Feasibility and Valuation in Subchapter V: Does It Matter?
May 24, 2022
Hosted by the Financial Advisors and Investment Banking Committee
Subchapter V cases often involve troubled small businesses with limited financial means to hire a financial advisor. One unique feature about subchapter V cases is that a case trustee is appointed in every case, and some of these trustees are experienced bankruptcy professionals with backgrounds in accounting and finance. This panel is comprised of nonlawyer subchapter V trustees who regularly serve as financial advisors and accountants in chapter 11 matters. The panelists will share their perspectives on how they have used their financial and accounting experience to help subchapter V debtors successfully negotiate and confirm plans where feasibility and valuation issues have been raised.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
12:00-1:15 PM EDT
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Dawn Cica
Moderator
Carlyon Cica PLLC
Las Vegas
Ted Burr
Mac Restructuring
Advisors, LLC
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Soneet R. Kapila
KapilaMukamal, LLP
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Jolene Wee
JW Infinity
Consulting, LLC
New York
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
What Not to Do: Lessons Learned from Sales that Went Wrong
March 14, 2022
Hosted by the ABI's Asset Sales Committee
The panel will discuss potential pitfalls to avoid when navigating the bidding process, the auction and the sale. The panelists will provide practical, real-world advice based on sales they have been involved in, and will discuss § 363 sales and other distressed sales.
Monday, March 14, 2022
12:00 - 1:15 PM EDT
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Evelyn J. Meltzer,
Moderator
Troutman Pepper
Hamilton Sanders LLP
Wilmington, Del.
Jane Kim
Keller Benvenutti
Kim LLP
San Francisco
Philip J. von Kahle
Michael Moecker
& Associates, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hank Waida
SC&H Group, Inc.
Ellicott City, Md.
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
The Effects of Stress and Remote Work on Mediation: Part Two
May 26, 2022
Hosted by the Mediation Committee
Mediators are akin to psychologists, using skills of diplomacy and psychology to attempt to bring divergent people to a consensus. At ABI's 2022 Annual Spring Meeting, Dr. Bruce Rabin discussed how nearly two years of remote work has taken a psychological toll on people. From the standpoint of legal practice in general and mediation in particular, this has impacted everything from how we do business and how we relate to legal adversaries to how both mediators and mediation parties interact with each other and make decisions. As a follow-up to Dr. Rabin’s presentation, this webinar will discuss further the impacts, pros and cons, of remote mediation, which has forced mediators to adapt their skills to an environment where the parties never get in the same room. What difficulties does remote mediation present? What observations have been made on how remote mediation has affected the decision-making process? Does remote mediation pose unique challenges to obtaining a settlement? What has been made easier using remote technologies? This webinar will also report on the results of a survey the Mediation Committee conducted regarding members' thoughts and comments about remote mediation, and whether it is here to stay in some hybrid fashion.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Hon. Judith K.
Fitzgerald (ret.),
Moderator
Tucker Law
Pittsburgh
Connor Bifferato
The Bifferato Firm
Wilmington
Judith Elkin
Pachulski Stang
Ziehl & Jones
New York
Michael J. Riela
Tannenbaum Helpern
Syracuse & Hirschtritt
LLP
New York
Emily Wall
Cavazos Hendricks
Poirot, P.C.
Dallas
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls in Litigation and Recurring Legal Issues
March 9, 2022
Sponsored by
ABI and Reid Collins & Tsai LLP have joined together to present a three-part webinar series focusing on recurring issues that arise in post-bankruptcy litigation involving trustees, and how to set up trustees for success in pursuing litigation claims.
The final session of the series will take place on March 9, 2022 at 1 PM ET and will be done in in partnership with ABI's Commercial Fraud Committee. Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls in Litigation and Recurring Legal Issues, will have a panel featuring Peter Kravitz, Province, LLC; Erica Weisgerber, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; and, Ryan Goldstein and Keith Cohan from Reid Collins & Tsai LLP.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
1:00 - 2:15 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Keith Y. Cohan
Reid Collins &
Tsai LLP
Austin, TX
Ryan M. Goldstein
Reid Collins &
Tsai LLP
Austin, TX
Peter Kravitz
Province, LLC
Henderson, NV
Erica S. Weisgerber
Debevoise &
Plimpton LLP
New York, NY
To watch the first two webinars of this series, Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls at the Pre-Plan Stage, and Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls at Plan Confirmation and the Investigation Phase please visit our eLearning page.
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
First Day by Reorg: 2021 Chapter 11 Filings, A Year in Review
February 22, 2022
Sponsored by
First Day by Reorg Year in Review: 2021 Sets Record for Billion-Dollar Real Estate Filings
Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Josh Sussberg will join Jessica Steinhagen and Ian Howland of Reorg's First Day team to provide an overview of 2021 chapter 11 filings data and trends, moderated by ABI Public Affairs Officer John Hartgen. They will also provide industry-level insights across various sectors and highlight key takeaways.
Following 2020, the busiest year for chapter 11s on First Day record, 2021 was the slowest and is the first in at least six years to record fewer than 300 cases, with 275. All sectors recorded a drop in filings except for real estate and utilities. Real estate matched 2020’s total exactly, and utilities were up 57% because of Winter Storm Uri’s impact on power-producers in Texas. 2021 included five real estate chapter 11s with more than $1 billion in debt; the sector led all others with respect to filings.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
John Hartgen,
Moderator
ABI
Alexandria, Va.
