Thursday, August 2
2:30 p.m.
Registration Opens
5:00-6:00 p.m.
“40 Under 40” Spotlight on Professional Development
Join the panelists for a candid interview with ABI’s inaugural “40 Under 40” honorees as they discuss the advice they received and now share for professional development and best practices in the court room.
Hon. Kevin J. Carey, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware; Wilmington, Del.
Ryan G. Foley
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP; Philadelphia
Shanti M. Katona
Polsinelli; Wilmington, Del.
Jennifer B. Kimble
Prime Clerk; New York
Cullen Drescher Speckhart
Wolcott Rivers Gates; Virginia Beach, Va.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, Cole Schotz P.C. and SSG Capital Advisors, LLC.
Friday, August 3
7:15-8:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
Sponsored by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
7:45-8:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
ABI Talks
James E. Van Horn, Moderator
McGuireWoods LLP; Baltimore
Hon. Richard E. Fehling
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Reading, Pa.
Thomas M. Horan
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Laura Davis Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Wilmington, Del.
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Deconstructing the Order, Part II: Confirmation
How well do you understand your confirmation order? This panel will break down some examples of issues that create frustration for bankruptcy judges through inconsistent or vague language, misinterpretation or fundamental flaws. Panelists will navigate typical confirmation documents through drafting to final order.
Marc S. Weinsweig, Moderator
WeinsweigAdvisors; Rockville, Md.
Kara Hammond Coyle
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Eric L. Frank
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia.
Lucian Murley
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Richard Schepacarter
U.S. Department of Justice-Office of the U.S. Trustee; Wilmington, Del.
Interactive Panel: Breaking Down the DIP Budget
This panel will explore the components of the DIP budget and the key issues for different stakeholders. The panelists will discuss how the DIP is constructed, negotiated and presented based on the interests of the debtor, lenders and unsecured creditors, and offer insight for professionals at every level of experience.
Kimberly A. Brown, Moderator
Landis Rath & Cobb LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Rosa J. Evergreen
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP; Washington, D.C.
John P. Madden
Emerald Capital Advisors Corp.; New York
Hon. Stacey L. Meisel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey; Newark, N.J.
Richard Newman
Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago
Fallout of Health Care Consolidation: Who Will Be the Winners and Losers?
This panel will review how consolidation, redevelopment and even brick and mortar vs. online are changing health care, and who is likely to prevail. The panelists will discuss which health care providers are likely to encounter the most stress in the future, and which ones may have ways to fix the American health care system.
Suzanne A. Koenig, Moderator
SAK Management Services, LLC; Northfield, Ill.
Hon. Paul M. Black
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia; Roanoke, Va.
Peter C. Chadwick
Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Washington, D.C.
David N. Crapo
Gibbons P.C.; Newark, N.J.
Warren J. Martin
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.; Morristown, N.J.
Consumer: ABI Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy
Members of the commission will provide an update on recent public meetings, relevant topics and the commission reporting process.
Alane A. Becket
Becket & Lee LLP; Malvern, Pa.
Edward T. Gavin
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.)
Oak Park, Ill.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (2)
Deconstructing the Order, Part II: Confirmation
Interactive Panel: Breaking Down the DIP Budget
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Kicking the Tires: Automotive Supplier Restructurings/Tariffs
In an environment of rapid technological change and political uncertainty, automotive suppliers face fresh challenges. This panel will explore the possibility of trade wars, the politics of infrastructure, and the challenges and possibilities presented by self-driving cars and emerging technologies.
David M. Powlen, Moderator
Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Wanya du Preez
Deloitte CRG; McLean, Va.
Hon. David E. Rice
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland; Baltimore
Joseph R. Sgroi
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP; Detroit, Mich.
Sheryl Toby
Dykema Gossett PLLC; Detroit
Consumer: Consumer and UST Ethics Issues: Bankruptcy Billing, Bundling and the UpRight Decision
This panel will address hot topics in the consumer bankruptcy world, including analysis of the UpRight decision and the ongoing evolution of fee arrangements.
Lisa A. Rynard, Moderator
Purcell, Krug & Haller; Harrisburg, Pa.
Corinne Donohue Adams
Yumkas, Vidmar, Sweeney & Mulrenin, LLC; Columbia, Md.
