Thursday, August 20
10:00 a.m.
Optional Event
Golf Tournament: 9 Holes of Golf at The Links at Terranea
2:30 p.m.
Optional Events
Guided Biking Tour
Guided Coastal Hike
3:00-6:00 p.m.
ABI Registration Desk Open
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Optional Event
Tequila Tasting
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Friday, August 21
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
ABI Registration Desk Open
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
7:50-8:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
8:00-9:30 a.m.
ABI Talks
John W. Lucas, Moderator
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; San Francisco
Jurisdictional Battle: Bankruptcy Courts vs. FERC in Rejection of Power Purchase Agreements
Theodore E. Tsekerides
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; New York
Ninth Circuit as Alternative to SDNY/Delaware
Tobias S. Keller
Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP; San Francisco
Current State and Near Future of Oil and Gas
Scott M. Pinsonnault
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; Indian Hills, Colo.
Analytical Review of Reversal/Affirmance Rates Between BAPs and District Courts in BAP Circuits
Donald L. Gaffney
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.; Phoenix
9:30-9:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
9:45-11:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Complex Confirmation Issues
This panel will focus on impairment, TransWest issues, third-party releases, horizontal gifting related to Noverra and more.
Jeffrey Bjork
Latham & Watkins; Los Angeles
Matt Foster
Sonoran Capital Advisors; Mesa, Ariz.
Jordan A. Kroop
Perkins Coie LLP; Phoenix
Hon. Margaret M. Mann
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Cal.); San Diego
Consumer: Consumer Cases in the Headlines
Louis M. Bubala III
Kaempfer Crowell; Reno, Nev.
Philip J. Giles
Allen Barnes & Jones, PLC; Phoenix
Jeanette E. McPherson
Schwartzer & McPherson Law Firm; Las Vegas
Hon. David T. Thuma
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.M.); Albuquerque
Chapter 11 Cases in the Headlines
Hon. Martin R. Barash
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Woodland Hills
Steven M. Berman
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Craig S. Ganz
Ballard Spahr LLP; Phoenix
Lydia R. Webb
Gray Reed & McGraw LLP; Dallas
11:00-11:15 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
COVID-19: Infecting Employment Issues in Bankruptcy
This panel will discuss the WARN Act, KERPs and KEIPs, vacation/sick time and the § 507(a)(4) cap, varying state laws on severance claims that are driving the locations of filings, and more.
Dawn M. Cica
Carlyon Cica Chtd.; Las Vegas
Hon. Daniel P. Collins
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Ira L. Herman
Blank Rome LLP; New York
J.D. Ivy
Alvarez & Marsal; Dallas
Consumer: Intersection of Divorce and Bankruptcy
Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Cristina Perez Hesano
Perez Law Group, PLLC; Glendale, Ariz.
Shelley D. Krohn
Shelley D. Krohn, Ltd.; Las Vegas
Randy Nussbaum
Sacks Tierney P.A.; Scottsdale, Ariz.
Proactive Planning for Distressed Real Estate Assets
Oren B. Haker
Stoel Rives LLP; Portland, Ore.
Cathy L. Reese
Fennemore Craig, P.C.; Phoenix
Hon. Paul Sala
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Beth Jo Zeitzer
R.O.I. Properties, LLC; Phoenix
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
Luncheon Presentation: Rembrandt van Rijn: Art, Love and Insolvency in the 17th Century
Hon. Scott C. Clarkson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Santa Ana
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Consumer: Nondischargeability, Discharge Injunction Violations and BofA Sanctions
Scott B. Cohen
Engelman Berger, PC; Phoenix
Hon. Christopher M. Klein
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Cal.); Sacramento
Bart K. Larsen
Shea Larsen; Las Vegas
Robert S. Marticello
Smiley | Wang-Ekvall, LLP; Costa Mesa, Calif.
First Look at Small Business Reorganization Act Cases
Hon. Hannah L. Blumenstiel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Cal.); San Francisco
Grant L. Cartwright
May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, P.C.; Phoenix
James E. Cross
Cross Law Firm P.L.C.; Phoenix
Eight COVID-19 Predictions for a Brave New Bankruptcy World: Hits, Misses and the Unforeseen
Sasha M. Gurvitz
KTBS Law LLP; Los Angeles
Hon. Mary Jo Heston
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Wash.); Tacoma
Thomas J. Salerno
Stinson LLP; Phoenix
Howard J. Steinberg
Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Los Angeles
2:45-3:30 p.m.
Margarita Reception
4:00 p.m.
Optional Event
Ocean Kayaking
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Saturday, August 22
7:30-11:00 a.m.
ABI Registration Desk Open
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:20-8:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
8:30-9:45 a.m.
