Friday, October 6, 2006

8:00–8:30 am

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Hart Auditorium Georgetown University Law Center

Sponsored by Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP

8:30–9:30 am

First-Day Motions

Including Critical Vendors; Stay Bonuses; Ordinary-Course Professionals; Abuse of DIP Financing; Sale Orders on Day One

9:30–10:00 am

Refreshment Break

Sponsored by Bankruptcy Services, LLC

10:00–11:00 am

Confirmation and Plan Issues

Liquidating Trusts and Post-confirmation Jurisdiction; “Gift” Plans; Absolute Priority after Armstrong; Appeals; Unfair Discrimination

11:00 am–12:00 noon

Creditors and Equity Committees

Appointment, Disclosure Obligation; Sharing Information; Waiver of Attorney/Client Privilege;
Hedge Funds on Committees

12:00–1:30 pm

Box Lunch: Three Break-out Sessions
Facilitator to Lead Discussion from Each Morning Panel

Sponsored by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP

A unique opportunity for attendees to follow up on the morning’s topics in small groups with the judges and speakers.

1:30–2:30 pm

Substantive Consolidation

Deemed Consolidation; Structured Finance; Pre-packaged Plans

2:30–3:30 pm

Legal

Conflicts Issues; Attorney Conflicts from Multiple Representation; Senior, Junior Lien-Holders

3:30–4:00 pm

Refreshment Break

Sponsored by Bankruptcy Services, LLC

4:00–5:00 pm

Corporate Governance

Enjoining Shareholder Meetings and Proxy Fights; Derivative Suits and Releases

5:00–6:15 pm

Cocktail Reception

Sponsored by Sidley Austin LLP