Thursday, March 31
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Plenary Session
Technology Tips: Use of Tablets (No, Not the Yellow Kind!) in Court, Documentation & Navigating the ABI Website
Samuel J. Gerdano
American Bankruptcy Institute; Alexandria, Va.
Karim Guirguis
American Bankruptcy Institute; Alexandria, Va.
4:10-5:10 p.m.
Plenary Session
Civility Now: More Than Just the Ethical Practice of Law
Hon. Catherine P. McEwen, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Tara E. Nauful
Adams and Reese LLP; Columbia, S.C.
James Patrick Shea
Armstrong Teasdale LLP; Las Vegas
5:15-6:45 p.m.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by BakerHostetler
7:00-9:30 p.m.
VIP Speaker/Sponsor Dinner (by invitation only)
Friday, April 1
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, LLP
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome by Program Chairs
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Plenary Session
Preparing Corporate and Individual Clients for Bankruptcy - Who's Your Client? Possible Claims against the Person Who Hires you; Partnership and LLC Issues
Jimmy D. Parrish, Moderator
BakerHostetler; Orlando, Fla.
Richard Johnston, Jr.
Johnston Law PLLC; Fort Myers, Fla.
Charles A. Postler
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, PA; Tampa, Fla.
Patricia A. Redmond
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.; Miami
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Anthony & Partners, LLC
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Business Session:
Maximizing the Estate: It’s Not Just Avoidance Actions Anymore!
Lara Roeske Fernandez, Moderator
Trenam Law; Tampa, Fla.
Soneet R. Kapila
KapilaMukamal, LLP; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Mark S. Mitchell
Rogers Towers, PA; Jacksonville, Fla.
Charles W. Throckmorton
Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton, LLP; Miami
Consumer Session
Special Challenges of Individual Chapter 11s: Not Just Chapter 13’s Older Sibling! What Every Chapter 13 Debtor’s Lawyer Needs to Know
Alberto F. Gomez, Jr., Moderator
Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Sonia Colón
Ferraiuoli LLC; Orlando, Fla.
Stephen R. Leslie
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
William L. Norton, III
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Nashville, Tenn.
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Paskay Memorial Luncheon and Keynote
Sponsored by Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, PA
Hon. Robert E. Gerber
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York
1:30-1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45-3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Business Session
What Ever Happened to Pre-Packs/Structured Dismissal?; You Can Check In Any Time You Like But Can You Ever Leave? In & Out Quick; Staying Out of Bankruptcy Court: How to Negotiate a Workout Agreement; Pros and Cons of ABC’s
Mark J. Wolfson, Moderator
Foley & Lardner LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Leyza F. Blanco
GrayRobinson, P.A.; Miami
Paul A. Giordano
Roetzel & Andress, LPA; Fort Myers, Fla.
Philip J. von Kahle
Michael Moecker & Associates, Inc.; Hollywood, Fla.
Consumer Session
Do You Want to Know a Secret? Do You Promise Not to Tell? Confidentiality of Personal Data Identifiers: Impact of Foreclosure Firm’s Bankruptcy or ABC; Mailing Lists; Proof of Claim Issues; Consequences of Disclosure
Donald R. Kirk, Moderator
Carlton Fields Jorden Burt; Tampa, Fla.
Lee Ann Bennett
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Guy G. Gebhardt
Office of the U.S. Trustee; Atlanta
Dennis J. LeVine
Kelley Kronenberg; Tampa, Fla.
3:00-3:10 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:10-4:40 p.m.
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Business Session
Chapter 11 Pre-Confirmation Issues: Motions to Dismiss — Is Phoenix Piccadilly Still Alive?
Hon. Caryl E. Delano, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Stephanie B. Anthony
Anthony & Partners; Tampa, Fla.
W. Keith Fendrick
Holland & Knight LLP; Tampa, Fla.
David S. Jennis
Jennis & Bowen, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Jerry M. Markowitz
Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A.; Miami
Consumer Session
Consumer Potpourri: Student Loan Discharge, Surrender Issues, Section 109(e); Chapter 13 Plan Modifications
Hon. K. Rodney May , Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Gregory A. Champeau
Johnston Champeau; Fort Myers, Fla.
John D. Eaton
Shawde & Eaton, P.L.; Weston, Fla.
John Rao
National Consumer Law Center; Boston
Wayne Spivak
Chapter 13 Trustee’s Counsel; Orlando, Fla.
4:45-5:45 p.m.
Happy Hour Networking
Sponsored by Trenam Law
Saturday, April 2
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:40 a.m.
Opening Remarks
8:45-9:45 a.m.
Plenary Session
Supreme Court Update: Practical Impact of Supreme Court Decisions
Roberta A. Colton, Moderator
Trenam Law; Tampa, Fla.
Hon. Erik P. Kimball
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); West Palm Beach
Hon. K. Rodney May
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Robert A. Soriano
Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Concurrent Breakouts (2)
Business Session
Chapter 11 Cramdown Issues: To (b) or Not to (b): The Pros and Cons of the 1111(b) Election
Prof. Jeffrey Davis, Moderator
University of Florida Levin College of Law; Gainesville, Fla.
Richard B. Gaudet
HDH Advisors, LLC; Atlanta
Franklind Davis Lea
Tactical Financial Consulting, LLC; Alpharetta, Ga.
