brian D. Flick
The Dann Law Firm; Cincinnati
Wayne P. Novick
Wayne Novick and Associates; Dayton, Ohio
William L. Purtell
Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss; Cincinnati
Commercial Session
How Will Jevic Change Chapter 11 Practice?
This panel features leading professionals in the chapter 11 practice area who were directly involved in the Jevic chapter 11 case, as well as a distinguished retired bankruptcy judge. This session will cover the underlying Jevic chapter 11 case, the Supreme Court’s opinion in Jevic and its impact on chapter 11 practice, and strategic alternatives in light of the decision.
Donald J. Rafferty, Moderator
Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC; Cincinnati
Daniel F. Dooley
MorrisAnderson; Chicago
Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.)
Joseph Hage Aaronson LLC; New York
Jeffrey N. Pomerantz
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles
Rene S. Roupinian
Outten & Golden LLP; New York
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Consumer Session
Interaction Between State and Bankruptcy Courts
This session will feature a discussion regarding the various bear traps and pitfalls of dealing with nonbankruptcy-related claims in the bankruptcy context. Issues will include how to avoid the bankruptcy court from dismissing your claim, the reasons that you would be estopped from challenging a claim, and when you should ask for relief to return to state court.
Michael B. Baker, Moderator
The Baker Firm PLLC; Fort Mitchell, Ky.
Stuart P. Brown
Stuart P. Brown, Attorney at Law; Covington, Ky.
Michael A. Galasso
Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker; Cincinnati
Hon. Gregory R. Schaaf
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Ky.); Lexington
Commercial Session
Enjoining the Future: Unknown Claims and the Limits of Due Process
This panel will examine the strategies for dealing with unknown claims in chapter 11, the limits that due process places on those strategies, and the impact that the Second Circuit’s recent decision in In re Motors Liquidation may have on those strategies going forward.
Robert G. Sanker, Moderator
Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL; Cincinnati
Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.)
Joseph Hage Aaronson LLC; New York
Natalie D. Ramsey
Montgomery McCracken Walker Rhoads LLP; Delaware, Pa.
3:30-3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Consumer Session
Complex Tax Issues
This session will present an in-depth analysis of the interplay among tax law, liquidation and bankruptcy. The panelists will examine some of the tax traps that exist for an individual when business obligations remain unpaid in a closure or bankruptcy, as well as how to use an insolvency defense to defeat phantom K-1 and 1099 income.
Eric W. Goering, Moderator
Goering & Goering, LLC; Cincinnati
Bethany J. Hamilton
Office of the U.S. Attorney; Columbus, Ohio
Terry Serena
Serena Law LLC; Cincinnati
Commercial Session
How to Heal a Hospital
In this session, the panelists will discuss the unique operational issues that arise when guiding a hospital or health care agency through the bankruptcy or restructuring process, including calculation and collection of account receivables through Medicare and private insurance, proper maintenance of patient records, and the sale and transfer of operational licenses and patient lists. We will also discuss the impact of the Affordable Care Act on health care operations, and what might be expected in future restructurings in today’s political climate.
Ellen Arvin Kennedy, Moderator
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington, Ky.
Adam M. Back
Stoll Keenon & Ogden PLLC; Lexington, Ky.
Shawn M. Riley
McDonald Hopkins LLC; Cleveland
Lori Ritchey-Baldwin
St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Fort Mitchell, Ky.
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
sponsored by Squire Patton Boggs
Thursday, August 24
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk and Exhibits Open
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by New Growth Advisors
8:20-8:30a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Case Law and Rules Update: Part II
William J. Rochelle, III
American Bankruptcy Institute; New York
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Judicial Town Hall
The participating judges will respond to questions submitted from attendees in advance of the event.