Ian Howland
Reorg
New York
Jessica Steinhagen
Reorg
New York
Joshua A. Sussberg
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
New York
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
Essential Concepts in Hospitality Industry Legal Issues
February 16, 2022
Sponsored by ABI's Real Estate Committee
The hospitality sector is unique as even before the fundamentals of bankruptcy restructuring come into play, practitioners must first focus on the basic blocking and tackling of the legal of issues that are unique to the hotel business. Examples include brand flag licensing agreements, hotel management agreements, Property Improvement Plans (PIP), and more. This program will focus on these issues to prepare attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals for future restructuring assignments.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
12:30 - 1:45 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Jason J. DeJonker
Bryan Cave
Leighton Paisner LLP
Chicago, IL
Brian E. Greer
Greenberg Traurig,
LLP
New York, NY
Dania Slim
Pillsbury Winthrop
Shaw Pittman LLP
Miami, FL
Evan T. Miller,
Moderator
Bayard, P.A.
Wilmington, DE
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
PwC presents: 2022 Restructuring Outlook
February 8, 2022
Sponsored by
PwC joins the American Bankruptcy Institute to discuss restructuring activity in 2021 and to look ahead at trends we may see in 2022. Additionally, we will explore industries to watch and host a live audience Q&A.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
12:30 - 1:30 PM EST
THERE IS NO CLE FOR THIS PROGRAM
William J. Rochelle,
Moderator
American Bankruptcy
Institute
New York
Rachel E. Albanese
DLA Piper
New York
Lorie Beers
Cowen Inc.
New York
Steven J. Fleming
PwC US
New York
David T. Tyburski
PwC US
New York
Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls at Plan Confirmation and the Investigation Phase
February 10, 2022
Sponsored by
ABI and Reid Collins & Tsai LLP have joined together to present a three-part webinar series focusing on recurring issues that arise in post-bankruptcy litigation involving trustees, and how to set up trustees for success in pursuing litigation claims. This session, the second in the series, is being presented in partnership with ABI's Commercial Fraud Committee.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
1:00 - 2:15 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Yonah Jaffe,
Moderator
Reid Collins
& Tsai LLP
New York
Michael M. Eidelman
Vedder Price P.C.
Chicago
David M. Posner
Kilpatrick Townsend
& Stockton LLP
New York
Jeremy W. Ryan
Potter Anderson
& Corroon LLP
Wilmington, Del.
The final session, Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls in Litigation and Recurring Legal Issues, will take place on March 9, 2022, and will feature Peter Kravitz, Province, LLC; Erica Weisgerber, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; and, Ryan Goldstein and Keith Cohan from Reid Collins & Tsai LLP.
To watch the first webinar of this series, Litigating Claims by Trustees: Avoiding Pitfalls at the Pre-Plan Stage, please visit our eLearning page.
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
The Interests of State Governments in Commercial Bankruptcy Cases
March 10, 2022
Sponsored by the Commercial and Regulatory Law Committees
Our panel of experts will discuss strategies for effectively working with State Attorney General Offices to resolve hot-button commercial bankruptcy issues.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
12:00 - 1:15 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Jason Binford,
Moderator
Texas Office of
Attorney General
Austin, TX
Jeffrey K. Garfinkle
Buchalter
Irvine, CA
Alan R. Rosenberg
Markowitz, Ringel,
Trusty + Hartog, P.A.
Miami, FL
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.
Distressed Higher Education: How to Restructure Colleges and Universities
January 26, 2022
Sponsored by ABI's Financial Advisors and Investment Banking Committee
Although the COVID-19 emergency has battered many industries, it did not mark the beginning of what is currently besieging colleges and universities; issues have been brewing beneath the surface of these proud institutions for a long time. The headwinds of shrinking enrollment, increased competition and downward pressures on tuition are causing many institutions in higher education to address their economic viability. Increasing costs and decreasing revenues are a recipe for disaster in any business, and colleges and universities are not immune to such challenges, which are further exacerbated by regulatory obligations and academic culture, especially when it comes to restructuring smaller institutions. Learn first-hand from experts in the field how colleges and universities can best be restructured.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
1:00 - 2:15 PM EST
This webinar is free to attend, and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.*
Jennifer Taylor,
Moderator
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
San Francisco
Matthew G. Roseman
Cullen and Dykman LLP
Garden City, N.Y.
Bert Weil
Getzler Henrich &
Associates LLC
New York
* 1.0 hour of general CLE credit is available in the following pre-approved 60-minute-hour states (1.8 hours in 50-minute-hour states): AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, GA, IL, MO, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI and WV. These states follow an approved-jurisdiction policy: AZ, CO, CT, NH and NY. ABI will submit attendance to DE, IL, NV, PA, TN and TX. Attendees from Illinois claiming credit more than 30 days after an event will be charged the $25 Illinois late-credit claim fee that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. For those jurisdictions not listed, ABI will not seek direct accreditation; attorneys will need to self-submit. Some states might not allow self-submission. ABI will issue certificates for attorneys to self-submit for approval. ABI charges an administrative fee of $5 for Members and $25 for non-members upon requesting CLE credit for this program. Further details will be provided the day of the event.