Join ABI and Stetson University College of Law for the 47th Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, a memorial CLE program honoring the lifetime achievements of the late Bankruptcy Judge Alexander L. Paskay.
The seminar will feature programming options geared toward both business and consumer issues, taught by a faculty of prominent regional and national speakers and bankruptcy judges — and you won’t want to miss out on the numerous networking events!
Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast
Welcome by Program Chairs and Nuts & Bolts Program
Join us as we demystify bankruptcy in this primer for new lawyers and lawyers new to bankruptcy.
Break
Crypto Bankruptcy
This session covers what you need to know to be involved in a crypto insolvency proceeding, and takes a look at proposed Article 12 to the UCC.
Annual Paskay Memorial Luncheon Keynote & Networking
Break
Subchapter V: The New Frontier for Small Businesses and Individuals
Break
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Business Breakout
Update on Third-Party Releases, Injunctions and Bar Orders
Consumer Breakout
Understanding Proofs of Claim and Claims Allowances
This panel will examine what is necessary to file a proof of claim, as well as claim allowances and estimation procedures. The panelists will also discuss valuation considerations and the recovery of interest for secured and unsecured claims and no-look fees.
Refreshment Break
Exemptions! Exemptions! Exemptions!
This session will provide a detailed look at homestead and tenancy by the entirety exemptions, as well as retirement assets in bankruptcy.
Attorneys’ Fees and Ethical Implications
Opening Reception
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome Remarks & Plenary Session
The Hon. Michael G. Williamson Evidence Program
This session will provide a unique, interactive look at difficult evidentiary issues.
Refreshment Break
Judicial Roundtable Workouts: Problems, Problems, Problems!
New this year! This plenary will consist of small group huddles with a judge and fellow attendees to work through case problems.
Adjourn
| Early (by 1/31/23) | Regular (after 1/31/23) | |||
| Seminar Rates* | ||||
| ABI Member | $465 | $535 | ||
| Join and Save** | $865 | $935 | ||
| Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member | $275 | $325 | ||
| Govt./Academic/Nonprofit New ABI Member** | $400 | $450 | ||
| * There will be a $50 fee added to all on-site registrations. | ||||
| ** Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — 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. | ||||
| Exhibitor Rates | ||||
| ABI Member Exhibitor Registration*** | $1,000 | |||
| New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**** | $1,400 | |||
| Additional Booth Representative | $300 | |||
| *** 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 (a $425 value!). | ||||
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by February 7, 2023. No refunds will be granted after February 7, but substitutions will be allowed. After February 7, 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.
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.
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. 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 at least a 50% reduction in the registration fee. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Hotel
The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hotel brings modern luxury to Tampa’s Water Street neighborhood. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $399 per night for a Standard room. Make your reservations by February 3, 2023, to receive this special rate. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the January 27 cutoff or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. You will receive a special room reservation link after you have registered with ABI.
Conference Attire
Attire is business casual throughout the conference.
Judicial Co-Chairs
Program Chair
Advisory Board
ABI will seek CLE and CPE credit for this program.