Tuesday, March 24
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration
The Advisory Board welcomes you to a complimentary continental breakfast.
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Welcome by Conference Leadership
9:15-10:30 a.m.
State of the State
This session will discuss the current financial climate and when (if ever) we might begin to see an uptick in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Will there still be an appetite for chapter 11, even if interest rates are raised?
Cynthia A. Nelson, Moderator
FTI Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles
Nathan J. Cook
AlixPartners LLP; Los Angeles
Adolfo L. Laurenti
Mesirow Financial Consulting, LLC; Chicago
Lawrence R. Perkins
SierraConstellation Partners LLC; Santa Ana
William T. Rule
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; Washington, D.C.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Diamond McCarthy LLP and Hackman Capital Partners
10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions (2)
New End Game: Current Resolutions of Chapter 11 Cases
This panel will explore how chapter 11 cases are currently being resolved, as many have not been going through a restructuring or reorganization. Structured dismissals, chapter 7 conversions, sale processes, liquidating trusts and other resolutions will be discussed.
A. Kyle Everett, Moderator
Development Specialists, Inc., San Francisco
Hon. Julia W. Brand
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Los Angeles
Tracy Hope Davis
Office of U.S. Trustee; San Francisco
Gary E. Klausner
Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P.; Los Angeles
Robert A. Kors
Castellammare Advisors, LLC; Pacific Palisades
The World of SARE Cases
This panel will address recent developments in SARE cases.
Christopher A. Ward, Moderator
Polsinelli PC; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Hannah L. Blumenstiel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Cal.); San Francisco
Talitha Gray Kozlowski
Gordon Silver; Las Vegas
Franklind Davis Lea
Tactical Financial Consulting, LLC; Alpharetta, Ga.
Keith C. Owens
Venable LLP; Los Angeles
12:00-1:15 p.m.
Luncheon
Sponsored by Gavin/Solmonese LLC, Gordon Silver, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
ABI Commission Report
Prof. Kenneth N. Klee
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law; Los Angeles
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Living on the [H]edge: Where Distressed Investors are Taking Modern Bankruptcy Practice
This panel will explore the role of hedge funds in bankruptcy cases, including how they have changed the restructuring landscape.
Peter M. Gilhuly, Moderator
Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles
Gary Hobart
Beach Point Capital Management; Los Angeles
Isaac M. Pachulski
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles
Teri Stratton
Piper Jaffray Co.; El Segundo
Individual Chapter 11 Cases
This panel will address recent developments in chapter 11 cases for individuals.
Hon. Scott C. Clarkson, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Santa Ana
Dawn M. Cica
Fox Rothschild LLP; Las Vegas
Leslie A. Cohen
Leslie Cohen Law PC; Santa Monica
Ori Katz
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP; San Francisco
Michael T. O’Halloran
Law Office of Michael T. O’Halloran; San Diego
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Berkeley Research Group and Fox Rothschild LLP
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Confirmation Trial Skills
This panel will explore key issues via a live demonstration of a confirmation hearing. Learn what evidence is required to confirm a plan, and how to present and cross-examine experts in connection with feasibility. How would you rule?
Hon. Barry Russell, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.); Los Angeles
T. Scott Avila
Deloitte CRG; Los Angeles
Edward T. Gavin
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
William N. Lobel
Lobel, Neue & Till, LLP; Newport Beach
Eric D. Winston
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP; Los Angeles
4:15-6:00 p.m.
Reception
Sponsored by AlixPartners LLP, GlassRatner, Greenberg Glusker and Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP
Bankruptcy Battleground West Advisory Board
Conference Co-Chairs
Shirley Cho
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles
Eve H. Karasik
Gordon Silver, Los Angeles
Judicial Chair
Hon. Hannah L. Blumenstiel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Cal.); San Francisco
Advisory Board
Steven M. Berman
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Tampa, Fla.
