NACBA's 28th Annual Convention: Full Schedule

9:00am PDT

New Bankruptcy Attorney and Bankruptcy Paralegal Bootcamp

Whether you’re a new bankruptcy attorney, paralegal, or an attorney seeking a refresher program, NACBA has you covered with this fantastic one-day intensive pre-conference program. Bankruptcy is not about filling-out forms. Bankruptcy is a serious area of law and can be riddled with malpractice pitfalls. The quality of our legal work matters and this is where we can all improve. Attorneys: Send your paralegals! Law firms: Send your new attorneys!

Agenda:

Overview of Bankruptcy – Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, and SBRA
Stay in Your Lane! Unlicensed practice of law. How to train staff to understand the difference between answering a general question v. giving legal advice. Ethics.
Polished Legal Drafting (proper grammar, punctuation, active voice, eliminate legalese, proper formatting, proper citations, and more!)
- Professional Business Letters – Appointment letters, Consult F/U letters, Engagement Letters, Non-Engagement, Disengagement, Welcome Letters, 341 Letters, Discharge, Dismissal, Case Closure Letters, Conflict Waivers
- Drafting Declarations – Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How? Show me the Exhibits
- Preparing Exhibits
- Complying with FRBP, FRCP, LBRs
- Email v. Snail Mail or Both
Intake Process, Client Questionnaires, Best practices
Malpractice Pitfalls
- When to File? Where to File? Don’t File! Refer it or decline it!
- Know Your Exemptions
- Know When You Need Outside Counsel - Estate Planning Issues, Family Law, Criminal, Civil, Corporate, Tax, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury – Bankruptcy Crossover Issues are Huge!
- Conflicts of Interest
- Written Fee Agreements
Collection of Documents
Systems, Apps, Software, Client Portals … Oh My!!!
Petition Preparation, Means Test, Income Calculation & Evidence!!!
Best Practices for Filing
Preparation of Trustee Documents, Trustee Requests, UST Inquiries
Documenting your file, your time, and supporting your attorney
Understanding the Business of Bankruptcy
- Duty to Your Client
- Profitability
- Budgeting
- Ethics
- CYA
Discharge, Dismissal, and Multiple Filings – How to Conclude a Case

Speakers

Mike Gouveia

Owner, Law Office of Michael Gouveia

Michael GouveiaBankruptcy Attorney, Mentor and Coach“BKmike” has taught bankruptcyfundamentals to attorneys and their staffs for over ten years.This is his third year presenting at NACBA.He is also the creator on the popular website “bkmike.com”,for the bankruptcy professional... Read More →

Rachel Foley

CEO, Foley Law - KC Bankruptcy

Rachel established Foley Law which is also known as KC Bankruptcy. She dedicates over 90% of her time to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. Her undergraduate training was mainly in the sciences and medicine.However, it was the freedom of debt described in Deuteronomy 15:1-2... Read More →

Tara Twomey

National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center

She is currently Of Counsel to the National Consumer Law Center and the Executive Director for the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center. Ms. Twomey also serves as the Consumer Claims Trustee in the chapter 11 cases of Ditech Holding Corporation and its affiliates. In 2021, she... Read More →

Jenny Doling

Attorney - Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, J. DOLING LAW, PC

Jenny is a staunch Bankruptcy and Consumer Rights Attorney. She is a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist and she serves on NACBA’s Board of Directors. She was honored in 2013 with NACBA’s Distinguished Service award. In 2016, she received the Hammes-Shulman Legislative Advocacy Award... Read More →

Carol Colliersmith

Attorney, Law Office of Carol Colliersmith

Ms. Colliersmith received her law degree from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida and has practiced exclusively consumer and small business bankruptcy law since 2001. She has been an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys... Read More →

Pam Stewart

Law Office of Pamela Stewart

Isabel Tostado

Certified Paralegal, J. Doling Law, PC

Isabel is bilingual and a California Certified Paralegal. She’s been a member of Jenny Doling's team for 12 years. Isabel has prepared thousands of cases with a special focus on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.Isabel frequently attends continuing education conferences... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2020 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Studio D-E

Pre Con, Newbie

9:00am PDT

Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA)

The Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) takes effect on February 19, 2020. NACBA is pleased to provide this one-day intensive pre-conference program on SBRA, focusing on how best to represent small business debtors under SBRA. SBRA is a new addition to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and fills a much-needed gap for debtors caught between Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. SBRA is designed for a small business debtors engaged in commercial or business activity with a current debt limit of $2,725,625. SBRA reduces many of the harsh deadlines and stresses put on small businesses who filed under Chapter 11.

