On behalf of the Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum Advisory Board, we invite you to join us at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel — a haven right on the beach in the heart of Cape Cod. The advisory board has assembled a roster of great speakers on a wide variety of timely topics that offer something for everyone.
The Consumer Forum this year will focus on sophisticated financial scenarios that practitioners often face. Each standalone session will build and expand on this theme. The Consumer Forum will provide attendees with exclusive insights on current consumer bankruptcy issues and allow for meaningful participation with the panelists on these topics.
In between educational sessions and networking opportunities, you can take advantage of Cape Cod’s many recreational and family-friendly activities. This conference and hotel will sell out, so don’t delay!
Optional Event
Golf Tournament
Compete with your friends and colleagues at the annual golf tournament! The $125 fee includes green fee and boxed lunch. Upon registering for the tournament, please email Emma Hummer at [email protected] to schedule your tee time.
Optional Event
Bicycle Outing
Join your colleagues for a scenic group ride on the Shining Sea bike path. The $40 per-person fee includes bike rental, delivery and bottled water.
Sponsored by Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Registration Desk Opens
Optional Event
Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by Riemer & Braunstein LLP
Seaside Chat Session
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P. A. Bar sponsored by Mirick O'Connell; Murtha Cullina LLP; Perkins Thompson, P.A. and Pierce Atwood LLP
Breakfast
Co-Sponsored by PKF Clear Thinking and PKF O'Connor Davies
SCOTUS Update
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Business Track: Meaning of Good Faith
Business Track: Real Estate
Business Track: Corporate Controls
Consumer Track: Litigation Skills
This panel will discuss how to develop litigation skills in the production, limitation and introduction of testimonial and documentary evidence. The panelists will cover strategies for both introducing evidence and dealing with objections to or limitations on an opponent’s evidence.
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Business Track: Subchapter V
Business Track: Litigation
Business Track: Bank Failures
Consumer Track: Appeals
Optional Event
Emerging Leaders Luncheon
Sponsored by Zeisler & Zeisler, P.C.
Optional Event
Mini-Golf Outing
Join your friends and colleagues for a fun round of mini-golf! This event requires a minimum of 15 participants.
Sponsor Reception (invite only)
Sponsored by Eaton Peabody
Dinner & Dancing
Sponsored by Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. Bar sponsored by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Drummond Woodsum and Murphy & King. Kids Entertainment sponsored by Sullivan & Worcester
Beach Bonfire
This family-friendly gathering will feature good food, entertainment and great company. Don't miss this event!
Sponsored by Goulston & Storrs PC and Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. Kids Entertainment sponsored by BMC Group, Inc.
Family Breakfast
Co-Sponsored by PKF O'Connor Davies and PKF Clear Thinking
Ethics: What Happens When Our Clients Are Less than Forthcoming/Don't Tell the Truth
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Business Track Repeat: Meaning of Good Faith
Business Track Repeat: Real Estate
Business Track Repeat: Corporate Controls
Consumer Track: Credit-Reporting
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Business Track Repeat: Subchapter V
Business Track Repeat: Litigation
Business Track Repeat: Bank Failures
Consumer Track: What Consumer Practitioners Need to Know About Business Bankruptcy
Adjourn
| Early (by 5/26/24) | Regular (5/27/24-6/17/24) | Late (after 6/17/24) | ||
| Northeast Bankruptcy Conference Rates | ||||
| ABI Member | $695 | $745 | $845 | |
| Join and Save* | $1,095 | $1,145 | $1,245 | |
| Govt./Nonprofit ABI Member | $475 | $500 | $525 | |
| New Govt./Nonprofit ABI Member* | $600 | $625 | $650 | |
| Emerging Leaders** | $425 | $475 | $525 | |
| Early (by 5/26/24) | Regular (5/27/24-6/17/24) | Late (after 6/17/24) | ||
| Northeast Consumer Forum Rates*** | ||||
| ABI Member | $315 | $370 | $470 | |
| Join and Save* | $565 | $620 | $720 | |
* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members only — a $425 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. | ||||
** New lawyers under 30 years of age are eligible for the Emerging Leaders rate and are welcome to join us at the Emerging Leaders Lunch. To access this rate, please email Emma Hummer at [email protected] to receive a coupon code. | ||||
*** These rates are available only to full-time consumer debtor attorneys. Members will be designated as consumer debtor specialists in the online membership directory for consumer conference rates. The Join & Save rate includes a one-year ABI membership. | ||||
Registration includes meals, refreshment breaks and the Opening Reception. | ||||
| Exhibitor Rates | ||||
| ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**** | $1,800 | |||
| New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***** | $2,225 | |||
| Additional Booth Representative | $400 | |||
| **** 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 for first-time members only — a $425 value! | ||||
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.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by June 17, 2024. No refunds will be made if notice is received after June 17, although substitutions will be allowed. After June 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 cancelling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.
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 the full registration fee. 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 at least 50% reduction in the registration fee. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to [email protected].
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 are 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.
Hotel Accommodations
Located right on the water, the Sea Crest Beach Hotel is your front door to discovering the peace and serenity of Cape Cod. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $389 per night for a Standard Room; additional fees apply for additional guests and room types. To secure the special rate, hotel reservations must be made by June 7, 2024. Reservations may only be made once you have registered with ABI. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the specially rated ABI block is filled. You will receive a special room reservation link after you have registered with ABI. Attendees are not required to stay at the hotel to attend the conference.
Family-Friendly Activities
We invite you to take advantage of the many exciting things to do in and around Cape Cod, such as:
- Seal-Watching
- Relaxing at the Beach
- Hanging by the Pool
- Catching a Movie at the Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre
- Sightseeing on a Boat Tour
Transportation
Car: Cape Cod is an easy 1-hour drive from Providence and Boston and about 2.5-4 hours from Concord, N.H.; Portland, Maine; and New York City.
Air: The resort is 70 miles from Boston’s Logan Airport and Providence’s T.F. Green Airport.
ABI Northeast Scholarship Program
Limited scholarship funds are available for those who cannot afford to attend the program. Please send your request for approval to Emma Hummer at [email protected]. Space is limited.
Northeast Bankruptcy Conference Judicial Chair
Northeast Bankruptcy Conference Co-Chairs
Northeast Consumer Forum Co-Chairs
Northeast Bankruptcy Conference Advisory Board
ABI will seek CLE and CPE credit for this program.