Thursday, August 6
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Welcome
3:15-4:15 p.m.
ABI Talks
Based on the TED Talks format, this year’s ABI Talks will focus on three discrete issues: (1) the coronavirus, namely the reaction of the market, what industries have been/are going to be hurt the most, and the potential short-term and long-term financial implications of the outbreak, including bringing otherwise-healthy industries into the bankruptcy discussion (such as airlines, oil companies, cruise lines, etc.); (2) the changing public perceptions of bankruptcy, looking at the way history has moved from imprisoning debtors to bankruptcy being such a commonly accepted tool to address debts that even the President has used it; and (3) social issues in bankruptcy, such as the #MeToo movement and the Catholic priest and Boy Scouts scandals.
G. David Dean
Cole Schotz P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
Kathryn L. Harrison
Campbell & Levine, LLC; Pittsburgh
Thomas M. Horan
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
4:15-4:30 p.m.
Break
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (choose 1 or 2)
1. Cannabis in Bankruptcy
The panel will briefly address the historical use of cannabis in America for medicinal purposes and the subsequent criminalization of cannabis, which was racially motivated. The panel will then discuss the challenges faced by corporate entities that seek to obtain bankruptcy protection when at least a portion of their income is derived from the sale or cultivation of cannabis, the lease of space to cannabis companies, or the sale or manufacture of products used in connection with a cannabis business. The panel also will discuss the nonbankruptcy options for these entities, as well as the financial hurdles faced by such entities. Finally, a representative from a community bank in Maryland will discuss the services that her bank is able to provide to cannabis dispensaries.
Hon. Ashely M. Chan, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Pa.); Philadelphia
Andrea E. Colender
Severn Savings Bank; Annapolis, Md.
Jesse M. Harris
Fox Rothschild LLP; Philadelphia
Mark A. Salzberg
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
2. Bax Decision
This panel will discuss recent bankruptcy court decisions addressing the Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision in CML V LLC v. Bax, and how these decisions impact a creditors’ committee’s or any other creditor’s ability to bring derivative claims against third parties. The panelists will also provide examples of how committees and judges are solving this issue through financing orders and other methods.
Amanda R. Steele, Moderator
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Michael B. Kaplan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Trenton
Stacy A. Lutkus
McDermott Will & Emery; New York
Curtis S. Miller
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP; Wilmington, Del.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Virtual Networking
Find your comfiest chair, then join your Mid-Atlantic colleagues online for some relaxed socializing!
Friday, August 7
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (choose 1 or 2)
1. The Pros and Cons of Transactions Involving Distressed Hospitals and Health Care Providers
This panel will provide an analysis of the current levels of financial distress across the hospital, skilled-nursing and home-health sectors using various measurements, including distributions by state.
Hon. Patricia M. Mayer
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Pa.); Reading
Achintya Moulick
Alvarez & Marsal; Philadelphia
Scott Phillips
Healthcare Management Partners, LLC; Washington, D.C.
Cynthia Romano
CohnReznick LLP; New York
2. Ethics: How to Get Retained as Debtors’ Attorneys
This session will focus on professional retention issues in chapter 11 cases, starting with a brief primer on applicable Bankruptcy Code sections. The panelists will then delve into recent case law on such hot topics as disclosures, conflicts and retroactive relief.
Shanti M. Katona, Moderator
Polsinelli PC; Wilmington, Del.
Brett D. Fallon
Morris James LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Robert E. Grossman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D.N.Y.); New York
George R. Howard
Vinson & Elkins LLP; New York
Christopher A. Jones
Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP; Falls Church, Va.
4:00-4:15 p.m.
Break
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Judicial Round-and-Round
In this virtual variation on the in-person format, a group of distinguished judges from the Mid-Atlantic region will discuss current bankruptcy and practical skills issues in an innovative Zoom-style presentation. Every 20 minutes, judges and attendees will rotate to a new online “room,” pre-selected by participants. Enjoy quality time and gain valuable insights into best practices with judges and colleagues.
5:15-6:30 p.m.
Virtual Networking
Wrap up the workshop with some relaxed socializing!
Chairs
Hon. Ashely Chan, Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Pa.); Philadelphia
Hon. Stacey L. Meisel, Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Newark
Anne Eberhardt, Co-Chair
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; New York
Shanti M. Katona, Co-Chair
Polsinelli PC; Wilmington, Del.