Agenda:
Introduction to SBRA (Sub-Chapter V)

Compare and contrast SBRA to Chapter 11 and Chapter 13
- Benefits
- Burdens
Review New Rules
Review New Forms (w/Sample Forms)
Intake Process and Evaluation of a Potential SBRA Case
Engagement, Retainer Agreements, and Fees (w/Sample Forms)
Practical Checklists, Deadlines, and Motions (w/Sample Forms)
Engaging Support Staff for the Success of the Case
Best Practices and Ethics
UST Role in SBRA Cases
Filing your first Ch. V Case
Strategies for Confirming Your Plan
Consequences of Dismissed Cases
Concluding a SBRA Case

Speakers

Lei Lei Wang Ekvall

Managing Partner, Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP

LEI LEI WANG EKVALL is a partner of Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP. She received her undergraduate degree in information and computer science in 1988 from the University of California, Irvine and her law degree in 1992 from the University of Southern California. Ms. Wang Ekvall served... Read More →

Dan Press

Chung & Press P.C.

Daniel M. Press is a bankruptcy lawyer with the law firm of Chung & Press, P.C., in McLean, Virginia. A 1988 magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he was an editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. He received his B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University. After... Read More →

Brett Weiss

Managing Member, The Weiss Law Group, LLC

Brett Weiss, a senior partner at the Weiss Law Group, LLC, has been representing people and businesses in all phases of bankruptcy for over 25 years. He has experience in complex individual Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, and in Chapter 11 small business restructuring... Read More →

Mary Beth Ausbrooks

Owner/Attorney, Rothschild & Ausbrooks, PLLC

Ms. Ausbrooks practices in Nashville and is the owner of the consumer debtor firm of Rothschild & Ausbrooks, PLLC. Mary Beth is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. She is a board certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist and has been certified as such by the American... Read More →

Steven Fox

Owner, The Fox Law Corporation

I joined NACBA in the mid-90s and have been a member since then. I am a founder of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association in Los Angeles. I chair the bankruptcy section of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association which is located in Los Angeles.I limit my practice... Read More →

Roksana Moradi-Brovia

Partner, Resnik Hayes Moradi LLP

Roksana D. Moradi-Brovia is a partner at RESNIK HAYES MORADI LLP. She is a California Certified Bankruptcy Specialist and member of NACBA.Ms. Moradi-Brovia has dedicated her legal career to representation of both individuals and businesses navigating through Chapter 7 and Chapter... Read More →

Wayne Greenwald

Lighter SideWayne Greenwald is rumored to be a competent bankruptcy anddebtor-creditor lawyer. Draw your own conclusions. Wayne drinks bourbon, smoke cigars and skis pretty well for a fat, old former racing coach. In 2017, he represented the U.S. in an international cigar smoking... Read More →

Hon. Scott Clarkson

Scott C. Clarkson was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California on January 20, 2011. Judge Clarkson sits in the Santa Ana Division of the Central District of California and hears Chapter 7 and 11 cases filed in both Riverside and Santa... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2020 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Studio A-B

Pre Con, SBRA

4:00pm PDT

Welcome Reception & Sponsor Exhibitor Meet & Greet

Thursday April 30, 2020 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

4:00pm PDT

Convention Check-in

Thursday April 30, 2020 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Registration Desk Mezzanine Level

Registration

4:10pm PDT

Bankruptcy Tech Toolbox: Automate Your Firm

Transform your practice using the latest tech tools and apps for lawyers. Marketing, social media, and back-end firm automation like you’ve never seen it before. Join this session to land a star on the walk of fame.

