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Event RoundupABI Hosts Top-Notch Restructuring and Insolvency Event in Italy

In mid-October, ABI hopped across the Atlantic to host the 14th Annual International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in Milan, Italy. Nearly

90 attendees from 16 countries enjoyed two days of global bankruptcy education and networking, includ-ing sessions organized by international partners INSOL International, TMA-Europe, International Insolvency Institute and IWIRC. Dr. Ulriike Guérot, founder and director of the European Democracy Lab, presented a keynote on Europe’s future. The program also featured conversa-tions on recent cases by U.S. Bankruptcy Judges Shelley C. Chapman (S.D.N.Y.; New York) and Kevin J. Carey (D. Del.; Wilmington). Also discussed during this global program and cultural exchange were panels on asset-trac-ing, unfair trade practices, schemes of arrangement and the growing convergence of international insolvency regimes. After the first day of programming, participants enjoyed a relaxing dinner and networking at Terrazza

Aperol, overlooking the stunning Duomo. Following the conclusion of educational sessions, attendees had the opportunity to enjoy more of the city through optional events that included tours of the La Scala Theatre and Museum and Milan Duomo. Thanks go to Ian G. Williams (RSM Restructuring; London) for organizing this event. ABI is also grateful for the financial contributions of the event’s sponsors, which included Development Specialists, Inc.; Duff & Phelps, LLC; RSM Restructuring; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Ghia Law Firm; Freshfields

After a busy day of educational panels, attendees enjoyed networking events with lavish meals that only Italy can offer.

Geoff Bouchier (Duff & Phelps, LLC; London) (l) and Lee Pascoe (Norton Rose Fulbright; Melbourne, Australia) chat during the symposium.

ABI Vice President-International Affairs Annerose Tashiro (Schultze & Braun GmbH; Achern, Germany), Ilana Volkov (Cole Schotz PC; Hackensack, N.J.), Symposium Program Chair Ian G. Williams (RSM Restructuring; London), James H.M. Sprayregen (Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Chicago) and Ronald J. Silverman (Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York) (l-r) network during a cocktail reception.

Hon. Kevin J. Carey (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington), Debra I. Grassgreen (Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; San Francisco), Bradley D. Sharp (Development Specialists, Inc.; Los Angeles), Prof. Patrick E. Mears (Universität Mannheim; Mannheim, Germany) and Antonio Azzarà (RCC; Milan, Italy) (l-r) led a panel on the growing convergence of international insolvency regimes.

What effect will trade wars have on industries and restructurings? This question was presented by the INSOL International panel, which included (from left) Ronald J. Silverman (Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York), Richard Pedone (Nixon Peabody LLP; Boston), Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou (LennoxPaton; Nassau, Bahamas), Christiaan Zijderveld (Houthoff; Amsterdam, The Netherlands) and Alberto Angeloni (DLA Piper; Rome, Italy).

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Bruckhaus Deringer LLP; Hogan Lovells; Matheson; Proskauer; AlixPartners LLP; Anchor Rechtsanwälte; Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Kobre & Kim LLP; Ritchie Bros; Schultze & Braun; Wilmington Trust; and Global Turnaround.

Members of ABI’s “40 Under 40” Take the Lead in Professional Development

ABI’s Mid-Level Professional Development Program was held Nov. 6 at the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This unique program is geared specifically toward mid-level insolvency and restructuring professionals, lawyers and financial advi-sors. Featuring both technical and career-advancement sessions, attendees had an opportunity to learn critical skills from some of the country’s top judges, attorneys, financial advisors, investment bankers, restructuring pro-fessionals and clients.

Anupama Yerramalli (Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP; New York), Matthew P. Goren (Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; New York), Christina Pullo (Prime Clerk; New York) and Jessica C. Knowles Boelter (Sidley Austin LLP; New York) (l-r) discussed aspects of plan solicitation.

Bemetra Liggins (l) and Demetra Liggins of Corporate Homie presented an inspiring luncheon keynote on how to step up one’s “A game.”

