ABI and the Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop Advisory Board are pleased to present the 2021 Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop virtually, live from The Breakers Palm Beach.
Diversity, SBRA and What’s Next will be covered in general sessions. While an outstanding faculty of regional judges, academics and practitioners tackle the most pressing business, consumer and skill-focused topics of the insolvency industry today.
Because you might not be able or ready to travel to our in-person event, ABI will be bringing its Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop to you virtually, live from The Breakers Palm Beach. Through an innovative and interactive platform, attendees of the virtual workshop will be be able to be present for livestreamed panels and have access to on-demand sessions through September 1.
Click here to access the schedule for the in-person program.
The following sessions will be simulcast live from The Breakers.
Plenary Session
Infected, Vaccinated or Cured?
A look at the economic impact of COVID and the road ahead, including which industries will continue to struggle and may be casualties, which seem immune to the pandemic’s effects, and which were initially sick but appear to be on the road to recovery.
Stretch Break
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Fast, but Not So Fast: Recent Developments in PPP Loans and the CARES Act
Uncle Sam said, “Take the money; everything will be OK.” Now, the IRS, SBA and Congress are changing the rules, creating new hurdles for distressed businesses. This panel dives into recent legislation in CARES II and the evolving legal and regulatory landscape governing access to, and repayment of, PPP and EIDL loans.
Consumer: Intersection of State Court Causes of Action in Bankruptcy
State law and bankruptcy law intersect in any number of ways in any given bankruptcy case. This panel will focus on a few of the issues that arise in this context and discuss recent case law, as well as practice tips and strategy. More specifically, the panelists will cover the abstention doctrine and how bankruptcy courts analyze various state law claims under that doctrine; the potential impact of a bankruptcy case on divorce proceedings, including automatic stay and discharge issues; and the limitations on pursuing state court claims, such as standing, collateral estoppel and third-party releases. We hope you will join us and contribute your questions and experiences to the conversation.
Stretch Break
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Consumer: Mortgage Forbearance and Modification Issues
This panel will discuss changes in the CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act, as well as general housing issues.
360° of Investigation: A Roundtable Discussion Regarding the Investigation of Debtors and Recovery of Assets
This panel of lawyers and insolvency professionals will lead a roundtable discussion regarding investigating debtors and recovering assets to enhance the value of a bankruptcy estate.
Lunchtime Virtual Networking
The following sessions will be on-demand beginning around 12:30 pm EDT.
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Stay 6 Feet Apart: Restructurings in the Hotel, Hospitality and Leisure Space
Arguably no other industry has been impacted by the pandemic as much as the hospitality and leisure space. Hotels and conference centers are facing historic vacancy rates, while Airbnb’s IPO raised $86 billion. This panel discusses the unique challenges facing hotel and hospitality owners, operators, investors and brands seeking to ride out the current storm.
I Can Use § 363 for That?!
This panel will discuss recent developments in the sale context and unusual uses of § 363.
All sessions from Friday and Saturday morning will be available on-demand on the platform post-conference.
Plenary Session
Be in the Room Where It Happens: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
This panel will focus on issues regarding gender, race, diversity and belonging, and how to build a resilient workplace.
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Energy Restructuring: What’s New in the Second Wave
This panel will focus on the most recent wave of energy and oil & gas restructurings, discussing the latest trends and strategies nationally and regionally. The panelists will focus on evolving legal issues, including the rejection of midstream contracts and the competing jurisdictions of bankruptcy courts and federal agencies, as well as the potential impact of anticipated federal regulations and policy.
Curbside Restructurings: Distress in Restaurants and Retail
This panel will focus on the current crisis in the restaurant and retail sectors, looking at the financial, operational and regulatory impacts of the pandemic, landlord/tenant disputes and other restructuring challenges.
Consumer: Recent Developments Relating to the Automatic Stay and Discharge (and Post-Discharge) Violations
This panel will address recent developments relating to the automatic stay, including City of Chicago v. Fulton and its aftermath, as well as discharge and post-discharge violations.
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Skills: The Use and Ethical Considerations of Technology in Remote Legal Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
This panel will share technology tips and best practices, both internally and with clients, and address ethical considerations of technology in a practice.
Consumer: New Chapter 13 Legislation (Including Possible Chapter 10)
All sessions from Friday and Saturday morning will be available on-demand on the platform post-conference.
Plenary Session
Small Business Reorganization Act Workshop
This panel will provide a brief overview of how subchapter V is working in the system, the role of trustees, and hot topics related to subchapter V, including eligibility, disposable income, post-confirmation default and remedies, and much more.
Judicial Session: Small Group Breakouts on Ethical Dilemmas
Small group breakouts, led by the judges of the Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop, will focus on different ethical dilemmas facing practitioners.
Virtual Attendee Rate
ABI Member: $225
ABI Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. Member: $150
Join & Save*: $575
Join & Save Govt./Nonprofit/Aca.*: $250
*Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $375 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.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be granted for this online program. Should you become unable to attend any or all of the sessions, a recording of all sessions will 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 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].
Workshop Chairs
Hon. Benjamin A. Kahn, Judicial Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (M.D.N.C.) | Greensboro
James R. Irving, Co-Chair
Dentons | 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 Riley & Scarborough LLP | Columbia, S.C.
David K. Bowsher
Balch & Bingham LLP | Birmingham, Ala.
Christine E. Brimm
Barton Brimm, PA | Columbia, S.C.
Matthew R. Brooks
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP | Atlanta
Beverly M. Burden
Chapter 13 Trustee (E.D. Ky.) | Lexington
John 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 | West Columbia, S.C.
Jeffrey R. Dutson
King & Spalding LLP | Atlanta
Reid E. Dyer
Moore & Van Allen | 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, LLC | 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 Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC | Winston Salem, N.C.
John H. Maddock, III
McGuireWoods LLP | Richmond, Va.
Christopher R. Maddux
Butler Snow LLP | Ridgeland, Miss.
John Makuch
Alvarez & Marsal | Atlanta
Ryan E. Manns
Norton Rose Fulbright | Dallas
Robert M. Mercer
Mercer Law LLC | Atlanta
Lance T. Miller
The Claro Group | Washington, D.C.
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
Nisha R. Patel
Samuel I. White, P.C. | Richmond
Edward J. Peterson, III
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. | Tampa, Fla.
Rebecca Finch Redwine
Hendren, Redwine & Malone, PLLC | Raleigh, N.C.
Jeremy L. Retherford
Balch & Bingham LLP | Birmingham
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 Riley & Scarborough LLP | Orlando, Fla.
Jason H. Watson
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP | Atlanta
Jeffrey R. Waxman
Morris James LLP | Wilmington, Del.
Michael H. Weaver
Rogers Townsend, LLC | Columbia, S.C.
Margaret R. Westbrook
K&L Gates LLP | Raleigh, N.C.
Nancy J. Whaley
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee (N.D. Ga.) | 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 & Williams, P.C. | Atlanta
Southeast On-demand (applies to any sessions viewed non-simulcast)
Cumulative CLE certificates for on-demand sessions will be issued after September 1.
CPE credit is NOT AVAILABLE for the Virtual Workshop.
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.
Will I be able to watch the session recordings at a later date?
The session recordings will be available directly on the attendee page using your 'Magic Link'. Recordings will be accessible until September 1, 2021.
What version of zoom do I need?
To maximize your experience, please make sure you have updated to version 5.3.0 or higher of Zoom so you can enjoy its latest features.
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.