Speakers

Janine R. Sickmeyer

Founder & Managing Director of NextChapter, NextChapter

Paralegal turned tech entrepreneur, Janine Sickmeyer founded and built legal startup NextChapter, serving as CEO and Founder for 6 years until it was acquired in September 2019 by Fastcase. In that time, she grew NextChapter's product and user-base to 5,000+ attorneys in all 94 U.S... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2020 4:10pm - 5:00pm PDT
Studio A-B

Sponsor

5:10pm PDT

How To Double Your Revenues Even In A Down Market: Fix Your Lead Conversion Rate Fast And Fix Your Cash Flow

Marketing costs money! Lots of money! You're spending more money this year to get more leads. You see bigger competitors capturing more and more of the market. However, the success or failure of your bankruptcy firm this year will not be determined by the number of leads you get or the quality of those leads. It will be determined by your ability to convert those leads into paying clients. Over the last 20 years, we have trained over 20,000 attorneys, including thousands of NACBA members, and helped them double and even triple their lead conversion rate—in 90 days or less. This means they sign up twice as many clients as their competitors with the same number of leads! In this fast-paced session you will discover:

The 5 stages of lead conversion
Major metrics you must measure to succeed
Best practices in your initial consultation
Major mistakes to avoid
How to overcome price objections
Who should follow up with your leads and when
Two proven steps to immediately increase your conversion rate

Speakers

Stephen Fairley

The Rainmaker Institute

Two-time international best-selling author, Stephen Fairley is the Founder and CEO of The Rainmaker Institute, the nation’s largest law firm marketing company specializing in marketing and lead conversion for small to medium law firms. Over 20,000 attorneys nationwide have benefited... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2020 5:10pm - 6:00pm PDT
Studio A-B

Sponsor

6:10pm PDT

The 7-Figure Tax Resolution Practice Blueprint

Michael Rozbruch, also known as the “Roz Man”, is a nationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, CPA and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist that started a tax resolution business on his dining room table and grew it to a $23 million a year practice. Michael is the founder of Roz Strategies®️ and Michaels Rozbruch’s Tax & Business Solutions Academy®️, an online coaching and training company that instills confidence in a community of Attorneys and CPAs to start, grow and manage highly profitable IRS Representation practices.

With over 22,000,000 taxpayers already in the IRS’s crosshairs, there is way more demand than there are practitioners servicing this ultra-hot, fast growing client base. Join Michael for a very unique 90-minute program on how to get into this highly lucrative field. Michael will show you where to find and how to attract clients, how to get retained, how to price your cases, how to get paid and get training. Michael will also present an opportunity to utilize his popular Tax Resolution Domination System and Toolkit®️ to help you get started. Don’t get left out from hearing from the Roz Man and making 2020 your breakthrough year by adding $100,000+ to your net income.

Exhibitors

Roz Marketing Group

Michael Rozbruch, CPA, founder of Roz Strategies and Michael Rozbruch’s Tax and Business Solutions Academy, is known as the “Tax Resolution Guy”. He has a proven “in-the ‘trenches” track record as evidenced by accumulating 168 month over month revenue growth culminating... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2020 6:10pm - 7:00pm PDT
Studio A-B

Sponsor, Tax

7:30am PDT

Breakfast & Sponsor/Exhibitor Meet & Greet

Friday May 1, 2020 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

7:30am PDT

Convention Check-in

Friday May 1, 2020 7:30am - 4:30pm PDT
Registration Desk Mezzanine Level

Registration

8:30am PDT

Opening Remarks

Friday May 1, 2020 8:30am - 8:45am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

8:45am PDT

Plenary: Opening Keynote Speaker (TBA)

Friday May 1, 2020 8:45am - 10:00am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Plenary, Keynote

10:00am PDT

Break

Friday May 1, 2020 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

10:30am PDT

Plenary: Legislative Update

Speakers

Ed Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC

Mr. Boltz received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993 and his J.D. from George Washington University in 1996. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, where he has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice before... Read More →

Krista D'Amelio

Director of Government Affairs & Communications, NACBA

Krista D’Amelio joined NACBA in April 2017 as Director of Government Affairs and Communications. D’Amelio's work focuses on strengthening relationships and increasing advocacy reach with state and federal elected officials, government agencies, and allies to enhance their understanding... Read More →

Ike Shulman

Shulman Law Offices

In 1992, Ike Shulman led the effort to organize the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys ("NACBA") to provide consumer debtors with an effective voice in the legislative process. Mr. Shulman was elected NACBA’s first president, and served in that position through... Read More →