Kimberly A. Posin (Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles), Ronald J. Silverman (Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York), ABI Vice President-Education Douglas E. Deutsch (Clifford Chance US LLP; New York) and Hon. Kevin J. Carey (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington) (l-r) presented on foreign issues.

ABI Participates in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in San Antonio

Hon. Mark X. Mullin (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Texas); Fort Worth), Monique D. Hayes (Goldstein & McClintock LLLP; Miami), Rudy J. Cerone (McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC; New Orleans) and James Patrick Shea (Kolesar & Leatham; Las Vegas) received publication awards from ABI Deputy Executive Director Amy A. Quackenboss (l-r).

Hon. Keith Lundin (ret.) (r) received the 2018 Judge William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award from (from left) ABI President Ted Gavin (Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.); William L. Norton, III (Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Nashville, Tenn.) and Katherine Copeland of Thomson Reuters.

Hon. Dennis R. Dow (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mo.); Kansas City), William H. Henrich (Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC; New York), J. Kate Stickles (Cole Schotz P.C.; Wilmington, Del.), James Patrick Shea (Kolesar & Leatham; Las Vegas) and Kim Martin Lewis (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Cincinnati) (l-r) led a panel on the pitfalls of a midsize chapter 11.

Rudy J. Cerone (McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC; New Orleans), Nina M. Parker (Parker & Associates; Winchester, Mass.) and Immediate Past ABI President Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.) (l-r) covered the price paid for discharge violations.

Past ABI Presidents John D. Penn (Perkins Coie LLP; Dallas), James T. Markus (Markus Williams & Young LLC; Denver) and Melissa S. Kibler (Mackinac Partners LLC; Chicago) (l-r) catch up during the conference.

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Topics included the role of valuation in chapter 11, how to win the “battle of experts” (featuring a mock exami-nation), plan solicitation, retail bankruptcy and the next wave for restructuring. Bankruptcy Judges Shelley C. Chapman (S.D.N.Y.; New York), Kevin J. Carey (D. Del.; Wilmington), Robert D. Drain (S.D.N.Y.; White Plains) and Martin Glenn (S.D.N.Y; New York) partici-pated on the faculty. Christine A. Okike (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; New York) chaired the event, along with an advisory board of other members from ABI’s “40 Under 40” class from 2017, including Jennifer B. Kimble (Lowenstein Sandler LLP; New York), Brian J. Lohan (Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP; Chicago), Ryan A. Maupin (Grant Thornton LLP; New York), Kathryn B. McGlynn (AlixPartners LLP; New York), Oscar N. Pinkas (Dentons US LLP; New York), Melissa M. Root (Jenner & Block; Chicago), Joshua A. Sussberg (Kirkland & Ellis LLP; New York), Anupama Yerramalli (Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP; New York) and Blanche Zelmanovich (Ernst & Young LLP; New York). ABI thanks the event’s financial sponsors, including AlixPartners LLP; host Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Prime Clerk; Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP; Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP; Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Grant Thornton LLP; Jenner & Block LLP; and Wilmington Trust.

Cross-Border Program Has a Global Focus

A B I ’ s I n t e r n a t i o n a l Committee organized an interesting program on cross-border issues, held Nov. 7 at the New York office of Dentons US LLP. Nearly 100 attend-ees came from the U.K., Cayman Islands, Brazil a n d C a n a d a . T o p i c s included claims-trading across borders, retail cases and cryptocurrency/block-chain in today’s financial markets. Thanks especial-ly go to E. Patrick Shea(Gowling WLG (Canada)

LLP; Toronto) and Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena(Elliott Greenleaf; Wilmington, Del.) for organizing the event, which concluded with a networking reception. Two of ABI’s “40 Under 40” 2018 class were among the expert faculty: Kyle J. Ortiz (Togut, Segal & Segal LLP; New York) and Jane VanLare (Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP; New York). ABI appreciates the support of the event’s financial sponsors, including FTI Consulting, Inc.; Brown Rudnick LLP; Deloitte; host Dentons; Development Specialists, Inc.; East West Bank; EisnerAmper LLP; Elliott Greenleaf; Gavin/Solmonese LLC; and Gowling WLG.

