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Conference Information

Hotel

The newly renovated Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa promises both relaxation and invigoration for your family here amidst the beauty of nature. Fronting 12 miles of pristine Hilton Head beach, this resort offers a multitude of activities both on property and off. Enjoy world-class golfing and tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, spa service, and golf and tennis. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $309 single/double per night for Resort View rooms. A limited number of Premium Ocean View rooms and Carolina King Suites are also available to conference attendees at a rate of $389 per night (Premium Ocean View) and $449 per night (Carolina King Suite). Make your reservations by June 26, 2017, to obtain these special rates. You will receive a special room reservation link after you have registered with ABI. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the June 26 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. The hotel will sell out, so please make your reservations accordingly.

Spa Discount: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is graciously offering Workshop attendees a 10% discount off spa treatments. Since the spa sells out on a daily basis, please contact the spa in advance at (843) 681-1019 to receive the 10% group discount by letting a spa concierge know you that are with the American Bankruptcy Institute 2017 Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop.

Continuing Education Credit

12 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 14 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 12 hours, of which 1.5 hours will apply to ethics. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 14 credit hours, of which 1.5 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 14 hours of CPE credit, including 1.5 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, 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 July 6, 2017. No refunds will be granted after July 6, but substitutions will be allowed. After July 6, 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.

Attorney Specialist Certification

The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights exams at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa on Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Details on the certification process, exam composition and a sample exam can be obtained by calling ABC at (319) 365-2222, by e-mailing [email protected] or by visiting the ABC website at www.abcworld.org. The ABC certification programs are sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America, and all three programs are accredited by the American Bar Association.

American Board of Certification Exams

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Call (319) 365-2222 or e-mail [email protected]

___Consumer Bankruptcy Exam

___Business Bankruptcy Exam

___Creditors’ Rights Exam ($125 exam fee)

Make check payable to: American Board of Certification and return with this clipping to: American Board of Certification, The American Building, 4403 1st Avenue SE, Suite 113, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

___ Credit Card (Charge to acct. no. provided for conference)

A short form application and fee ($495) are also required prior to the exam. Please go to www.abcworld.org if you have not submitted the application.

Rates

* There will be a $50 fee added to all on-site registrations.

** Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $325 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

*** 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

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.

Premium Sponsors

Accord Financial, Inc.
Adams and Reese LLP
Akerman LLP
Alvarez & Marsal
BakerHostetler
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Burr & Forman LLP
CR3 Partners LLC
Donlin, Recano & Co., Inc. an AST Company

Elliott Greenleaf

Equity Partners HG

Furr & Cohen, PA

Gavin/Solmonese LLC

Genovese Joblove & Battista, PA 
GGG Partners, LLC
GGG Partners, LLC
GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Guggenheim Securities, LLC
King & Spalding
McGuireWoods LLP

McNair Law Firm
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Nexsen Pruet
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP
Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC
Signature Bank

Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.

Troutman Sanders LLP
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

Patron Sponsors

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A.

Deloitte CRG

FTI Consulting, Inc.

Jones Walker LLP

Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, PA
McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Sherwood Partners, Inc./agencyIP
Sharecare, Inc.

Supporting Sponsors

Alston & Bird LLP
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP
Carl Marks Advisors
Craig M. Geno, PLLC

GCG, LLC
Heard, Ary & Dauro, LLC

K&L Gates LLP

KapilaMukamal, LLP
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A.

McCarthy Law Firm

Moore Taylor Law Firm
Morris James LLP

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Thompson Hine

Special Thanks

We extend our special thanks to Alvarez & Marsal for the educational materials on USB drives , Bloomberg Brief for the media partnership, Donlin, Recano & Co., Inc. for sponsoring the conference app, Equity Partners HG LLC for printed pocket agendas, Gavin/Solmonese LLC for the daily e-newsletter, KapilaMukamal, LLP for the cell phone charging station, King & Spalding for the conference lanyards, Sharecare, Inc. for the wellness initiative partnership, Sherwood Partners, LLC/agencyIP for sponsoring the exhibit hall, Signature Bank for the conference wi-fi  and Wilmington Trust for the tote bags.

Optional Events

S’mores and Stars Evening Social

Thursday, July 27, 8:30-10:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton, LLP

It’s s’mores under the stars! Join us for s’more networking as we roast marshmallows and enjoy the glow of fire pits and one of summer’s great pastimes. The event is FREE for attendees, $15 for guests and $10 for children 12 and under. Pre-registration is required; please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Beach Days

Friday, July 28, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Burr & Forman LLP

Saturday, July 29, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Troutman Sanders LLP

FREE! Enjoy a reserved beach area just for Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop attendees, complete with chairs, towels, umbrellas and beach games.

Golf Tournament

Friday, July 28, 1:00 p.m.

Golf Holes sponsored by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Carl Marks Advisors, Heard Ary LLC and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Beverage Cart sponsored by Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP

The annual golf tournament will be held at The Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, just minutes away from the resort. Designed by PGA tour veterans Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, the course presents players with the ultimate in pure golfing pleasure. The $195 fee includes green fee and cart, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play, and indicate your handicap.