Jonathan Yarowsky

Co-Chair, Public Policy and Legislative Affairs Practice, Wilmer Hale

Jonathan Yarowsky provides strategic counsel and multi-branch advocacy to clients in an array of areas including antitrust, telecommunications policy, intellectual property, and administrative practice and procedure. Mr. Yarowsky also maintains a robust practice in congressional investigations... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Case Law, Legislative

10:30am PDT

Upscaling Your Law Firm: How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Lifestyle Law Firm

Over the last 20 years, The Rainmaker Institute has trained and mentored over 20,000 attorneys and is responsible for creating more 7-figure law firms than anyone else in the nation. Join us and discover real case studies from the trenches about how attorneys have gone from working themselves to death and struggling to make a living to tripling their take home pay while working only 2-3 days per week. Is this a myth? No. It's based on applying proven business growth principles and practical strategies for boosting sales and marketing results and learning how to build a solid business versus just creating a job. Attendees will learn:

The 4 stages of law firm growth
Exactly what you need to do to go from startup to $1M/year
Specific steps you must take to break the elusive 7-figure barrier
How to scale your bankruptcy firm to over $5M a year
The 6 areas you must upgrade to scale your business and work less
How to move from being a business operator to a true business owner

Speakers

Stephen Fairley

The Rainmaker Institute

Friday May 1, 2020 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Studio A-B

Sponsor

11:15am PDT

Plenary: Case Law Update & NCBRC Appeals

Speakers

Henry Sommer

Henry J. Sommer has litigated many major cases involving bankruptcy, consumer law, civil rights and other issues. Previously, he was the head of the Consumer Law Project at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, where he worked for over 21 years and Supervising Attorney at the... Read More →

Tara Twomey

National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center

Friday May 1, 2020 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Case Law, Legislative

12:30pm PDT

Lunch | Awards | Intro to Key Contacts

Friday May 1, 2020 12:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Food & Beverage

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 10TH

Circuit Meetings are an interactive roundtable discussion for each Federal Circuit. Discussions will cover recent circuit opinions, bankruptcy trends, and practice strategies. Join your circuit, share your experiences, and network.

Speakers

Jill Michaux

Managing Partner, Neis Michaux Bankruptcy Law Office

Jill A Michaux is the managing partner of Neis Michaux Bankruptcy Law Office in Topeka, KS. She specializes in representing consumer debtors and small proprietors in chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. Her primary focus is chapter 13 bankruptcy. She has been board certified in consumer bankruptcy... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 11TH

Speakers

Alex Dolhancyk

Attorney, Dolhanck Law

With over 30 years of experience, attorney Alex Dolhancyk offers valuable insight into consumer bankruptcy cases. He is the current 11th Circuit Leader and past Georgia state chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA); is Board Certified in Consumer... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 1ST & 2ND

Speakers

Gene Melchionne

Member Board of Directors

Gene Melchionne is a native of Waterbury, Connecticut and currently resides and practices there. He is an avid boater, amateur musician, and MacUser, spending every weekend on his boat with his guitar and iPad. He is a member of the Board of Directors for National Association of... Read More →

Jim Molleur

Partner, James F. Molleur LLC

James F. Molleur practices law in Saco, Maine, and is the managing member of Molleur Law Office. He concentrates his practice in bankruptcy primarily representing debtors, particularly consumer and small business debtors. Jim received his B.A. degree in economics, magna cum laude... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 3RD

Speakers

Kara Gendron

Owner, Mott & Gendron Law

Kara Gendron is co-owner of Mott & Gendron Law which is located in Harrisburg, Pa. In her spare time, she loves to explore nature and hang out with her four kids at Hershey Park and various sporting activities. Kara has been practicing bankruptcy law exclusively since 2001 and focuses... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 4TH & DC

Speakers

Richard Cook

Owner, Richard P. Cook, PLLC

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 5TH

Speakers

Joseph Moore

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 6TH

Speakers

Brian Flick

Partner; Managing Attorney, Bankruptcy Practice and Consumer Litigation Practice, DannLaw

Attorney Brian Flick, managing partner of the Group's Cincinnati office, is a tireless advocate for consumers in Ohio, Kentucky and across the United States. His practice is focused on bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, appellate litigation and other areas of consumer law. A proud... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 7TH