Wharton Wins 4th Consecutive Title at Corporate Restructuring Competition A team of students from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania took top honors for the fourth consecutive year at ABI’s 15th Annual Corporate Restructuring Competition. Wharton bested six other teams at the competition, which was held on Nov. 9 at the Gleacher Center at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This is the school’s eighth time over-all to receive the Bettina M. Whyte Trophy, which is presented each year to the winning team.

Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley (BMA | Barbosa Müssnich Aragão; São Paulo), Jane A. VanLare (Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP; New York), Mark A. Russell (KSG Attorneys; Grand Cayman) and E. Patrick Shea (Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP; Toronto) (l-r) discussed how tax cuts, tariffs levied against Canada and China, and a potential trade war could affect professionals advising stakeholders and companies.

The ABI staff got some help from the “meeting faeries,” who trucked conference materials through the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan.

Blanche D. Zelmanovich (Ernst & Young LLP; New York), Brian P. Morgan (Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; New York), Blake T. Denton (Latham & Watkins LLP; New York) and Hon. Shelley C. Chapman (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York) (l-r) led a panel on how to prepare an expert witness to get the best testimony.

Attendees networked in the Times Square offices of program host Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

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Students were given just a week to solve a hypotheti-cal complex case and present their proposed solutions to judges representing key industry stakeholders (lenders and company board, with a final presentation during a mock confirmation hearing). A team from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business came in second place, while another team from The Wharton School took third.

ABI’s Anthony H.N. Schnelling Endowment Fund provided cash prizes of $6,000, $3,500 and $2,500 for the top three teams, respectively. Other schools compet-ing this year were Columbia Business School, Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business and New York University Stern School of Business.

The competition concluded with awards and a cock-tail reception. William S. Sugden (Alston & Bird LLP; Atlanta) served as the chair of the event, with assis-tance from Thomas A. Morrow of the Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors. ABI thanks Chicago Booth for hosting the event, and especially the major sponsors of this year’s competition, including Alston & Bird LLP; BMS; MorrisAnderson; and Huron Consulting Group.

Veterans Day Program in Michigan Honors Nation’s Vets

More than 200 Michigan insolvency practitioners attended the 2018 Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference on the Veterans Day observed holiday (Nov. 12). This annual one-day program is spon-sored by ABI and the Consumer Bankruptcy Association for the Eastern District of Michigan. This year’s event tackled current issues such as racial bias in the bankruptcy process, student loan discharge-ability developments and the emerging treatment of marijuana assets in bankruptcy cases, while also offer-ing skills-based sessions on appeals and financial liter-acy. Chief Bankruptcy Judge Phillip J. Shefferly (E.D. Mich.; Detroit) also explained more about the new ABI Task Force to assist the nation’s veterans dealing with bankruptcy issues.

The competition was judged by top restructuring professionals from the U.S. and offshore, including Hon. Sage M. Sigler (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta).

Mr. Sugden (c), pictured with Mr. Darr (third from right) and Mr. Gerdano (r), presented the third-place award to Fernando Nahas, Linh Van, Viswa Maramreddy and Richard Graham (l-r), another team from The Wharton School.

Mr. Sugden (c), pictured with Mr. Darr (second from right) and ABI Executive Director Sam Gerdano (r), presented the second-place award to Kim Woods (l) and Jo Yumikake of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (not pictured are teammates Alice Wu and Jack O’Brien).

Stephen B. Darr (Huron Consulting Group; Boston) (l) and William S. Sugden (Alston & Bird LLP; Atlanta) (third from left) presented The Wharton School with the Bettina M. Whyte trophy. The team included Sagar Vaidya, Michael McGilvery, Joseph Ebb and Brad Park (l-r).