Hon. Nancy V. Alquist
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland; Baltimore
David Cox
Cox Law Group PLLC; Lynchburg, Va.
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Family Picnic
Sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP
1:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Golf Tournament at Hershey Country Club’s West Course
Shuttle will depart from lobby at 12:15PM.
1:30 p.m.
Optional Event: Trap-Shooting Tournament
Shuttle will depart from Hershey Outfitters at 12:45PM.
Sponsored by Sullivan Hazeltine Allinson LLC
7:00-9:00 p.m.
A Taste of Hershey Dinner and Dancing (kid-friendly!)
Bar sponsored by Polsinelli
Dinner sponsored by Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Dessert sponsored by Epiq
Saturday, August 4
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Judicial Debates
Teresa C. Kohl, Moderator
SSG Capital Advisors, LLC; West Conshohocken, Pa.
Hon. Vincent F. Papalia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey; Newark, N.J.
Hon. Frank J. Santoro
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia; Norfolk, Va.
Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware; Wilmington, Del.
Bruce Grohsgal
Delaware Law School Widener University; Wilmington, Del.
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Plenary Session
Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence/Technology in the Legal Industry
As fast-emerging technologies change the way we conceive of how we will practice law in the very near future, ethics rules will need to address this revolution. The panelists will discuss how to keep ahead of these developments and adapt our practices to best understand and address our developing ethical obligations.
Hon. Henry W. Van Eck
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Pa.
Ericka F. Johnson
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Mette H. Kurth
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP
10:45-12:00 noon
Judicial Round and Round
Hon. Kevin J. Carey, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Paul M. Black
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia; Roanoke, Va.
Hon. Richard E. Fehling
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Reading, Pa.
Hon. Stacey L. Meisel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey; Newark, N.J.
Hon. Vincent F. Papalia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey; Newark, N.J.
Hon. David E. Rice
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland; Baltimore
Hon. Frank J. Santoro
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia; Norfolk, Va.
Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware; Wilmington, Del.
12:00 noon
Adjourn
Workshop Rates
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Regular (6/2/18-7/13/18) |
Late (after 7/13/18) |
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ABI Member
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$650
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$700
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$795
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Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member
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$345
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$395
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$445
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Join and Save*
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$945
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$995
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$1,090
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New Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member*
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$440
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$490
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$540
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* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $325 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.
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ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**
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$1,600
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***
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$1,925
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Additional Booth Representative
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$500
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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 a one-year ABI membership; you must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable.
Note: All exhibitor rates include the Opening Reception, Friday and Saturday Breakfasts and all refreshment breaks.
Optional Events
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Opening Reception
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
$FREE to registrant
$50
$25
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Family Picnic
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$20
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Golf Tournament at Hershey’s West Course
Handicap ________
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$170
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Guest Golf Tournament at Hershey’s West Course
Handicap ________
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$170
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Trap-Shooting Tournament
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$115
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Guest Trap-Shooting Tournament
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$115
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Friday Dinner and Dancing Registrant
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
$30
$90
$45
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Hershey Park Tickets Ages 3 & Up
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$38 |
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..
Sponsors
Conference Information
Hotel
One of the finest historic hotels in America, The Hotel Hershey is known for its refined elegance, signature service and highly rated amenities. Situated high atop the town of Hershey, Pa., this 1930s-era hotel has been recognized with both the Forbes Four-Star Award and the AAA Four-Diamond Award. Outfitted with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, cabana rentals, nightly family s’mores roasts, a full sports complex and more, the Hotel Hershey has something for every family member. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $324 per night. Reservations must be made directly with the resort by July 1, 2018, to secure this special rate. You will receive a unique room reservation link after you have registered with ABI. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the July 1 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. The hotel may sell out, so please make your reservations accordingly.
Continuing Education*
7 hours of CLE credit, including 2.5 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 8 hours of CLE credit, including 3 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit approval regulations and may not be approved prior to the program. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 8.5 credit hours, of which 3 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 7 hours, of which 2.5 hours will apply to ethics. 8 hours of CPE credit, including 3 hours of ethics, are also available.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by July 13, 2018. No refunds will be granted after July 13, but substitutions will be allowed. After July 13, 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.
Optional Events
Golf Tournament at Hershey Country Club’s West Course
Friday, August 3, 1:00 p.m.
