This two-part, 3.5-hour program fully covers the sources of bankruptcy law, jurisdiction and venue, basic concepts such as property of estate and claims, dischargeability, avoiding powers, and more. The faculty includes a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, a former ABI Resident Scholar, and a co-author of the treatise, Bankruptcy in Practice.

Speakers:

• Michael L. Bernstein

  Arnold & Porter LLP; Washington, D.C.

• Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens

  U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Richmond, Va.

• Prof. Jack F. Williams

  Former ABI Resident Scholar
  Georgia State University, BDO Seidman LLP; Atlanta
   

This two-part, 3.5-hour program fully covers the procedures and strategies of the typical chapter 11 case from pre-bankruptcy planning through plan confirmation and beyond; DIP financing, executory contracts and leases, sales, workouts, corporate governance, and tax issues are also fully treated. The faculty includes a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge as well as attorney and nonattorney professionals experienced in corporate reorganizations.

Speakers:

• Erik Jordan

  KPMG Corporate Finance LLC; Costa Mesa, Calif.

• Edna Lee

  Mesirow Financial Consulting, LLC; New York

• Daniel J. McGuire

  Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago

• Hon. Stephen S. Mitchell

  U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Alexandria