Thursday, October 17
8:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Plenary Session
Ask the Judges
Prof. Bruce Grohsgal, Moderator
Widener University Delaware Law School; Wilmington
Hon. John Dorsey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Kevin Gross
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Karen Owens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Brendan Shannon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Christopher Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Mary Walrath
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:45-12:00 noon
Plenary Session
Preparing for an Appeal: How to Prepare at the Trial Level to Ensure a Successful Bankruptcy Appeal
Appeal granted; decision reversed. This panel will offer practical advice and best practices and strategies related to preserving, presenting and winning bankruptcy appeals. The panelists will also discuss some of the most demanding legal and subject-matter challenges confronting appellants as they seek to reverse unfavorable bankruptcy court rulings.
Mike R. Lastowski, Moderator
Duane Morris LLP; Wilmington
Hon. Richard Andrews
U.S. District Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell
U.S. Court of Appeals (3d Cir.); Philadelphia
Roger G. Schwartz
King & Spalding LLP; New York
Hon. Collins J. Seitz, Jr.
Delaware Supreme Court; Wilmington
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Plenary Session
Secrets of the Bench Revealed
Hon. Kevin J. Carey (ret.)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Hon. Michelle M. Harner
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Baltimore
1:30-1:45 p.m.
Networking Break
1:45-2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Young Lawyers Track: How to Prepare for Oral Argument and How to Seek Out Opportunities for the Same
The panelists will provide a practical checklist for preparing — and delivering — effective oral arguments, and will explore which strategies have worked best for them throughout the years, highlight pitfalls to avoid, and provide valuable reminders to practitioners at all levels of experience. Finally, the panelists will respond to questions and offer strategies to help young lawyers seek (and obtain) oral argument opportunities.
Justin R. Alberto, Moderator
Bayard, P.A.; Wilmington
Kathleen M. LaManna
Shipman & Goodwin LLP; Hartford, Conn.
Oscar N. Pinkas
Dentons; New York
Rachael Ringer
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP; New York
Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Seth Van Aalten
Cooley LLP; New York
Experienced Practitioners Track: Chapter 15
This panel will take an in-depth look at chapter 15, focusing on the Judicial Insolvency Network's cross-border guidelines, as well as guidelines for communication and cooperation between courts in cross-border insolvency matters, and modalities of court-to-court communication.
Craig Martin, Moderator
DLA Piper; Wilmington
Robin Chiu
Goldin Associates, LLC; New York
Lynn P. Harrison, III
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP; New York
Margot MacInnis
Grant Thornton LLP; Grand Cayman
Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Ethics Track: Best Practices for Stress Management and Time Management in Restructuring
Matthew P. Ward, Moderator
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington
Mark Greenberg
Alvarez & Marsal; New York
James Hanley
U.S. Bank; Wilmington
Carol P. Waldhauser
Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program; Wilmington
Hon. Mary F. Walrath
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Robert A. Weber
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Wilmington
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Networking Break
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Young Lawyers Track: Getting Engaged and Getting Paid
This panel will discuss the intricacies of getting retained as a professional in large chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including handling disclosures and conflict issues that might arise. In addition, the panel will delve into the nuances of filing fee applications and avoiding pitfalls under the Jay Alix Protocol and Large Fee Case Guidelines.
Christopher A. Ward, Moderator
Polsinelli PC; Wilmington
Laura Davis Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. John T. Dorsey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Jennifer Marines
Morrison & Foerster LLP; New York
Kathryn McGlynn
AlixPartners LLP; New York
Thomas Patrick Tinker
Office of the U.S. Trustee; Wilmington, Del.
Experienced Practitioners Track: Hot Topics and Trends in Chapter 11 Plans
Regina Stango Kelbon, Moderator
Blank Rome LLP; Wilmington
Jessica Boelter
Sidley Austin LLP; New York
Kelly DiBlasi
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; New York
Hon. Karen B. Owens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Brian Trust
Mayer Brown LLP; New York
Ethics Track: Dealing with Difficult Clients and Counsel
Kurt F. Gwynne, Moderator
Reed Smith LLP; Wilmington
Evan R. Fleck
Milbank LLP; New York
Julia Frost-Davies
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Boston
Hon. Kevin Gross
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
4:00-4:15 p.m.
Networking Break
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Plenary Session
Fireside Chat
Hon. Brendan L. Shannon, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Hon. John T. Dorsey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Hon. Karen B. Owens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
5:15-6:45 p.m.
Networking Reception
Judicial Chair
Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Chairs |
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Joseph M. Barry Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP; Wilmington L. Katherine Good Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP; Wilmington Jeffrey R. Waxman Morris James LLP; Wilmington |
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Conference Information
Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Del., the luxurious Hotel du Pont offers guests comfort and the latest technology set within Wilmington’s financial and legal district. Conveniently located just two hours from New York and Washington, D.C., 60 minutes from Baltimore and 25 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, the historic Hotel du Pont is a well-known retreat in the Mid-Atlantic corridor. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $249 per night. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel by September 25, 2019, to secure the special rate. When calling the hotel, be sure to mention the American Bankruptcy Institute. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the September 25 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. The hotel may sell out, so please make your reservations accordingly.
Continuing Education Credit
6.5 hours of CLE credit, including 2 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 7.8 hours of CLE credit, including 2.4 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit-approval regulations and might not be approved prior to the program. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 6.75 hours, including 2 hours of ethics. NY MCLE: This course or program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 8 credit hours, of which 7 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement and 2 credit hours can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 8 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.
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 September 26, 2019. No refunds will be granted after September 26, but substitutions will be allowed. After September 26, 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.
2019 Delaware Views from the Bench Sponsors
Conference Rates
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Regular (8/24/19-9/27/19) |
Late (After 9/27/19) |
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ABI Member
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$425
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$450
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$495
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DSBA Member
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$425
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$450
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$495
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Join ABI and Save*
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$750
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$775
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$820
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Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI or DSBA Member
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$225
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$250
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$295
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New Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member*
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$320
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$345
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$390
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* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $350 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
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ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**
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$1,000
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***
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$1,350
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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 and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership; you must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable.
Note: All exhibitor rates include the breakfast and all refreshment breaks.
The ABI Endowment Fund will host a reception for the restructuring community to honor the service of retiring bankruptcy judge Kevin J. Carey.
Judge Carey will share his thoughts on a career on the bench and views of the state of today’s bankruptcy practice. A reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres follows.
Location:
OFFICES OF YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP
Rodney Square, 1000 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Date & Time:
October 16, 2019
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
For more information on the reception please click HERE.