Crossover Ethics Topic: Strategies and Risks of Bankruptcy as a Response to State Court Litigation
Hon. Bruce A. Harwood
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.H.); Concord
Cody J. Jess
Moyes Sellers & Hendricks Ltd.; Phoenix
Hon. Eric D. Madden (ret.)
Reid Collins & Tsai LLP; Dallas
Samuel A. Schwartz
Schwartz Law, PLLC; Las Vegas
9:45-10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Judicial Round-n-Round
Lindsi M. Weber, Moderator
Polsinelli PC; Phoenix
Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Hon. Martin R. Barash
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Woodland Hills
Hon. Hannah L. Blumenstiel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Cal.); San Francisco
Hon. Scott C. Clarkson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Santa Ana
Hon. Daniel P. Collins
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Hon. Bruce A. Harwood
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.H.); Concord
Hon. Mary Jo Heston
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Wash.); Tacoma
Hon. Christopher M. Klein
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Cal.); Sacramento
Hon. Margaret M. Mann
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Cal.); San Diego
Hon. Paul Sala
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Hon. David T. Thuma
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.M.); Albuquerque
11:00 a.m.
Adjourn
Judicial Co-Chairs
Hon. Martin R. Barash
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Woodland Hills
Hon. Daniel P. Collins
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Ariz.); Phoenix
Program Co-Chairs
Patrick A. Clisham
Engelman Berger, PC; Phoenix
Jordan A. Kroop
Perkins Coie LLP; Phoenix
Sponsorship Chair
Louis M. Bubala III
Kaempfer Crowell; Reno, Nev.
Advisory Board |
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Heather LaSalle Alexis McGlinchey Stafford PLLC; New Orleans Thomas H. Allen Allen Barnes & Jones, PLC; Phoenix Steven M. Berman Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa, Fla. Jeffrey Bjork Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles Jason S. Brookner Gray Reed & McGraw LLP; Dallas Grant L. Cartwright May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, P.C.; Phoenix Alissa Brice Castañeda Quarles & Brady LLP; Phoenix Robert M. Charles, Jr. Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP; Tucson, Ariz. Dawn M. Cica Carlyon Cica Chtd.; Las Vegas Ford Elsaesser Elsaesser Anderson, Chtd.; Sandpoint, Idaho A. Kyle Everett Development Specialists, Inc.; San Francisco Matt Foster Sonoran Capital Advisors; Mesa, Ariz. Craig S. Ganz Ballard Spahr LLP; Phoenix Sasha M. Gurvitz KTBS Law LLP; Los Angeles Oren B. Haker Stoel Rives LLP; Portland, Ore. Andrew Hinkelman FTI Consulting, Inc.; San Francisco Steven D. Jerome Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.; Phoenix Cody J. Jess Moyes Sellers & Hendricks Ltd.; Phoenix Robert Jordan KCC; New York Lance N. Jurich Loeb & Loeb LLP; Los Angeles |
Jeannie Kim Sheppard Mullin; San Franciso Robert J. Labate Holland & Knight LLP; San Francisco Bart K. Larsen Shea Larsen; Las Vegas John W. Lucas Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; San Francisco Eric D. Madden Reid Collins & Tsai LLP; Dallas Randy Nussbaum Sacks Tierney P.A.; Scottsdale, Ariz. Justin E. Rawlins Winston & Strawn LLP; Los Angeles Cathy L. Reece Fennemore Craig, P.C.; Las Vegas Jeffrey M. Reisner McDermott Will & Emery; Los Angeles Isaac D. Rothschild Mesch Clark Rothschild; Tuscon, Ariz. Thomas J. Salerno Stinson LLP; Phoenix Samuel A. Schwartz Schwartz Law, PLLC; Las Vegas Howard J. Steinberg Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Los Angeles Khaled Tarazi Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; Phoenix Nellwyn Voorhies Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc.; New York Lindsi M. Weber Polsinelli PC; Phoenix Christopher J. Wells Alvarez & Marsal; Phoenix Daniel R. Williams Fenix Financial Forensics LLC; Scottsdale, Ariz. John T. Young, Jr. Conway MacKenzie, Inc.; Houston |
Conference Information
Hotel
Terranea (terra-NAY-a) Resort is poised above the Pacific on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. A hidden gem on the Los Angeles coast, this 102-acre luxury Southern California resort destination is surrounded by tranquil waves and offers a whole new world of relaxation and adventure that words just can’t describe.
ABI has arranged for a special conference rate of $345 per night. Reservations must be made with the resort by July 29, 2020, to secure this special rate. Reservations may be made only once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive hotel reservation information with your conference confirmation. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the specially rated ABI block is filled.