Speakers

David Yen

pro bono counsel, Legal Aid Chicago

David Yen recently retired from a 40 year career as a legal aid attorney, representing clients in civil cases, first as a generalist, and then for the last 20 years he specialized in the rights of consumers, especially in bankruptcy matters. In May 2010 he received the Seventh Circuit... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 8TH

Speakers

Nicole Anderson

Owner, Anderson & Associates, LLC

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

2:30pm PDT

Circuit Meeting 9TH

Speakers

Wayne Silver

Stanley Zlotoff

Stanley Zlotoff Attorney-at-Law

Friday May 1, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
TBD

Circuit Meeting

6:30pm PDT

Universal Reception

NACBA has arranged for Convention attendees to enjoy a private tour of Universal Studios! Explore the largest and busiest motion picture and TV studio in the world. More movies and television shows have filmed on this lot than any other lot in the world. You will Encounter the smoldering wreckage of the Boeing 747 from Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, Come face to face with King Kong 360 3-D created by Peter Jackson. It’s the world’s largest, most intense 3-D experience.

After getting a behind the scenes look at how your favorite movies and tv shows are made, you are invited to spend some time in the hometown of America’s favorite animated family – The Simpson’s. Springfield will host NACBA’s private reception for the evening.

Cost of admission is only $125 per person and includes:

Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. Send your guest(s) to enjoy the park during the day while you’re getting your CLE! You’ll be able to enjoy the park until they close at 7:00 p.m. Then NACBA’s party begins!
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Private NACBA only Studio Tour
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. unlimited dining at Themed Restaurants in Springfield
Open Bar (Beer & Wine)
Access to the Simpson’s Ride
Unlimited Carnival Play
Click here to register for the Convention and to purchase your Universal Reception tickets!

If you have already registered for the convention but would like to purchase tickets, just give us a call at 800.499.9040 and we will be happy to help.

Friday May 1, 2020 6:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

Reception, Ticketed

7:30am PDT

Breakfast

Saturday May 2, 2020 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

8:30am PDT

Plenary: Views from the Bench

Speakers

Hon. Maureen A. Tighe

U.S Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Hon. Scott Clarkson

Hon. Deborah Saltzman

Judge Saltzman was sworn in as a judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for Central District of California on March 18, 2010. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Saltzman practiced bankruptcy law for 12 years, most recently with DLA Piper LLP (US) in Los Angeles. While... Read More →

Hon. Daniel P. Collins

DANIEL P. COLLINS was appointed a Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, effective as of January 18, 2013. He served as the Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona from March 2014 to March 2018. Immediately prior to taking the bench, he was a shareholder... Read More →

Hon. Shelley D. Rucker

Shelley D. Rucker has served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee since 2010. Judge Rucker practiced bankruptcy law with the firm of Miller & Martin PLLC for twenty- seven years prior to taking the bench. She previously served as chairperson of... Read More →

Hon. Margaret Mann

Chief Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy Judge Margaret M. Mann was appointed a U.S. bankruptcy judge for the Southern District of California on April 2, 2010 and was recently appointed Chief Judge on October 1, 2019. Judge Mann is a fellow with the American College of Bankruptcy and a founding member of the... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Judges

9:45am PDT

Plenary Ethics: Implicit Bias, and the Science of Decision-making

So much of the practice of law involves decision-making, and convincing others to make better decisions based upon fact, rather than emotion. This course is intended to show the attendees how we sometimes involuntarily make decisions without considering effects, and present strategies to attendees them to recognize and prevent bias, as well how to effectively communicate with persons whose bias affects others.

Speakers

Claude Ducloux

Director of LawPay Education, Ethics and Compliance

Claude E. Ducloux is an Attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado and California who speaks regularly on Legal Ethics, Law Office Management, and Trial-Related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE, and has been... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Ethics

11:00am PDT

Break

Saturday May 2, 2020 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

11:30am PDT

The Expanding Use of Local Rules, Forms, and Standing Orders

The negative and positive effects of the ever expanding Local Rules/Forms and Judge’s Rules. Have we allowed forms and rules to take eclipse the Code?

