Conference Information

Hotel

Located in the heart of the city’s business, government and theater districts, the stunning Kansas City Marriott Downtown provides a delightful stay for business and leisure travel. All guest rooms and suites offer spacious design and wireless Internet access. Each and every room is a Room that Works® – ergonomically designed for maximum efficiency. In the evenings, explore the bustling Kansas City Power& Light District, the Midwest’s premier entertainment epicenter. With more than 45 unique and captivating retail outlets, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues, the District offers something for everyone.

 

ABI has negotiated a special conference rate of $129 single/double per night. Reservations are limited, and rooms are held on a first-come, firstserved basis. Reservations may be made by individual attendees directly with the Marriott at (800) 228-9290 or (816) 421-6800, or online at www.marriott.com/mcidt. Click on the “Make a Reservation” link and use the group code BKIBKIA. ABI cannot guarantee registrants a room after September 18, 2009, or once the ABI room block is sold out.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by September 18, 2009. No refunds will be honored after September 18, but substitutions will be allowed.

Continuing Education Credit

Approval for approximately 8 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1 hours of ethics. CPE credit is also available; mark the appropriate box on the registration form. California MCLE—ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 8 hours.

 

ABI offers intermediate to advanced-level courses, which have no prerequisites for attendance. 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 complaint and refund, 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, ABI may allow the individual to work at the 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. Financial assistance is available for this program. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to jgood@abiworld.org.

University of Missouri - Kansas City

The urban public law school with a small liberal arts feel, the UMKC School of Law is dedicated to educating students to become outstanding lawyers serving the community in the highest traditions of the profession. UMKC is committed to producing significant scholarship that will enrich legal discourse among those who study and practice law.

 

Parking information can be found at www.kcmo.org/cec.nsf/web/parkingfacilities (parking validated only for the Auditorium Plaza Garage under Barney Allis Plaza). Parking is also available at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

 

 

On-Site Registration Only