Join ABI and Stetson University College of Law for the 49th 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 and Continental Breakfast
Welcome by Program Chairs
Plenary Session
Break
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Break
Luncheon and Keynote
Plenary Session
Break
Plenary Session
Reception
Join ABI’s Anthony H.N. Schnelling Endowment Fund for a night of great hockey and fun networking in a luxury suite, complete with food and open bar. Proceeds benefit the ABI Endowment Fund.
Sponsored by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Plenary Session
Break
Plenary Session
Adjourn
Registration Rates* | |||
Early Bird (by 12/20/24) | Regular (12/21/24-2/6/25) | Late (after 2/6/25) | |
ABI Member | $465 | $535 | $625 |
Join ABI and Save** | $865 | $935 | $1,025 |
Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member | $275 | $325 | $425 |
New Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member** | $400 | $450 | $550 |
Consumer Practitioner | $275 | $325 | $425 |
Young Professional*** | $275 | $325 | $425 |
Exhibitor Rates | |
ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**** | $1,000 |
New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***** | $1,400 |
Additional Booth Representative | $300 |
* 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.
*** Members 30 years of age or younger.
**** 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 6, 2025. No refunds will be granted after February 6, but substitutions will be allowed. After February 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.
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 Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel is a scenic sanctuary amid a vibrant travel destination. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $339 per night for a Standard room. Make your reservations by January 29, 2025, to receive this special rate. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the January 29 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.
* 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].