Wendy Turner Lewis (Chapter 7 Trustee (E.D. Mich.); Detroit), Anthony J. Kochis (Wolfson Bolton PLLC; Troy, Mich.), Kimberly R. Clayson (Clayson, Schneider & Miller, PC; Detroit) and Hon. Thomas J. Tucker (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit) (l-r) presented a panel on prosecuting and defending § 523 adversary proceedings.

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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, PC announced that the Legal 500 United States induct-

ed William W. Kannel, chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Section in Boston, into its 2018 Hall of Fame. In addition, Ian A. Hammel was recognized by the publi-cation for restructuring/bankruptcy. Mr. Kannel has been an ABI member since 1998, and Mr. Hammel has been an ABI member since 2001. Wolcott Rivers Gates announced that Olya Antle and Cullen Drescher Speckhart have been recognized as “Rising Stars” in bankrupt-cy for 2018. Based in the firm’s Virginia Beach, Va., office, Ms. Antle’s practice includes bank-ruptcy and immigration law, and she represents creditors, creditors’ committees, creditors’ com-mittee members, and trustees in bankruptcy and

litigation matters. She has been an ABI member since 2017. Ms. Speckhart is a shareholder and head of the firm’s Richmond, Va., office. She is a specialist in bankruptcy, restructuring and finan-cial litigation, and serves the firm as co-chair of its Restructuring and Bankruptcy Litigation practice group. An ABI member since 2009, she is a past winner of ABI’s Annual Student Writing Competition (as a student at William & Mary School of Law) and is a member of the 2017 class of ABI’s “40 Under 40” program. Sills Cummis & Gross PC announced that Valerie A. Hamilton has been elected presi-dent of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). She has been an NJSBA officer since 2014, including recently serving as the Bankruptcy Law Section’s Chair-Elect. Ms. Hamilton,

Members in the News

The annual Case Law Update panel as always was a must-attend session, featuring Bankruptcy Judge James W. Boyd (W.D. Mich.; Grand Rapids), Thomas D. DeCarlo (Chapter 13 Trustee’s Office; Southfield, Mich.) and Laura J. Genovich (Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC; Grand Rapids, Mich.). The conference chair was Michael P. Hogan (Schneiderman & Sherman, PC; Farmington, Mich.), while the judicial chairs were Chief Bankruptcy Judge Phillip J. Shefferly and Bankruptcy Judge Mark A. Randon (E.D. Mich.; Detroit). Other judicial members of the faculty included Bankruptcy Judges Marci B. McIvor (E.D. Mich.; Detroit), Daniel S. Opperman (E.D. Mich.; Bay City), Maria L. Oxholm (E.D. Mich.; Detroit), John T. Gregg (W.D. Mich.; Grand Rapids), Thomas J. Tucker (E.D. Mich.; Detroit), Scott W. Dales (W.D. Mich.; Grand Rapids), John P. Gustafson (N.D. Ohio; Toledo) and Keith M. Lundin (ret.). Another featured speaker was the reporter for the ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Commission, Prof. Robert M. Lawless (University of Illinois College of Law; Champaign). The Commission

Report, due next April, will propose some solutions for student loan debt in bankruptcy. Advisory board members supporting the conference were Melissa A. Caouette (Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee; Flint, Mich.), Kimberly R. Clayson (Clayson, Schneider & Miller, PC; Detroit), Thomas D. DeCarlo (Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee; Detroit), Rozanne M. Giunta (Warner Norcross & Judd LLP; Midland, Mich.), Maria Gotsis (Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee; Detroit), Erika D. Hart (Taunt Law Firm; Birmingham, Mich.), Caralyce M. Lassner (George E. Jacobs and Associates; Flint, Mich.), Garik Osipyants (Thav Gross PC; Bingham Farms, Mich.), Craig B. Rule (Orlans PC; Troy, Mich.), Charles J. Schneider (Charles J. Schneider PC; Livonia, Mich.), Craig S. Schoenherr, Sr. (O’Reilly Rancilio PC; Sterling Heights, Mich.) and Michael A. Stevenson (Stevenson & Bullock PLC; Southfield, Mich.). The event concluded with a networking reception among old and new friends. The next ABI event in this area will be the Shapero Cup Regional Moot Court Competition on Feb. 18, honor-ing retired judge Walter J. Shapero. For more information on upcoming ABI conferences, visit abi.org/events. abi