Richard W. Brunette
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP; Los Angeles
Sara L. Chenetz
Perkins Coie LLP; Los Angeles
Dawn M. Cica
Fox Rothschild, Las Vegas
Jeffry A. Davis
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.; San Diego
Karol K. Denniston
Squire Patton Boggs; San Francisco
Van C. Durrer, II
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Los Angeles
A. Kyle Everett
Development Specialists, Inc.; Los Angeles
Lisa Hill Fenning
Arnold & Porter LLP; Los Angeles
Scott F. Gautier
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.; Los Angeles
Paul R. Glassman
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C.; Santa Monica
David B. Golubchik
Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P.; Los Angeles
Richard H. Golubow
Winthrop Couchot PC; Newport Beach
David M. Guess
Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP; Los Angeles
Jennifer Hayes
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP; San Francisco
Robbin L. Itkin
Steptoe & Johnson LLP; Century City
Lance J. Jurich
Loeb & Loeb LLP; Los Angeles
Thomas R. Kreller
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP; Los Angeles
Mette H. Kurth
Fox Rothschild, Los Angeles
Winston Mar
SierraConstellation Partners LLC; Los Angeles
Cynthia A. Nelson
FTI Consulting, Inc.; Los Angeles
Brian K. Osborne
Rust Omni; Woodland Hills
Keith C. Owens
Venable LLP; Los Angeles
Kimberly A. Posin
Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles
Victor A. Sahn
SulmeyerKupetz, APC; Los Angeles
Michelle Salazar
Tiger Capital Group, LLC; Westlake Village
Timothy G. Skillman
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Los Angeles
Allen Soong
Deloitte CRG; Los Angeles
Randye B. Soref
Polsinelli LLP; Los Angeles
Christopher D. Sullivan
Diamond McCarthy LLP; San Francisco
Victor A. Vilaplana
Foley & Lardner LLP; San Diego
Nellwyn Voorhies-Kantak
Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc.; San Diego
Genevieve G. Weiner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Los Angeles
Richard L. Wynne
Jones Day; Los Angeles
Conference Information
Hotel
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Reservations may be made by contacting the hotel at (310) 228-1234.
Continuing Education Credit
6 hours of general CLE credit are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 7 hours of general CLE credit 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 6 hours. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 6 hours of credit, which can be applied toward professional practice. 7 hours of CPE credit are also available.
*ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees have some 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 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 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, we may allow the individual to work at our 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. For information on tuition assistance, 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 3, 2015. No refunds will be granted after March 3, but substitutions will be allowed. After March 3, 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.
2015 Bankruptcy Battleground West Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsor
2015 Bankruptcy Battleground West Advisory Board
Morning Coffee Break Sponsors
Diamond McCarthy LLP
Hackman Capital Partners
Luncheon Sponsor
Gavin/Solmonese LLC
Gordon Silver
Loeb & Loeb LLP
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Afternoon Refreshment Break Sponsor
Berkeley Research Group
Fox Rothschild LLP
Reception Sponsors
AlixPartners LLP
GlassRatner
Greenberg Glusker
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Cell Phone Charging Station Sponsor
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Printed Pocket Agenda Sponsor
Deloitte CRG
Water Bottle Sponsor
FTI Consulting, Inc
General Sponsor
Capstone Advisory Group
Development Specialists, Inc.
East West Bank
Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP
Stadling Yocca Carlson & Routh, P.C.
2015 Bankruptcy Battleground West Rates
Registration Rates |
Early |
Regular |
Late |
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ABI Member | $445 | $495 | $545 |
Gov’t./Aca./Nonprofit ABI Member |
$225 | $275 | $325 |
New ABI Member* | $720 | $770 | $820 |
Gov’t./Aca./Nonprofit New ABI Member* |
$320 | $370 | $420 |
* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $295 value! Expired members should select the member rate and add in the membership renewal fee. You must be an ABI member to attend the conference.
* There will be a $50 fee added to all on-site registrations