Friday, July 24
12:15 p.m.
Welcome & Information
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Judicial Merry-Go-Round
In this virtual roundtable format, a group of distinguished judges from the Southeast region (and beyond!) will discuss current bankruptcy issues and practical courtroom skills in an innovative Zoom-style presentation. Every 20 minutes, judges and attendees will rotate to a new online “room,” pre-selected by participants. Enjoy quality time and gain valuable insights into best practices from judges and colleagues.
Hon. Benjamin A. Kahn, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D.N.C.); Greensboro
Hon. Suzanne Bauknight
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Tenn.); Knoxville
Hon. Catherine J. Furay
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Wis.); Madison
Hon. Scott M. Grossman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Fort Lauderdale
Hon. Barbara J. Houser, Chief Judge
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Tex.); Dallas
Hon. Stephani W. Humrickhouse
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. N.C.); Raleigh
Hon. Christopher M. Lopez
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Tex.); Houston
Hon. Gregory R. Schaaf
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Ky); Lexington
Hon. Sage M. Sigler
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
1:45-2:00 p.m.
Break
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Big Ag Panel
Hon. Catherine J. Furay, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Wis.); Madison
Brian J. Fox
Alvarez & Marsal; New York
Ryan T. Murphy
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Minneapolis
Kristy N. Waterman
Dean Foods; Dallas
Consumer Panel: Hot topics & more.
More to come!
Valuation Testimony
The panel, featuring a judge, opposing expert witnesses and opposing counsel will present a role play type discussion on valuation testimony in bankruptcy court. The focus of the discussion will be on best practices in attacking and defending expert witness testimony and will also touch on recent pandemic issues impacting valuations.
Hon. Stephani W. Humrickhouse
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. N.C.); Raleigh
David MacGreevey
AlixPartners, LLP; New York
Barry Mukamal
KapilaMukamal, LLP; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Lynn W. Sherman
Trenam Law; Tampa, Fla.
Eric J. Silver
Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.; Miami
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15-4:15 p.m.
How to Have Your Evidence Admitted
David L. Gay
Carlton Fields, P.A.; Miami
Hon. Gregory R. Schaaf
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Ky); Lexington
Alexandra ‘CC’ Schnapp
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Rory D. Whelehan
Whelehan Law Firm, LLC; Greenville, S.C.
Hon. Michael G. Williamson
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D. Fla.); Tampa
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Ethics Quick Hits
The panelists will cover a host of topics, ranging from ethical issues surrounding micro-business chapter 7 cases, confidentiality and ethical issues related to working remotely, to limited representation and obligations of counsel in bankruptcy. You'll also hear a trustee's perspective on conflicts, retention and employing special counsel.
Ashley Edwards, Moderator
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Charlotte, N.C.
Hon. Scott M. Grossman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Fort Lauderdale
Jennifer B. Lyday
Waldrep LLP; Winston-Salem, N.C.
Henry C. Shelton, III
Adams & Reese LLP; Memphis
David A. Wender
Alston & Bird LLP; Atlanta
5:15-6:15 p.m.
Networking Happy Hour
6:15 p.m.
Adjourn
Workshop Chairs
Hon. Benjamin A. Kahn, Judicial Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D.N.C.); Greensboro
James R. Irving, Co-Chair
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum; Louisville, Ky.
Jennifer M. McLemore, Co-Chair
Williams Mullen; Richmond, Va.
Advisory Board
Bryan E. Bates
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP; Atlanta
Jody A. Bedenbaugh
Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel; Columbia, S.C.
David K. Bowsher
Balch & Bingham LLP; Birmingham, Ala.
Christine E. Brimm
Barton Brimm, PA; Columbia, S.C.
Matthew R. Brooks
Troutman Sanders LLP; Atlanta
Beverly M. Burden
Chapter 13 Trustee (E.D. Ky.); Lexington
J. P. Cournoyer
Northen Blue LLP; Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert A. Cox, Jr.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Charlotte, N.C.
Melissa J. Davey
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta
Melissa Davis
KapilaMukamal, LLP; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Denise D. Dell-Powell
Dean, Mead; Orlando, Fla.
Kelly Desgrosseilliers
Epiq; Wilmington, Del.
Jane H. Downey
Moore Taylor Law Firm, P.A.; West Columbia, S.C.
Jeffrey R. Dutson
King & Spalding LLP; Atlanta
Reid E. Dyer
Moore & Van Allen PLLC; Charleston, S.C.
Ashley A. Edwards
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP; Charlotte, N.C.
Jonathan T. Edwards
Alston & Bird LLP; Atlanta
John David Folds
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC; Washington, D.C.
Curt S. Friedberg
GGG Partners, LLC; Atlanta
Craig M. Geno
Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC; Ridgeland, Miss.