ABI President-Elect Alane A. Becket (Becket & Lee, LLP; Malvern, Pa.), Chief Judge Phillip J. Shefferly (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit), Erika D. Hart (The Taunt Law Firm; Birmingham, Mich.), Garik Osipyants (Thav Gross PC; Bingham Farms, Mich.) and Michael S. Szuba (Szuba & Associates PLLC; Plymouth, Mich.) (l-r) discussed nonbankruptcy alternatives for dealing with consumer debt.

Caralyce M. Lassner (George E. Jacobs and Associates; Flint, Mich.), Melissa A. Caouette (Office of Standing Chapter 13 Trustee; Flint, Mich.), Paula A. Hall (Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC ; Birmingham, Mich.) and Hon. Mark A. Randon (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit) (l-r) focused on both nonbankruptcy and bankruptcy ways of dealing with student loans.

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Gabriel R. MacConaill, 42, died Oct. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. He grew up in Dover, N.H., and earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude in 2002 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In 2005, Mr. MacConaill received his J.D. summa cum laude from The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. He joined Sidley Austin LLP’s Los Angeles office in 2009 and was named partner in 2014. Mr. MacConaill was a member of the firm’s Restructuring Practice and chaired of the office’s Summer Associate Programs Committee. He was known for providing clients with practical solutions in complicated restructurings and developed a reputation for understanding and putting his clients’ business interests first. Mr. MacConaill was named among The Best Lawyers in America. He is survived by his parents, Susan Treleaven and Stephen Blakney; his wife, Joanna Mae Litt; and his brother Noah Blakney and family. Services were held Nov. 18. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI-NH, 85 North State St., Concord, NH 03301, online at naminh.org or to the suicide-prevention group of your choice. He had been an ABI member since 2006 and will be deeply missed.

In Memoriam

Gabriel R. MacConaill

Of Counsel to the firm’s Creditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy Reorganization Practice Group in Princeton, N.J., has represented chapter 7 and 11 trustees, chapter 11 debtors and creditors’ committees, and secured and unsecured credi-tors in bankruptcy cases and workout matters for more than 20 years. Ms. Hamilton is a mediator in contested bankruptcy matters, having been appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey’s mediation panel. An ABI member since 1998, she serves as an editor and author for ABI’s Volo Project.

Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP announced that partners Rob M. Charles, Jr. and Susan M. Freeman have been named among AZ Business magazine’s “Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona.” Based in Tucson, Ariz., Mr. Charles is leader in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Team, and he represents clients in business bankruptcy cases, com-mercial lawsuits and business transactions. Ms. Freeman is based in Phoenix and concen-trates her practice on business bankruptcy and appeals. Mr. Charles has been an ABI member since 1998, and Ms. Freeman has been an ABI member since 2003. They both served on ABI’s Ethics Standards Task Force.

Bankruptcy Management Solutions, Inc. (BMS) announced that Anthony Facciano has joined the company as a director. He will man-age the needs of bankruptcy trustees and other fiduciaries while supporting the growth, onboard-ing and account management of new client engagements. An ABI member since 2014, Mr. Facciano’s expertise includes both consumer bankruptcy and corporate restructuring.

Genovese Joblove & Battista, PA announced that Paul J. Battista, Allison R. Day, Robert F. Elgidely, Mariaelena Gayo-Guitian, John H. Genovese and Glenn D. Moses have been named Florida Super Lawyers for 2018. In addition, Mr. Battista and Mr. Genovese have been recognized as among the “Top 100” in Miami. Mr. Battista was also recognized as among the “Top 10” in Florida, and Michael A. Friedman earned the distinction of “Florida Rising Star” for 2018. Mr. Battista has been an ABI member since 1999 and