Robert C. Schweitzer
RCS Mediation & Consulting Services LLC; Boca Raton, Fla.
Consumer Session
You Be the Judge! Interactive Evidence for the Consumer Lawyer
Hon. Michael G. Williamson, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Douglas A. Bates
Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse; Pensacola, Fla.
Steven M. Berman
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Denise D. Dell-Powell
Burr & Forman LLP; Orlando, Fla.
11:00-11:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
“We Can Go ’Round and ’Round About That…”
Judges’ rapid-fire roundtables on today’s provocative issues, with judges changing tables every 20 minutes.
Jeffrey W. Warren, Moderator
Bush Ross, PA; Tampa, Fla.
Roberta A. Colton
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla); Orlando
Prof. Jeffrey Davis
University of Florida Levin College of Law; Gainesville, Fla.
Hon. Caryl E. Delano
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Karen S. Jennemann
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Orlando
Hon. Erik P. Kimball
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); West Palm Beach
Hon. K. Rodney May
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Catherine P. McEwen
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
12:15 p.m.
Adjourn
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Judicial Chair
Hon. Caryl E. Delano
Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Hon. K. Rodney May
Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
Program Chair
Leonard H. Gilbert
Holland & Knight LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Advisory Board
John A. Anthony
Anthony & Partners; Tampa, Fla.
Keith T. Appleby
Hill Ward Henderson; Tampa, Fla.
Paul J. Battista
Genovese Joblove & Battista, PA; Miami
Steven M. Berman
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Andrew M. Brumby
Shutts & Bowen LLP; Orlando, Fla.
Sonia Colón
Ferraiuoli LLC; Orlando, Fla.
Denise Dell-Powell
Burr & Forman LLP; Orlando, Fla.
Lara Roeske Fernandez
Trenam Law; Tampa, Fla.
Larry M. Foyle
Kass Shuler, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Paul A. Giordano
Roetzel & Andress, LPA; Fort Myers, Fla.
Elizabeth A. Green
BakerHostetler; Orlando, Fla.
Jordi Guso
Berger Singerman LLP; Miami
David S. Jennis
Jennis & Bowen, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Franklind Davis Lea
Tactical Financial Consulting, LLC; Alpharetta, Ga.
Stephen R. Leslie
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Dennis J. LeVine
Kelley Kronenberg; Tampa, Fla.
Courtney McCormick
McGuireWoods LLP
Richard J. McIntyre
McIntyre Thanasides; Temple Terrace, Fla.
Dean Theresa J. Pulley Radwan
Stetson University College of Law; Gulfport, Fla.
Luis E. Rivera, II
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.; Fort Myers, Fla.
Lynn Welter Sherman
Adams and Reese LLP; Tampa, Fla
Robert A. Soriano
Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr.
Rogers Towers, PA; Jacksonville, Fla.
Frank P. Terzo
GrayRobinson, P.A.; Miami
Charles W. Throckmorton
Kozyak Tropin Throckmorton, LLP; Miami
Jeffrey W. Warren
Bush Ross, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Steven R. Wirth
Akerman LLP; Tampa, Fla.
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Conference Information
Hotel
Set on 10 acres of white-sand beach, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort Clearwater Beach provides everything needed for an unforgettable stay. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $300 single/double (Standard rooms) per night. Make your reservations by February 29, 2016, to reserve this special rate. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the February 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.
The Sheraton Sand Key Resort is sold out. There are several available options nearby, including a Marriott Suites across the street. Please contact Allyson Donohue at [email protected] with any questions.
Continuing Education Credit
12 hours of general CLE credit, including 3.75 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 14 hours of general CLE credit, including 4.5 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 3.75 hours 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 4.5 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. 14 hours of CPE credit, including 4.5 hours of ethics, are also available.
*ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed 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 addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, 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 setup. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Financial assistance is available for this program. 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 March 10, 2016. No refunds will be granted after March 10, but substitutions will be allowed. After March 10, 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.
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Premium Sponsors
Anthony & Partners, LLC
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, LLP
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, PA
Trenam Law
Supporting Sponsors
BakerHostetler
Gray Robinson, P.A.
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
General Sponsors
KapilaMukamal, LLP
Patron Sponsors
Michael E. Moecker & Associates, Inc.
Special Thanks
We extend our special thanks to Donlin, Recano & Co. for the conference app, Michael E. Moecker & Associates, Inc. for the LIVE@Paskay Daily E-mail, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP for the cell-phone charging station, Thomson Reuters for the printed educational materials and Wilmington Trust for the tote bags.
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Conference Rates
Registration Rates | Early (postmarked by 1/29/16) |
Regular (1/30/16- 2/26/16) |
Late (after 2/26/16) |
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ABI Member
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$365
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$415
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$465
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Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member
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$215
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$265
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$315
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New ABI Member*
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$565
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$615
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$665
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Govt./Academic/Nonprofit New ABI Member*
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$310
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$360
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$410
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* There will be a $30 fee added to all on-site registrations.
** Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $295 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 (see below).
Exhibitor Rates
ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**
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$1000
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration****
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$1,295
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Additional Booth Representative
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$300
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**Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.
****Includes one 6’table and full registration for one booth representative AND one-year ABI membership.
Optional Events
Dine-Around Dinner
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TBD
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Dine-Around Dinner
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TBD
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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.
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