The American Bankruptcy Institute and the Central States Advisory Board continue their tradition this year of bringing seasoned insolvency professionals together to discuss the leading issues in the industry, with a focus on the Upper Midwest region.
You will be able to design your own learning experience with business, consumer and skills offerings during this two-day online experience, making this a program you will not want to miss — all from the comfort of your home or office.
And don’t forget the networking! Virtually connect with colleagues familiar and new during evening networking events.
The Central States Bankruptcy Workshop session recordings will be viewable until July 18, 2021.
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Kick off the first day of the Central States Bankruptcy Workshop with a cup of coffee, courtesy of MorrisAnderson. Be sure to check your email for your free voucher. *Registered attendees only.*
Welcome
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Business Track
Capital Markets and Commercial Real Estate Update
The panelists will discuss the state of the middle-market and commercial real estate industries, with a focus on the capital markets and current transactions. Topics covered will include a review of financing and M&A alternatives, how lenders are dealing with distressed companies and assets, key issues in lease restructuring, and the future of the office sector.
Sponsored by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Skills Track
Unlocking Gating Issues in Potential Debtor Engagements
This panel will discuss several threshold issues that should be considered when determining whether you can and should represent a potential debtor client, including (1) whether you can ethically and legally be retained, (2) how you can be compensated for your work, (3) whether your potential client has the requisite corporate authority, and (4) reasons to walk away from an engagement before it’s too late. The panelists will highlight real-life examples and provide best practices and pitfalls to avoid with respect to these issues.
Sponsored by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Stretch Break
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Consumer Track
Dumb and Dumber: A Bankruptcy Stay Story
The panel will enact three hypotheticals involving repeat filer/debtor Harry, his not-quite-blue-stocking creditor Lloyd of Lloyd’s Auto Lot, and the chapter 7 and chapter 13 trustees, Dusty and Rusty. The legal issues presented will concern the “expiring stay” for repeat filers, redemption of repossessed vehicles, a discharge violation question involving refusal to release the car lien/title, and the attendant procedural and costs questions for each. Ripe Potatoes rates this a “must see”!
Sponsored by Varnum LLP
Skills Track
Have We Got a Sale for You!
This panel features seasoned professionals discussing and demonstrating how to address and negotiate appropriate bid procedures and run an effective sales process. The panelists will discuss these issues in the presence of a judge through the presentation of a hypothetical sale that has more than its share of complicating factors.
Sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP
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Sponsored by Sherwood & agencyIP
Covid’s Disruption of the Insolvency World
This panel will discuss the effects that the pandemic has had on both business and consumer bankruptcy filings, as well insolvency case work in general. The panelists will provide their insights on whether there will be permanent changes to bankruptcy and insolvency practice spurred by COVID-19.
Sponsored by AlixPartners, LLP
Virtual Mix & Mingle
Sponsored by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Start the last day of the Central States Bankruptcy Workshop with a cup of coffee, courtesy of Cozen O'Connor. Be sure to check your email for your free voucher. *Registered attendees only.*
Avoiding the Dreaded B-Word: Alternatives to Bankruptcy
The panelists will discuss in-court and out-of-court options for distressed businesses, as well as alternatives both pre- and post-COVID-19, drawing upon their experiences and what they see in the market going forward.
Sponsored by Ballard Spahr LLP
The Sherwood Streaming Koncerts Series Break
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Sponsored by Sherwood & agencyIP
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Business Track
Subchapter V: A Practical Look at the First 12 Months of the Small Business Reorganization Act
This panel will provide a statistical overview of the cases filed in the first year under the SBRA, examine how subchapter V may provide a more attractive and viable chapter 11 option for specific debtors, and consider the legislation’s impact on various types of creditors. In addition, the panelists will discuss the role, duties and compensation of subchapter V trustees as developed by the case law and practice, from the differing perspectives of a lawyer trustee and a financial consultant trustee.
Sponsored by Ice Miller LLP
Consumer Track
Estopping the Madness: Personal-Injury Claims and Exemptions in Chapter 7 and 13 Cases
This panel will discuss such personal-injury issues as mesh, malpractice and abuse cases in chapters 7 and 13. The discussion will include interviewing the client, appropriate disclosure of such claims, property of the estate, judicial estoppel, medical liens, federal and state exemptions, and settlements.
Sponsored by Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
Stretch Break
Remote Work Is Here to Stay: Are You Meeting Your Cybersecurity (and Ethical) Obligations?
Every business has an obligation to protect and secure confidential information that it may receive from employees, customers and clients. For lawyers and law firms, this duty is heightened to an ethical obligation to clients. Remote-work environments, which are likely to continue post-COVID-19, place additional strains on businesses to ensure that appropriate technology and practices are in place to reasonably protect data. This panel will discuss these ethical obligations generally and will provide advice on practical best practices for adapting and complying while working in a remote environment. The “new norm” extends the boundaries of the work environment, which lawyers and law firms will need to continue to assess, invest in and harden appropriately to protect data accordingly.
Sponsored by Freeborn & Peters LLP
Virtual Mix & Mingle
Sponsored by FrankGecker, LLP
ABI Member/Non-Member: $300
Registration + ABI Membership for New Members*: $650
Gov’t./Aca./Nonprofit.: $200
Gov’t./Aca./Nonprofit for New Members*: $325
* Includes a one-year ABI membership. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the base 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 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.
Workshop Chairs
Advisory Board
The Central States Bankruptcy Workshop session recordings will be viewable until July 18, 2021.
The live virtual program is eligible for up 6 hours of total CLE credit in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 7.2 hours of total CLE credit in 50-minute-hour states. With up to 2.0 hours of Skills credit and 1.0 hours of Ethics in 60 min states and 2.4 hours of Skills and 1.2 hours of Ethics in 50 minute 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.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live delivered online due to COVID-19.
Please note that CPE is not available for attending the Central States Bankruptcy Workshop at this time.
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 your link.
Can I share this link with others?
As with in-person meetings, registrations cannot be shared. The registration link 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 conference sessions take place for approximately 4.5 hours on both Thursday and Friday afternoon.
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/cellphone (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.