serves on the advisory board of ABI’s Stetson Paskay Bankruptcy Seminar; Ms. Day has been an ABI member since 1992; Mr. Elgidely has been an ABI member since 2010; Ms. Gayo-Guitian has been an ABI member since 2000 and is a past advisory board member of ABI’s Caribbean Insolvency Symposium; Mr. Genovese has been an ABI member since 2004; Mr. Moses has been an ABI member since 2005; and Mr. Friedman has been an ABI member since 2015. Trenam Law announced that Lara Roeske Fernandez, Stephanie Crane Lieb, Megan W. Murray and Lori V. Vaughan were named to Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite 2018 for bankruptcy and workouts. Ms. Fernandez has been an ABI member since 2006 and serves on the advisory board of ABI’s Stetson Paskay Bankruptcy Seminar; Ms. Lieb has been an ABI member since 2007 and serves on the advisory board of ABI’s Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop; Ms. Murray, who was also named as an “Up and Comer” by the publication, has been an ABI member since 2009 and serves as newsletter edi-tor of ABI’s Real Estate Committee; and Ms. Vaughan has been an ABI member since 2001. Trenk, DiPasquale, Della Fera & Sodono, P.C. announced that the firm has been ranked in the 2018 edition of Chambers and Partners USA. In addition, New Jersey-based part-ners Joseph J. DiPasquale and Sam Della Fera have been ranked in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice area. Mr. DiPasquale has been an ABI member since 1999, and Mr. Della Fera has been an ABI member since 2015. Blank Rome LLP announced that Regina Stango Kelbon has been selected as a Philadelphia Inquirer “Influencer of Bankruptcy Law” for 2018. She is chair of the firm’s Finance, Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, she represents creditors’ committees, debtors, institutional lenders, lender groups, creditors, executory contract parties, equipment lessors, reorganization plan proponents and asset-purchasers. An ABI member since 2009, Ms. Kelbon also serves as a mediator for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. abi

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New Committee on Claims Trading Formed

ABI has created a new member committee with a focus on claims trading. The mission of the Claims Trading Committee is to promote the nonpartisan

reporting, analysis and clarification of regulations, laws, court decisions and trends involving claims trading for the benefit of ABI members and all stakeholders in the bank-ruptcy system. In fulfillment of its mission, the Claims Trading Committee is committed to creating a multi-disciplinary community of professionals and thought leaders in the area of claims trading through undertaking meaningful research, producing high-quality educational materials and provid-ing other opportunities for committee members to advance their general knowledge of claims trading.

Leadership C o - C h a i r ( N o n - J u d i c i a l ) : Christopher A. Jarvinen (Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP; New York). For the past three decades, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP has been recognized inter-nationally as a leader in distressed-debt industry developments and legal practic-es. Mr. Jarvinen is an active ABI mem-ber, serving on the advisory boards of the Caribbean Insolvency Symposium and the New York City Bankruptcy Conference.

Co-Chair (Judicial): Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D.N.Y.); Brooklyn). Judge Stong has served as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York since 2003. Previously, she was a litigation partner and associate with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, a litigation associate with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and a law clerk to Hon. David Mazzone of the U.S. District Court for the District

of Massachusetts. Judge Stong is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, and she serves as a member of the Council of the American Law Institute, the Board of Trustees of the Practising Law Institute, the Board of Directors of the International Insolvency Institute, and the Board of Directors of P.R.I.M.E Finance. Special Projects Leader: Justine J. Block (Hahn & Hessen LLP; New York). She has extensive experience in the purchase and sale of all classes of distressed assets, and focuses her practice on the purchase and sale of domestic and international bank loans, securities and claims against com-panies in bankruptcy or undergoing financial restructuring. Membership Relations Director: Matthew A. Gold (Argo Partners, Inc.; New York). Argo Partners is an investment firm specializing in secondary-market trading of claims, as well as purchasing potential future cash flows of distressed, often bankrupt, companies both in the private and public sectors.