Speakers

Tara Twomey

National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center

Jenny Doling

Attorney - Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, J. DOLING LAW, PC

Hon. Daniel P. Collins

Hon. Maureen A. Tighe

U.S Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Saturday May 2, 2020 11:30am - 12:40pm PDT
Studio C

Hollywood Red Carpet

11:30am PDT

Ethics: Death and Bankruptcy: Planning for the Unplanned

When the Attorney/Trustee/Client Dies or Becomes Incapacitated: How to develop a plan that complies w/State Bar Rules, UST, duties, etc. in the event you become duties, etc. in the event you become practice (temp or perm). When your client Dies or Becomes Incapacitated. Rule 1016 Motions to Continue Administration.

Speakers

Hon. Deborah Saltzman

Richard Nemeth

Managing member, Nemeth & Associates, LLC

Mr. Nemeth has been representing consumers and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings in Northern Ohio and elsewhere for over 30 years. In April, 2013 Mr. Nemeth was the first recipient of the NACBA Hammes-Shulman Award for his significant achievements in legislative advocacy... Read More →

John C. Colwell

Attorney - NACBA Board Member, Immediate Past President, Debt Relief Legal Clinic

Mr. Colwell received his B.A. Degree in Philosophy from Ripon College in Ripon, WI in 1977; and his J. D. degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA in 1984. He is a member of the State Bar of California (1985) and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 11:30am - 12:40pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Hollywood Studio Productions Law Practice Management – Profitability & Basics, Ethics

11:30am PDT

Chapter 13 - A Better Approach to Attorney Fees & Getting Paid

What’s the real difference in evaluating Chapter 7 Estate Attorney Fees v. Chapter 13 Attorney Fees v. Chapter 11 Attorney Fees.

Speakers

Amrane Cohen

Amrane Cohen, Chapter 13 Trustee Amrane Cohen was appointed trustee for the San Bernardino (now Riverside) Division of the Central District of California in October 1993 and subsequently administered the combined caseload in San Bernardino and Santa Ana. Riverside cases were split... Read More →

Ed Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC

Chris Bush

Chris Bush graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 1993 and was a professional photographer, market research analyst, and computer programmer before being awarded a Kennedy Scholarship to attend California Western School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 2005. He recently opened his own... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 11:30am - 12:40pm PDT
Studio D-E

Hollywood Walk of Fame Bankruptcy – Chapter 13

11:30am PDT

Tax - Basics

The Latest in Discharging Taxes

Speakers

Jolene Tanner

Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office

Jolene Tanner is an Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Tax Division, in Los Angeles California, where she handles tax litigation in the Central District of California, including bankruptcy tax litigation. The Central District of California consists of... Read More →

Kent Anderson

Kent Anderson Law Office

Kent Anderson established his private practice in 1978. He has extensive experience in resolving Oregon State and Federal tax disputes, including tax-driven bankruptcy, offers in compromise, installment payment agreements, and administrative appeals. Kent is admitted to practice before... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 11:30am - 12:40pm PDT
Studio A-B

Rising Stars – Chapter 7

12:00pm PDT

Fireside Chat: Online Reputation Management

Speakers

Adriana Linares

Legal Tech Consultant, LawTech Partners

Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology trainer with her company, LawTech Partners. The firm's services include consulting and training for law firms, legal departments, legal aid groups and legal technology startups.Having spent her initial career-years... Read More →

Gene Melchionne

Member Board of Directors

Saturday May 2, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3

Fireside Chat, Tech

12:45pm PDT

Lunch

Saturday May 2, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

1:45pm PDT

Tax Resolution and Bankruptcy: Part 1

Adding Tax Resolution to Your Practice: OIC, Installment Agreements, Negotiations, Tax Appeals, Tax Court

Speakers

Alyssa Whatley

Attorney, Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC

Alyssa is a tax and bankruptcy attorney serving individuals, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized businesses seeking federal tax, state tax, and other debt-relief, including bankruptcy analysis. She has significant experience with federal and state tax disputes, audit... Read More →

Lisa Nelson

Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013 and becoming the firm’s first partner in 2016. Lisa is a Certified Tax Law Specialist in California and has devoted her practice to advocating for her clients in tax controversy matters.Lisa specializes in handling... Read More →

Isai Cortez

Saturday May 2, 2020 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Studio C

Hollywood Red Carpet

1:45pm PDT

Law & Tech

Technology Tips & Tricks for Lawyers and Everything you need to be more efficient, organized, and profitable. Video conferencing, Podcasts, and more.

