Monday, October 8
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Registration
Sponsored by The Law Office of William J. Factor, Ltd.
8:20-8:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
8:30-9:45 a.m.
Everybody Wants to Get Paid: The Complete Guide to Compensation Issues
This panel will discuss chapter 13 issues including CARA considerations, expenses in light of National Rule changes, and fee-jumping, as well as chapter 7 issues including pre- vs. post-petition payment, no-money-down cases and limited representation.
Amy Aronson
Aronson & Walsh, PC; Vernon Hills, IL
A. Stewart Chapman
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee; Chicago
Hon. Carol A. Doyle
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Ariane Holtschlag
The Law Office of William J. Factor, Ltd..; Chicago
9:45-10:45 a.m.
They Don’t Call Us Counselors for Nothing
This panel will be a discussion of life-coaching issues implicated by bankruptcy practice, as well as the life dilemmas that attorneys sometimes face.
Kimberly J. Robinson, Moderator
Oak Park, Ill.
Hon. Beth E. Hanan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee
Maria Minor
Independent Coach & Trainer; Chicago
Dr. Marie B. Tobin
The University of Chicago; Chicago
10:45-11:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions (3)
It Was So Much Fun; Let’s Do It Again: Cars, Parking and Municipal Violations, Take Two
This very lively debate will examine the case law that has developed in the last year — and where things may go next.
Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.), Moderator
Oak Park, Ill.
Nathan E. Delman
The Semrad Law Firm, LLC; Gurnee, Ill.
Craig Goldblatt
WilmerHale; Washington, D.C.
So, Now What Do We Do? Chapter 13 Hot Topics
This session will take a look at the National Plan one year later: what was intended vs. what is actually happening, differences in the plans across the districts, PLUS issues regarding notice of final cure/response process, proof-of-claim challenges, implications of failing to make plan payments/discharge issues, and payments “under the plan.”
Hon. Mary P. Gorman, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Ill.); Springfield
Heather Giannino
Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC; Decatur, Ill.
John Hauber
Chapter 13 Standing Trustee; Indianapolis, Ind.
J. David Krekeler
Krekeler Strother, S.C.; Madison, Wis.
Don’t Be a Dinosaur
This session will provide an overview of the technology every lawyer must know about, use and be responsible for. Included will be a discussion of a lawyer’s duty to be technologically savvy in regards to running a business, responding to clients and using it to promote the business, along with issues regarding the storage of information, electronic discovery, e-mail responsibilities and ethics, and the use of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Karim Guirguis, CIO
American Bankruptcy Institute; Alexandria, Va.
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Grab-n-Go Lunch
Sponsored by The Semrad Law Firm, LLC
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Luncheon Session
Sponsored by The Semrad Law Firm, LLC
What do you mean my credit is ruined? Credit Scores and Reports
This session will cover the gamut of credit scores and reports: how they are calculated, what goes into improving or hurting a credit score, and what clients can do to fix a credit score — and counseling clients on the same.
Hon. Janet S. Baer
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
Harley Means
Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP; Indianapolis
Laura Migalski
Trans Union; Park Ridge, Ill.
Paul G. Swanson
Steinhilber Swanson LLP; Oshkosh, Wis.
Gene Volchek
Trans Union; Glenview, Ill.
1:45-2:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (3)
It Was So Much Fun; Let’s Do It Again: Cars, Parking and Municipal Violations, Take Two
So, Now What Do We Do? Chapter 13 Hot Topics
Don’t Be a Dinosaur
3:15-4:30 p.m.
“I’ll Take the Constitution for $500”: “Case Law Jeopardy,” the 2018 Version
Ronald R. Peterson, Moderator
Jenner & Block; Chicago
Deborah J. Caruso
Rubin & Levin, PC; Indianapolis, Ind.
Timothy F. Nixon
Godfrey & Kahn SC; Green Bay, Wis.
Jeana Reinbold
Jeana Reinbold Law; Springfield, Ill.
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn
2018 Conference Rates
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Regular (after 9/14/18) |
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ABI Member
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$250
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$295
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Join and Save*
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$400
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$445
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Exhibitor Rates
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ABI Member Exhibitor**
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$1,000
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New ABI Member Exhibitor***
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$1,295
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* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $325 value! Expired members should select the member rate and add in the membership renewal fee. You must be an ABI or CBA member to attend the conference.
** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.
*** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership (a $325 value).
Judicial Chair
Hon. Janet S. Baer
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago
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Planning Committee |
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Nathan E. Delman, Co-Chair The Semrad Law Firm, LLC; Chicago Heather Giannino, Co-Chair Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC; Decatur, Ill. Michael C. Burr Robert J. Adams & Associates; Chicago Hon. James M. Carr U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ind.); Indianapolis Hon. Donald R. Cassling U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago A. Stewart Chapman Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee; Chicago Nathan E. Curtis Geraci Law L.L.C.; Chicago Hon. Catherine J. Furay U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Wis.); Eau Claire Hon. Mary P. Gorman U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Ill.); Springfield Hon. Beth E. Hanan U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee Ariane R. Holtschlag FactorLaw; Chicago |
David P. Leibowitz Lakelaw; Waukegan, Ill. Hon. Thomas M. Lynch U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago Berton J. Maley Codilis & Associates, P.C.; Burr Ridge, Ill. Debra L. Miller Standing Chapter 13 Trustee; South Bend, Ind. Ronald R. Peterson Jenner & Block; Chicago Brian L. Shaw Fox Rothschild LLP; Chicago M. Gretchen Silver Office of the U.S. Trustee; Chicago Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.) Oak Park, Ill. Barbara L. Yong Golan Christie Taglia LLP; Chicago Mark S. Zuckerberg Law Office of Mark S. Zuckerberg; Indianapolis |
Conference Information
Location
The conference will be held at the Jenner & Block Conference Center, located at 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654.
Continuing Education Credit
6.75 hours of CLE credit, including 1.25 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 8 hours of CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit approval regulations and may not be approved prior to the program. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 8 credit hours, of which 1.5 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 6.75 hours, of which 1.25 hours will apply to ethics. 8 hours of CPE credit, including 1.5 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 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.
Financial Hardship
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; all applications for financial assistance must be submitted by September 17, 2018. 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 September 17, 2018. No refunds will be granted after September 17, but substitutions will be allowed. After September 17, 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.
Sponsors
Exhibitors
For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact Allyson Donohue at [email protected].