J. Michael Debbeler, Moderator
Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP; Cincinnati
Hon. Beth A. Buchanan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Cincinnati
Hon. C. Kathryn Preston
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Columbus
Hon. Jessica Price Smith
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ohio); Cleveland
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
sponsored by Allen Kuehnle Stovall & Neuman LLP
11:00-12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Consumer Session
FDCPA/FCRA Class Actions: Strategies and Pitfalls
This session will provide an in-depth look at recognizing these types of claims and determining when and how to file the actions.
Lori A. Schlarman, Moderator
Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC; Hebron, Ky.
Christian A. Jenkins
Minnillo & Jenkins Co., LPA; Cincinnati
Hon. C. Kathryn Preston
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Columbus
Matthew T. Sanning
Sanning & Sanning, PSC; Falmouth, Ky.
Robert R. Sparks
Strauss Troy Co., LPA; Cincinnati
Commercial Session
Officer and Director Issues in Bankruptcy Cases
In recent years, fiduciary duties have dominated the landscape of bankruptcy cases. Often, claims against officers and directors are the only source of recovery for unsecured creditors. This panel will examine recent trends and case law impacting officers and directors in bankruptcy cases. The panel will also discuss best practices for counsel representing debtor officers and directors.
Ronald E. Gold, Moderator
Frost Brown Todd LLC; Cincinnati
Dan A. Bailey
Bailey Cavalieri LLC; Columbus, Ohio
Paige L. Ellerman
Frost Brown Todd LLC; Cincinnati
Hon. Guy R. Humphrey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Dayton
W. Timothy Miller
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Presentation
With President Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, dramatic shifts may be coming to the insolvency industry. In this presentation, we will examine the potential impact of executive orders, legislative action, and other policy developments – including tax reform – that could affect insolvency practitioners.
Matthew D. Cutts
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Economics 101
Join this nationally renowned speaker for an overview of our national economic outlook, along with some possible risk factors that could impact the forecast, and household balance sheets in particular.
Dan White
Moody’s Analytics; West Chester, Pa.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Great Debates
Timothy J. Hurley, Moderator
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati
Resolved: Passively holding an asset of the estate in the face of a demand for turn-over violates the stay. (I swear, Your Honor, I didn’t do anything!)
Casey M. Cantrell Swartz
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati
Robert A. Goering
Goering & Goering, LLC; Cincinnati
Resolved: Gift plans violate the Bankruptcy Code and are outlawed by Jevic. (Is it really a birthday without the gifts?)
William J. Rochelle, III
American Bankruptcy Institute; New York
Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.)
Joseph Hage Aaronson LLC; New York
Resolved: A trustee should be permitted to avoid transfers occurring many years prior to the petition date by stepping into the shoes of “special” creditors such as the IRS or the FDIC pursuant to § 544(b). (I’m Baaaack!!!)
Robert G. Sanker
Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL; Cincinnati
Henry E. Menninger, Jr.
Wood & Lamping LLP; Cincinnati
3:30 p.m.
Adjourn
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Conference Information
Hotel
A block of rooms at the Westin Cincinnati is being held on a first-come, first-served basis. The special room rate is $179 per night; reservations must be made by July 25, 2017, to secure the special rate. Reservations may be made online (www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/MRBS2017) or by calling the Westin reservations center at 800-Westin1 and asking to be placed in the specially rated ABI/MRBS block. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the block is filled. [Overlooking historic Fountain Square, the Westin Cincinnati boasts an outstanding location in the heart of Cincinnati's bustling central business district and downtown's vast array of restaurants, shops, theaters and sporting events.]
Transportation
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is located approximately 12 miles/20 minutes from the Westin Cincinnati.
Conference Attire
Business casual attire is requested, though not required.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by August 2, 2017. No refunds will be granted after August 2, but substitutions will be allowed. After August 2, 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.
Continuing Education*
Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar: Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar: Approval for approximately 13.5 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hours of ethics, is pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, which include Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and 15.5 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hour of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state. NY MCLE: This traditional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 15.5 credit hours, of which 1 hour of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 15.5 hours of CPE credit, including 1 hour of ethics, are also available.
Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Consumer Program: Approval for approximately 13.5 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hours of ethics, is pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, which include Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and 15.5 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state. NY MCLE: This traditional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 15.5 credit hours, of which 2 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 15.5 hours of CPE credit, including 2 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, 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 e-mail to [email protected].
Seminar Chairs
Hon. Beth A. Buchanan, Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Cincinnati
Hon. Jeffery P. Hopkins, Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Cincinnati
Stephen D. Lerner, Program Chair
Squire Patton Boggs; Cincinnati
Seminar Advisory Board
Michael B. Baker
The Baker Firm PLLC; Fort Mitchell, Ky.
Michael L. Baker
Ziegler & Schneider P.S.C.; Covington, Ky.
T. Kent Barber
Barber Law PLLC; Lexington, Ky.
Edward J. Boll, III
Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss LPA; Cincinnati
Marchand Boyd
East West Bank; Delaware, Ohio
J. Michael Debbeler
Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP; Cincinnati
Patricia J. Friesinger
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.; Dayton, Ohio
Eric W. Goering
Goering & Goering, LLC; Cincinnati
Ronald E. Gold
Frost Brown Todd LLC; Cincinnati
Timothy J. Hurley
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati
Ellen Arvin Kennedy
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington, Ky.
Monica V. Kindt
Assistant U.S. Trustee; Cincinnati
William B. Logan, Jr.
Luper Neidenthal & Logan; Columbus, Ohio
Pamela N. Maggied
Pamela N. Maggied Co., L.P.A.; Columbus, Ohio
Jeffrey A. Marks
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP; Cincinnati Ohio
John B. Pidcock
Conway MacKenzie, Inc.; Dayton, Ohio
Raymond J. Pikna, Jr.
Wood & Lamping LLP; Cincinnati
Donald J. Rafferty
Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC; Cincinnati
Erin C. Renneker
Harold Jarnicki & Associates; Lebanon, OH
Robert G. Sanker
Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL; Cincinnati
Hon. Gregory R. Schaaf
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Ky.); Lexington, Ky.
Lori A. Schlarman
Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC; Covington, Ky.
Hon. Jessica E. Price Smith
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ohio); Cleveland
Casey M. Cantrell Swartz
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati
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2017 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar Sponsors |
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Headline Sponsors Conway MacKenzie Squire Patton Boggs
Platinum Sponsors Frost Brown Todd LLC Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Silver Sponsors New Growth Advisors
Bronze Sponsors Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing Allen Kuehnle Stovall & Neuman LLP Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC Coolidge Wall Co., PA Dinsmore & Shohl LLP East West Bank Goering & Goering, LLC Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP Keating Muething & Klekamp LLP Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss Luper Neidenthal & Logan Stoll Keenon Ogden Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Wood & Lamping LLP Ziegler & Schneider P.S.C. |
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Special Thanks
We extend our special thanks to Donlin Recano & Company, Inc., an AST Company for sponsoring the conference app, Gavin/Solmonese LLC for the daily e-newsletter, Grant Thornton for the conference lanyards and Wilmington Trust for the tote bags.
2017 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar Registration Rates
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| ABI Member | $425 | $495 | |
| New ABI Member* | $520 | $590 | |
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| ABI Member | $295 | $345 | |
| New ABI Member* | $390 | $440 | |
* Includes a one-year membership for first-time members only — a $325 value! Expired members will be prompted online to renew or will be invoiced. for their membership renewal. You must be an ABI member to attend the conference.
Consumer Practitioners: To receive the special registration rate, you must register via this link.
Exhibitor Rates
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ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**
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$625
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***
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$720
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Additional Booth Representative
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$95
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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
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
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$50
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Wednesday Networking Reception
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Free
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Wednesday Networking Reception Guest
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$40
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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.