Communications Manager: Kevin A. Martin (BMC Group; Los Angeles). He joined BMC Group in 2002 and specializes in publicly traded debt and equity issues and gen-eral claims administration. Prior to joining BMC Group, Mr. Martin was employed by a boutique M&A firm specializing in helping privately held and small micro-cap companies re-capitalize or employ exit and succession strategies, and an international financial-services firm providing financing and monetization strategies for restricted securities portfolios. Newsletter Editor: Laura Hatfield (Solomon Harris; George Town, Grand Cayman). Her practice includes insolvency of hedge funds in the Cayman Islands in which trading of claims is a frequent issue. Ms. Hatfield has acted for sellers, purchasers and officeholders dealing with the issues surrounding such trading for more than 15 years. She alsso serves on the advisory board for ABI’s Caribbean Insolvency Symposium.

Need CLE? ABI’s Got You CoveredFour Webinars Among the 10 Industry Events Held by ABI During November A Nov. 15 webinar focused on the hospitality industry — always cyclical and subject to periodic downturns. The hotel industry in particular has experienced recent threats from online alternatives such as Airbnb. The webinar’s panelists discussed key issues in this area, including structuring — and the assumption and rejection — of franchise and manage-ment agreements, use of cash collateral, asset sales, valuation, regulatory matters (including liquor licenses), and whether hotel bankruptcies qualify as single-asset real estate cases. The presenters were Jan M. Hayden (Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC; New Orleans), Nancy A. Peterman (Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chicago), Hon. Sage M. Sigler (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ga.); Atlanta) and Eric E. Walker (Perkins Coie LLP; Chicago). A Nov. 16 webinar addressed the tricky issues that arise post-mediation, as reaching an agreement is just the start of the next phase of the process. Drafting the settle-ment agreement in a form that is enforceable and captures the intent of all parties can be a formidable task. Who drafts it? What must be included, at a minimum? Is it a final agreement or just an outline to be later committed to an agreement? An expert panel explained the process: Derek C. Abbott (Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP; Wilmington, Del.), Jeffrey P. Nolan (Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP: Los Angeles) and Judy D. Thompson (JD Thompson Law; Saluda, N.C.). The Business Reorganization and Unsecured Trade Creditors Committees sponsored a Nov. 20 webinar on the various issues and recent developments regarding releases of nondebtors under chapter 11 plans. Topics for discus-sion included differences among the circuits regarding the availability of and the standards applicable to such releases, potential jurisdictional and constitutional con-siderations regarding such releases, possible differences between chapter 11 and chapter 9 regarding this issue, the permissibility of using an “opt-out” approach for plan

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releases, and potential implications of the ever-broader def-initional provisions delineating the scope of such releases. Speakers were J. Leland Murphree (Maynard Cooper & Gale, PC; Birmingham, Ala.), Whitman L. Holt (Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP; Los Angeles) and Mette H. Kurth (Fox Rothschild; Wilmington, Del.).

Finally, the Young & New Members Committee orga-nized a Nov. 20 webinar on the continuing questions sur-rounding the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy courts. Although Congress expanded the power of the courts to decide mat-ters that were “related to” bankruptcy cases four decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in Stern and Wellness have created uncertainty about bankruptcy court jurisdiction, with which lower courts still struggle, and any litigator handling ancillary matters that relate to bank-ruptcy estates must understand and analyze jurisdictional strategies for the benefit of their clients. The panelists — Ethan J. Birnberg (Ballard Spahr LLP; Denver), Jeffrey C. Krause (Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Los Angeles) and Joel A. Gaffney (William F. Davis & Associates, PC; Albuquerque, N.M.) — discussed key issues regarding the limitations of bankruptcy jurisdiction, which include fre-quently litigated issues concerning “related to” jurisdiction, consent for the bankruptcy court to issue final orders, the bankruptcy court’s power to enjoin litigation against non-debtors, the impact of jury demands, standards and strate-gies in withdrawing the reference of matters from the dis-trict court, and issues concerning the appellate process.

If you missed these informative webinars, listen to the recordings at cle.abi.org. Don’t miss the next series of ABILive webinars in December. Sign up at abi.org/events.