Speakers

Gene Melchionne

Member Board of Directors

John C. Colwell

Attorney - NACBA Board Member, Immediate Past President, Debt Relief Legal Clinic

Adriana Linares

Legal Tech Consultant, LawTech Partners

Saturday May 2, 2020 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Hollywood Studio Productions Law Practice Management – Profitability & Basics

1:45pm PDT

Issue Preclusion is Expanding its Net!

Issue Preclusion is Expanding its Net! What you need to know re: Issue Preclusion and Claims

Speakers

Hon. Laura Taylor

Judge Taylor has served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of California since January 2008. She ended a seven year term as Chief Judge in October of 2019.In January 2013, Judge Taylor was appointed to a seven year term on the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate... Read More →

Hon. Meredith A. Jury (Ret.)

M. Jonathan Hayes

Partner, Resnik Hayes Moradi LLP

40 years of bankruptcy practice in Southern California. I love learning and teaching - and hockey.

Saturday May 2, 2020 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Studio D-E

Hollywood Walk of Fame Bankruptcy – Chapter 13

1:45pm PDT

Top 20 Cases

Top 20 Cases Every Bankruptcy Lawyer Should Know and Some Obscure Cases That are Still Good Law

Speakers

Henry Sommer

Jim Haller

Director of Education - NACBA, Haller Law

Jim has been practicing law since 1993 primarily in the field of bankruptcy and consumer law. His office is in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He has served on NACBA’s Board for many years and in 2017 served as President. He currently is Director of Education for NACBA. He has spoken at... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
Studio A-B

Rising Stars – Chapter 7

3:00pm PDT

Break

Saturday May 2, 2020 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

3:15pm PDT

Tax Resolution and Bankruptcy: Part 2

Adding Tax Resolution to Your Practice: OIC, Installment Agreements, Negotiations, Tax Appeals, Tax Court

Speakers

Alyssa Whatley

Attorney, Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC

Lisa Nelson

Isai Cortez

Saturday May 2, 2020 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Studio C

Hollywood Red Carpet

3:15pm PDT

Fee Shifting

Fee Shifting Statutes: What Fee Shifting Provisions Allow You to get paid for your work?

Speakers

Karen Kellet

Ms. Kellett started her career with at Thompson & Knight representing, among others, NYSE clients in commercial bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings and litigation, including representing Southmark Corporation and Amdura Corporation in their Chapter 11 bankruptcies. In 1994, Ms... Read More →

John Rao

Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Inc.

John RaoNational Consumer Law Center, Inc.AttorneyBoston MA 02110-1245John Rao is a senior attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, Inc. focusing on consumer credit, mortgage servicing, and bankruptcy issues. Mr. Rao has served as a panelist and instructor at numerous bankruptcy... Read More →

Ed Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC

Saturday May 2, 2020 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Hollywood Studio Productions Law Practice Management – Profitability & Basics

3:15pm PDT

Chapter 13 Plans

Chapter 13 Plans – Calculating your plan, applying interest when appropriate, proposing the best terms, non-standard provisions, and confirmation.

Speakers

Jen Lee

CEO, Jen Lee Law, Inc.

Jen Lee is a debt and credit strategy attorney. Jen Lee Law, Inc. has offices in San Francisco, San Ramon, and Tracy, CA. Her firm’s primary focus is on helping individuals and business owners understand their rights when it comes to debt and credit, including bankruptcy options... Read More →

Akihito Koyama

Carey Ebert

Chapter 13 Trustee, Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee

Ft. Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey Ebert has a passionate belief in the rights of individuals with financial problems, and has built her career around her commitment to preserve the right of individuals to get a fresh financial start. Carey attended Newcomb College at Tulane University... Read More →

Saturday May 2, 2020 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Studio D-E

Hollywood Walk of Fame Bankruptcy – Chapter 13

3:15pm PDT

Adversary Proceedings | Litigation of Stay and Discharge Violations | Strategies for Attorney Fees and Damages

Contested Matters, Litigation, & Discovery. How to defend against actions by trustees.