Lisa B. Tancredi, Co-Chair
Gebhardt & Smith LLP; Baltimore
Advisory Board
Steven F. Agran
Carl Marks & Co. Inc.; New York
Kimberly A. Brown
Landis Rath & Cobb LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Stuart M. Brown
DLA Piper; Wilmington, Del.
Anthony R. Calascibetta
EisnerAmper LLP; Iselin, N.J.
Kevin P. Clancy
CohnReznick LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Kara Hammond Coyle
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP; Wilmington, Del.
G. David Dean
Cole Schotz P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
Paul H. Deutch
Omni Agent Solutions; New York
Linda V. Donhauser
Miles & Stockbridge; Baltimore
Louis J. Ebert
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP; Baltimore
Brett D. Fallon
Morris James LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Mark E. Felger
Cozen O’Connor; Wilmington, Del.
Charles M. Forman
Forman Holt Attorneys at Law; Paramus, N.J.
Christopher J. Giaimo
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
Elizabeth L. Gunn
Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond, Va.
Jason W. Harbour
Hunton Andrews Kurth; Richmond, Va.
Michael R. Herz
Fox Rothschild LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Jarret P. Hitchings
Duane Morris LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Thomas M. Horan
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Richard Infantino
Deloitte CRG; Philadelphia
Ericka F. Johnson
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Laura D. Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Lawrence A. Katz
Hirschler Fleischer, PC; Tysons Corner, Va.
Shelley A. Kinsella
Elliott Greenleaf, P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
Kenneth W. Mann
Equity Partners HG LLC; Easton, Md.
Erika L. Morabito
Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington, D.C.
Richard Newman
Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago
Edward A. Phillips
Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC; New York
David M. Powlen
Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Kenneth A. Rosen
Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Jeffrey N. Rothleder
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
Jeffrey M. Schlerf
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Joseph L. Schwartz
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Angela L. Shortall
3Cubed Advisory Services, LLC; Baltimore
Natasha Songonuga
Gibbons P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
Amanda R. Steele
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA; Wilmington, Del.
David I. Swan
McGuireWoods LLP; Tysons, Va.
Stanley B. Tarr
Blank Rome LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Sara C. Temes
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Syracuse, N.Y.
Jeremy P. VanEtten
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Craig D. Warznack
SSG Capital Advisors, LLC; Conshohocken, Pa.
Jolene E. Wee
JW Infinity Consulting, LLC; New York
Christopher B. Wick
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Cleveland
Please contact Erin Finnegan at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
Continuing Education Credit*
This program is eligible for 4 hours of general CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics, in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 4.8 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.2 hours of ethics, in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours are estimated and 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 4 hours, including 1 hour 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 4.5 credit hours, of which 3.5 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement and 1 credit hour can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement.
4.5 hours of CPE credit, including 1 hour of behavioral ethics, are also available. Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based.
* 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.
Conference Rates
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ABI Member & Nonmember:
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$100
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Registration + ABI Membership for New Members*:
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$400
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* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $375 value! Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your membership renewal fee.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be granted for this online program. Should you become unable to attend any or all of the sessions, a recording of all sessions will be sent to you, along with the corresponding educational materials.
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.
When and how can I access the virtual conference?
Registered attendees will receive a link via email to the attendee website 48 hours before the first session begins. The link will be sent to the email address you used to register for the program, and this is how you will access all of the conference content. You’ll use the same link each day to access the attendee website for the live conference and whenever you choose to view the on-demand content.
What if I don't receive the link?
Contact [email protected], and a member of the ABI team can provide you with one.
Can I share this link with others?
As with in-person meetings, registrations cannot be shared. The registration provides a secure single sign-on experience for the user.
How much time should I expect to be online during the event days?
The virtual workshop takes place over about 3.5 hours in the afternoon on both Thursday and Friday. During breaks from the live sessions, you can visit other areas of the conference, such as the Attendee Lounge.
Are there any specific technology requirements?
You will be able to access the program sessions without downloading any plug-ins or software. However, for best results, we recommend that you use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Chromium Edge to access the sessions. The program will not be available on a mobile/cell phone (iPhone, Android, Blackberry), but can be accessed through laptop, desktop (PC or Mac) and certain other mobile devices (Surface Pro, iPad).
What are the suggested web browser prerequisites?
Internet Explorer 10 or higher
Chromium Edge 80 or higher
Google Chrome 53.0.2785 or higher
Safari 10.0.602.1.50 or higher
Firefox 76 or higher
Note: Mobile web browsers are not supported.