Richard R. Gleissner
Gleissner Law Firm; Columbia, S.C.
Elizabeth A. Green
BakerHostetler; Orlando, Fla.
James S. Hadfield
Configure Partners, LLC; Atlanta
John B. Hutton, III
Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Miami
Joe A. Joseph
Burr & Forman LLP; Nashville, Tenn.
Stephanie C. Lieb
Trenam Law; Tampa, Fla.
Justin B. Little
Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC; Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Jennifer B. Lyday
Waldrep LLP; Winston-Salem, N.C.
John H. Maddock III
McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond, Va.
Chris R. Maddux
Butler Snow LLP; Ridgeland, Miss.
John Makuch
Alvarez & Marsal; Atlanta
Ryan E. Manns
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; Dallas
Robert M. Mercer
Mercer Law, LLP; Atlanta
Lance T. Miller
The Claro Group, LLC; Atlanta
Mark A. Mintz
Jones Walker LLP; New Orleans
J. Leland Murphree
Maynard Cooper & Gale; Birmingham, Ala.
Christine L. Myatt
Nexsen Pruet; Greensboro, N.C.
Raoul Nowitz
SOLIC Capital; Atlanta
Jamie W. Olinto
Adams & Reese LLP; Jacksonville, Fla.
Nisha R. Patel
Samuel I. White, P.C.; Richmond, Va.
Edward J. Peterson, III
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.; Tampa, Fla.
Rebecca F. Redwine
Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC; Raleigh, N.C.
Jeremy L. Retherford
Balch & Bingham, LLP; Birmingham, Ala.
David L. Rosendorf
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton; Miami
Ashley S. Rusher
Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A.; Winston-Salem, N.C.
David M. Schilli
Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.; Charlotte, N.C.
J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr.
Burr & Forman LLP; Jacksonville, Fla.
Nicolette C. Vilmos
Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel; Orlando, Fla.
Jason H. Watson
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP; Atlanta
Jeffrey R. Waxman
Morris James LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Michael H. Weaver
Burr & Forman LLP; Columbia, S.C.
Margaret R. Westbrook
K&L Gates LLP; Raleigh, N.C.
Nancy J. Whaley
Office of Nancy J. Whaley, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee; Atlanta
Rory D. Whelehan
Whelehan Law Firm, LLC; Greenville, S.C.
Jeremy S. Williams
Kutak Rock LLP; Richmond, Va.
Kristi S. Williams
Lefkoff, Rubin, Gleason & Russo, P.C.; Atlanta
Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop Sponsors
If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please contact [email protected].
Continuing Education Credit
This program is eligible for 4.25 hours of general CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics, in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 5.1 hours of general CLE credit, including 1.2 hours of ethics, in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit-rounding rules and might not be approved prior to the program. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 4.25 hours, including 1 hour of ethics. NY MCLE: This course or program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 5 credit hours, of which 4 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement and 1 credit hour can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement.
5 hours of CPE credit, including 1 hour of behavioral ethics, are also available. Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
* ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed knowledge of 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.
Conference Rates
ABI Member & Non-member:
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$100
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Program + ABI Membership for New Members*:
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$400
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* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $375 value! Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your membership renewal fee.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be granted for this online program. Should you become unable to attend any or all of the sessions, upon request, a recording of all sessions can be sent to you, along with the corresponding educational materials.
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 is 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.
When and how can I access the virtual conference?
Registered attendees will receive a link via email to the attendee website 48 hours before the first session begins. The link will be sent to the email address you used to register for the program, and this is how you will access all of the conference content. You’ll use the same link each day to access the attendee website for the live conference and whenever you choose to view the on-demand content.
What if I don't receive the link?
Contact [email protected], and a member of the ABI team can provide you with one.
Can I share this link with others?
As with in-person meetings, registrations cannot be shared. The registration provides a secure single sign-on experience for the user.
How much time should I expect to be online during the event days?
The virtual workshop takes place over about 3.5 hours in the afternoon on both Thursday and Friday. During breaks from the live sessions, you can visit other areas of the conference, such as the Attendee Lounge.
Are there any specific technology requirements?
You will be able to access the program sessions without downloading any plug-ins or software. However, for best results, we recommend that you use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Chromium Edge to access the sessions. The program will not be available on a mobile/cell phone (iPhone, Android, Blackberry), but can be accessed through laptop, desktop (PC or Mac) and certain other mobile devices (Surface Pro, iPad).
What are the suggested web browser prerequisites?
Internet Explorer 10 or higher
Chromium Edge 80 or higher
Google Chrome 53.0.2785 or higher
Safari 10.0.602.1.50 or higher
Firefox 76 or higher
Note: Mobile web browsers are not supported.