Speakers

Christina Henry

Lawyer, Henry & DeGraaff, PS

After many years of working primarily on standard consumer bankruptcy matters, Christina Henry now focuses on litigation matters for debtors and consumers against predatory lenders and unfair debt collection practices. Christina focuses her practice on litigation arising from private... Read More →

Christopher Burke

attorney, Law Office of Christopher P. Burke

Christopher has practiced consumer bankruptcy for about 30 years. He has been involved in more than 100 bankruptcy appeals and 50 published decisions. Christopher is licensed to practice in four states and has LLM in tax.

Saturday May 2, 2020 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Studio A-B

Rising Stars – Chapter 7

8:00am PDT

Breakfast

Sunday May 3, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 1-3 & Terrace

Food & Beverage

8:00am PDT

Convention CLE Submission

Be sure to turn in those CLE forms to the NACBA Registration desk before you leave!

Sunday May 3, 2020 8:00am - 12:15pm PDT
Registration Desk Mezzanine Level

Registration

9:00am PDT

Chapter 12: Finding Your Chapter 12 with Hemp

Speakers

Lucy Mavyan

Wesley Avery

Peter Orville

Partner, Orville & McDonald Law, PC

Peter Orville has been representing consumers needing to file bankruptcy since 1989. His practice area includes the Utica and Syracuse Divisions of the NDNY Bankruptcy Court. Along with his partner Zachary McDonald, he operates Orville & McDonald Law, PC in Binghamton, NY. Peter graduated... Read More →

Sunday May 3, 2020 9:00am - 10:15am PDT
The Dolby Ballroom 4-6

Hollywood Studio Productions Law Practice Management – Profitability & Basics

9:00am PDT

Student Loans

New Strategies for Student Loans in Chapter 13.

Speakers

Hon. Margaret Mann

Chief Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court

John Rao

Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Inc.

Ed Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC

Josh Cohen

The Student Loan Lawyer

Joshua Cohen, the Student Loan Lawyer™, has been practicing law since 2008, defending and assisting consumers with student loan issues. As the pre-eminent expert on this topic, Josh has been interviewed on Fox and Bloomberg as well as quoted in multiple news articles.Josh has been... Read More →

Sunday May 3, 2020 9:00am - 10:15am PDT
Studio D-E

Hollywood Walk of Fame Bankruptcy – Chapter 13

9:00am PDT

Corporate Chapter 7’s

Corporate Chapter 7’s: The benefits and pitfalls of filing a Corporate Chapter 7

Speakers

Michael O'Halloran

William Brewer

William E. Brewer Attorney-at-Law

Hon. Daniel P. Collins

Sunday May 3, 2020 9:00am - 10:15am PDT
Studio A-B

Rising Stars – Chapter 7

10:30am PDT

Financial Savvy Firm Strategies

Speakers

Mike Gouveia

Owner, Law Office of Michael Gouveia

Jim Haller

Director of Education - NACBA, Haller Law

Sunday May 3, 2020 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Studio C

Hollywood Red Carpet

10:30am PDT

Chapter 13 – End of case issues – 3002.1

Chapter 13 – End of case issues – 3002.1 behind on direct secured payments.

Speakers

Brian Flick

Partner; Managing Attorney, Bankruptcy Practice and Consumer Litigation Practice, DannLaw

Marc Dann

Partner, Dann Law

Attorney Marc Dann has devoted his entire legal career to fighting for homeowners, consumers and small businesses. After serving in the Ohio Senate, he was elected Ohio Attorney General in 2006 and quickly became a national leader in the effort to hold banks, predatory lenders, ratings... Read More →

Sunday May 3, 2020 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Studio D-E

Hollywood Walk of Fame Bankruptcy – Chapter 13

10:30am PDT

Life After Discharge

Life After Discharge: How do we continue to help our clients.

Speakers

Rachel Foley

CEO, Foley Law - KC Bankruptcy

David Cox

Lawyer, Cox Law Group

David Cox is the founding member of Cox Law Group and practices bankruptcy law throughout the Western District of Virginia. David is a member of the National Bankruptcy Conference, a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and serves on the Board of the American Bankruptcy I... Read More →

Sunday May 3, 2020 10:30am - 11:45am PDT
Studio A-B

Rising Stars – Chapter 7