Hershey Country Club’s West Course provides a bird’s-eye view of the town – including play atop the hill on the front lawn of Milton Hershey’s estate, High Point Mansion. This par-73 course was designed in 1930 with tree-lined fairways, lush greens and challenging hazards. Green fees are $170 per person, which includes lunch and cart. Lunch will be provided at noon. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form, and indicate your handicap.
Trap-Shooting Tournament
Friday, August 3, 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Sullivan Hazeltine Allinson LLC
Both addictive and challenging, trap-shooting launches targets from a single ‘house’ or machine, generally away from the shooter. Instead of sinking a ball into a hole, shooters aim to break targets. All family members over 12 years of age can safely enjoy this energetic sport at the Palmyra Sportsmen’s Club. The $115 fee includes a boxed lunch, transportation and all tournament fees. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form.
Discounted Tickets to Hershey Park
You can purchase discounted tickets to Hershey Park during your stay (tickets are general admission and can be used August 2 - August 6, 2018). The cost per person is $38 for ages 3 & Up, children 2 and under are free. Purchased tickets will be distributed at registration when you arrive at the hotel. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form.
Cocoa Kids Club
The Cocoa Kids Club is the perfect place for young vacationers (ages 5+) to make new friends and learn new skills, including tennis, basketball, swimming, arts and crafts and ice cream-making. Kids can also visit the Children’s Garden and Butterfly House. Full-day (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) pricing is $75 per child and includes lunch; half-day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 12:00-4:00 p.m.) is $55 per child and includes lunch. Cocoa Clubhouse also offers an evening camp option from 5:00-9:00 p.m., which includes a meal and is $60 per child. To enroll your child(ren) in the Cocoa Kids Club, please call the Hotel Hershey directly at (717) 533-2171.
Chairs
Hon. Nancy V. Alquist, Judicial Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Baltimore
Hon. Laurie S. Silverstein, Judicial Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Thomas M. Horan, Co-Chair
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Teresa C. Kohl, Co-Chair
SSG Capital Advisors, LLC; West Conshohocken, Pa.
James E. Van Horn, Co-Chair
McGuireWoods LLP; Baltimore
Advisory Board
Stuart M. Brown
DLA Piper; Wilmington, Del.
Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP; Baltimore
Kevin P. Clancy
CohnReznick LLP; Edison, N.J.
Tiffany Cobb
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP; Columbus, Ohio
Scott D. Cousins
Bayard, P.A.; Wilmington, Del.
Kara Hammond Coyle
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP; Wilmington, Del.
G. David Dean, II
Cole Schotz P.C.; Baltimore
Paul H. Deutch
Omni Management Group, LLC; New York
Stephen A. Donato
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC; Syracuse, N.Y.
Linda V. Donhauser
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.; Baltimore
Louis J. Ebert
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP; Baltimore
Brett D. Fallon
Morris James LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Mark E. Felger
Cozen O’Connor; Wilmington, Del.
Charles M. Forman
Forman Holt; Paramus, N.J.
Christopher J. Giaimo
Clark Hill PLC; Washington, D.C.
Elizabeth L. Gunn
Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond, Va.
Jason W. Harbour
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond, Va.
Michael R. Herz
Fox Rothschild LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Ericka F. Johnson
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Laura D. Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Lawrence A. Katz
Hirschler Fleischer, PC; Tysons Corner, Va.
Eric M. Kerwood
Epiq Systems, Inc.; New York, N.Y.
Shelley A. Kinsella
Elliott Greenleaf; Wilmington, Del.
James M. Matour
Dilworth Paxson LLP; Philadelphia
Erika L. Morabito
Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington, D.C.
Richard Newman
Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago
Edward A. Phillips
EisnerAmper LLP; Philadelphia
David M. Powlen
Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Richard W. Riley
Duane Morris LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Kenneth A. Rosen
Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Jeffrey N. Rothleder
Clark Hill PLC; Washington, D.C.
Jeffrey M. Schlerf
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Joseph L. Schwartz
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Natasha Songonuga
Gibbons P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
Lisa B. Tancredi
Gebhardt & Smith LLP; Baltimore
Stanley B. Tarr
Blank Rome LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Jeremy P. VanEtten
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Robert A. Weber
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Christopher B. Wick
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Cleveland