Private Daufuskie Island History Tour

Friday, July 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Elliott Greenleaf

Tucked between Hilton Head and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, this gem of an island is a trip back in time. Enjoy a boat cruise down Broad Creek and through backwater marshes, followed by guided golf cart tours on the island. The cost for this event is $185 per person, which includes boat cruise, golf carts and historian-guided tour. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.

Guided Bike Cruise

Friday, July 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Sharecare, Inc.

Hilton Head Island is a bicyclist’s paradise. This interpretive tour will take a loop route that will mix paved bike paths, back roads and beach cruising all at an easy pace on flat elevation. The cost for this event is $65 per person, which includes cruising bike, helmet, bottled water and guide. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior

Sparkling Wine Afternoon Social

Friday, July 28, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Cheers! Start happy hour early with bubbling conversation and sparkling wines as we sample a unique variety of proseccos, rosés and cavas. The cost for this event is $45 per person, which includes sparkling wine tastings, light snacks and gratuities. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Conversation with Dr. Prabodh Kapila, Rheumatologist

Saturday, July 29, 7:00-7:30 a.m.

Tennis Tournament

Saturday, July 29, 1:30 p.m.

The clay courts of The Port Royal Racquet Club will be the site of our round-robin tournament. The $60-per-person fee includes tournament fees, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Beach Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Craig M. Geno, PLLC

Grab your team and meet on the sand for a fun afternoon of volleyball! The $15-per-person fee includes tournament fees and water. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Ice Cream Afternoon Social

Saturday, July 29, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Moore Taylor Law Firm

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Make your own sundae, and enjoy the sweet side of summer at this family-friendly social. This event is FREE for attendees and $10 for guests of all ages.

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Saturday, July 29, 3:00- 4:30 PM

Enjoy the fun, fitness and beauty of the fastest growing watersport in the world! The $115-per-person fee includes paddleboard instructor, board, paddle and life preserver.

Westin Family Kids Club

Join us at the Westin Family Kids Club, the young traveler’s destination for exploration, for inspired activities that help kids ages 4-12 connect with their environment and learn about the area. The Westin Family Kids Club is located off the main deck from the lobby adjacent to Oceans Restaurant. The full-day program is from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and includes lunch. The program fee is $70 (+ tax) for the first child and $50 (+ tax) for each additional child. The half-day program is for either morning or afternoon; the program fee is $40 (+ tax) for the first child and $30 (+ tax) for each additional child. 24-hour advance reservations are requested. Cancellations must be received within four hours of the program start time, or full charges will be applied to the guest account.

Sunrise Beachside Yoga

Sunday, July 30, 6:15 a.m.

Invigorate your morning with organic beachside yoga. This lighthearted vinyasa practice is sure to get your day started the right way. The cost is $30 per person and includes instruction and yoga props as necessary. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.

Motion to Decompress

Get outside, get active, and connect with the elements and your peers through our new wellness initiatives. Get inspired by various activities and options to improve your overall well-being.

Golf Tournament

Friday, July 28, 1:00 p.m.

Golf Holes sponsored by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, Carl Marks Advisors, Heard Ary LLC and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Beverage Cart sponsored by Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP

The annual golf tournament will be held at The Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, just minutes away from the resort. Designed by PGA tour veterans Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, the course presents players with the ultimate in pure golfing pleasure. The $195 fee includes green fee and cart, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to play, and indicate your handicap.

Guided Bike Cruise

Friday, July 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Sharecare, Inc.

Hilton Head Island is a bicyclist’s paradise. This interpretive tour will take a loop route that will mix paved bike paths, back roads and beach cruising all at an easy pace on flat elevation. The cost for this event is $65 per person, which includes cruising bike, helmet, bottled water and guide. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior

Tennis Tournament

Saturday, July 29, 1:30 p.m.

The clay courts of The Port Royal Racquet Club will be the site of our round-robin tournament. The $60-per-person fee includes tournament fees, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Beach Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Craig M. Geno, PLLC

Grab your team and meet on the sand for a fun afternoon of volleyball! The $15-per-person fee includes tournament fees and water. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form.

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Saturday, July 29, 3:00- 4:30 PM

Enjoy the fun, fitness and beauty of the fastest growing watersport in the world! The $115-per-person fee includes paddleboard instructor, board, paddle and life preserver.

Sunrise Beachside Yoga

Sunday, July 30, 6:15 a.m.

Invigorate your morning with organic beachside yoga. This lighthearted vinyasa practice is sure to get your day started the right way. The cost is $30 per person and includes instruction and yoga props as necessary. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.

Workshop Chairs

Hon. John E. Waites, Judicial Chair

U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. S.C.); Columbia

Nancy J. Whaley, Co-Chair

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta

W. Austin Jowers, Co-Chair

King & Spalding; Atlanta