Read more about the resort’s commitment to service excellence, outstanding reputation and workplace culture here.
Travel
Terranea is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, one of Southern California’s most scenic and coveted coastlines overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Guests can enjoy a tranquil escape in this natural haven, conveniently located 30 minutes from both Los Angeles International and Long Beach Airports and just 30 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles. The resort address is 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
Conference Attire
Attire is casual throughout the conference.
Continuing Education Credit
This program is eligible for 8 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.25 hours of ethics/diversity, in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 9.6 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics/diversity, in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours are estimated, are subject to each state’s approval and credit-rounding rules 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 8 hours, of which 1.25 hours will apply to 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 9.5 credit hours, of which 8 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement and 1.5 credit hours can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement.
9.5 hours of CPE credit, including 1.5 hours of behavioral 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.
Financial Hardship Statement
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 email to [email protected].
Optional Events
Golf Tournament: 9 Holes of Golf at The Links at Terranea
Thursday, August 20, 10:00 a.m.
The Links at Terranea is a dramatic 9-hole, par 3 Southern California oceanfront golf course, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. This is no ordinary 9-hole, par 3 course; rather, it is a collection of nine championship-caliber par 3 holes, masterfully routed and integrated with each other and the natural surroundings. $150 per player includes golf fee and lunch. Please select the appropriate event in the online registration portal to play, and indicate your handicap.
Guided Biking Tour
Thursday, August 20, 2:30 p.m.
Departing from the resort, this guided ride takes you along the Palos Verdes coastline, showcasing spectacular scenery along the way. The $165-per-person fee includes a two-hour tour with all necessary equipment, including a CPR-certified guide. Participants must be at least 16 years of age or older. A minimum number of participants is needed for this activity.
Guided Coastal Hike
Thursday, August 20, 2:30 p.m.
This guided hike stops at a variety of spectacular viewing points. As you walk along the coastal trails, the naturalist will point out local flora and fauna. You may see a California gnat catcher, a blue butterfly or an Allen’s hummingbird, all native to Southern California. The cost per person is $85.
Tequila Tasting
Thursday, August 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Enjoy four samplings and an education on tier-one tequila. The cost per person is $85. Participants must be 21 years of age or over.
Ocean Kayaking
Friday, August 21, 4:00 p.m.
Paddle through the stunning kelp beds along the Terranea coastline. This underwater forest is home to California state fish, the Garibaldi, bottlenose dolphins, seals and sea lions, and bat rays. Experience the Catalina Channel’s famous underwater reserve on one of our stable sit-on-top tandem kayaks. Highly experienced instructors offer a safe, fun and informative tour, narrating highlights as you paddle. The $175 per person fee includes a two-hour guided tour, water shoes and life vests. Participants must be at least 8 years old and proficient swimmers. A minimum number of participants is needed for this activity.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Friday, August 21, 4:00 p.m.
Paddleboarding along the Palos Verdes coast is a must! Guided by an experienced instructor, you will test your core strength while paddling through amazing kelp beds, an endless ecosystem often referred to as an underwater rainforest. Learn about the ever-changing ocean landscape. You’ll have the best seat in the house! The $175-per-person fee includes 1-1.5-hour guided tour, water shoes and life vests. Participants must be at least 10 years old and proficient swimmers. A minimum number of participants is needed for this activity.
Registration Rates
Registration Rates | Early Bird (by 7/17/20) |
Regular (7/18/20-8/7/20) |
Late (after 8/7/20) |
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ABI Member
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$645
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$695
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$795
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ABI Govt./Nonprofit Member
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$345
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$395
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$445
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Join and Save*
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$995
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$1,045
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$1,145
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New ABI Govt./Nonprofit Member*
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$470
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$520
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$570
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ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEE
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ABI Member
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$800
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Join and Save*
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$1,150
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* Includes a one-year membership for first-time members only — a $375 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your ABI membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your ABI membership-renewal fee.
Optional Events
Opening Reception
Opening Reception Guest
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Free
$75
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Golf Tournament at The Links at Terranea
Handicap_________
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$150
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Guided Biking Tour
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$165
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Guided Coastal Hike
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$85
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Tequila Tasting
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$85
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Ocean Kayaking
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$175
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding
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$175
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Margarita Reception
Margarita Reception Guest
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Free
$50
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Cancellation Policy
All fees will be refunded if notice is received in writing by July 7, 2020. All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice is received in writing by July 30, 2020. No refunds will be made if notice is received after July 30, although substitutions will be allowed. After July 30, 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 the same conference next year.
Anti-Harassment Policy
The American Bankruptcy Institute is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
Our anti-harassment policy can be found at: https://www.abi.org/about-us/bylaws-and-policies.