Popular “Eye on Bankruptcy” Program Welcomes New Host

New “Eye on Bankruptcy” host Prof. Charles J. Tabb (University of Illinois College of Law) was joined by Hon. Rebecca Buehler Connelly (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Va.); Harrisonburg) and Rosa J. Evergreen (Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP; Washington, D.C.) for the October episode, viewed by more than 300 ABI members. Meanwhile, the November show featured guests Hon. Michelle M. Harner (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Baltimore) and Eric D. Madden (Reid Collins & Tsai LLP; Dallas).

The new show will cover recent opinions on whether turnover of repossessed autos violates the stay, the exten-sion of the Ponzi presumption to transferees other than investors, the scope of the mere-conduit defense, and a preview of the Supreme Court’s coming case on trademark licenses in bankruptcy, among other cases. For an archive of all episodes or more information, visit eyeonbankruptcy.com.

New Edition of Preference Defense Handbook Now Available in ABI Store

The preference provi-sions of the Bankruptcy Code are Congress’s attempt to provide equal treatment for pre-peti-tion creditors by allow-ing the trustee or debtor in possession to avoid or recover certain payments made to creditors during the 90 days prior to filing a bankruptcy petition. But defending prefer-ence cases is challeng-ing and frustrating for a creditor. What might be a complete defense in one jurisdiction might not be

so clear in another. Knowing the laws of the circuits is critical to effectively counsel and analyze risk. Preference Defense Handbook: The Circuits Compared, Third Edition has been revised and updated by Hon. Deborah L. Thorne (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago), Ian Follansbee (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago) and John H. Andreasen (University of Illinois College of Law; Champaign, Ill.). As with previous editions, the purpose of this Handbook is to assist practitioners and credit professionals in eval-uating the available defenses that may be asserted in a preference or avoidance action. The Handbook reviews the cases in each circuit inter-preting the most common defenses to avoidance. Where there are no circuit court cases, lower court cases in that cir-cuit are surveyed. Also included is a discussion of significant bankruptcy court decisions that have demonstrated a trend-ing away or a possible break from circuit court decisions. Preference Defense Handbook: The Circuits Compared, Third Edition is an essential resource for any practitioner dealing with preference issues. It is available for purchase at store.abi.org (be sure to log in with your ABI credentials to get member pricing).

More than 50 Law School Teams Set to Compete in Duberstein Competition The 27th Annual Judge Conrad B. Duberstein National Moot Court Competition will be held in New York in March 2019. Co-sponsored by ABI and St. John’s University School of Law, it is the largest single-site appel-

Prof. Charles J. Tabb (l) hosted guests Hon. Rebecca Buehler Connelly (c) and Rosa J. Evergreen on his first episode of ABI’s monthly “Eye on Bankruptcy” program.

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late moot court competition in the nation, and enjoys an international reputation. This year’s complex case problem involves sev-eral consumer issues arising from circuit conflicts. The problem was developed by Hon. John T. Gregg (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.); Grand Rapids) and Paul R. Hage (Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss; Southfield, Mich.). The final-round bench includes Hon. Michael J. Melloy (Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals; Cedar Rapids, Iowa), Hon. Pamela Pepper (U.S. District Court (E.D. Wis.); Milwaukee), Hon. Carla E. Craig (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D.N.Y.); Brooklyn) and Hon. Cecelia G. Morris (U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); Poughkeepsie). More than 15 bankruptcy judges from around the nation will judge the preliminary rounds before the finals. This year, there are two more regional competitions being held ahead of the Duberstein Competition to better assist students in their preparation for New York. Thanks to the American College of Bankruptcy for their help in creat-ing new student competitions in Chicago (Seventh Circuit) and Detroit (Sixth Circuit). The University of Chicago Law School and the University of Michigan Law School are among those participating this year. The awards gala to follow the final round of the com-petition on March 4 will be held at famed Gotham Hall in Manhattan, where 700 practitioners and judges will attend to honor the top student performers. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact ABI Meeting Planner Bethany Spencer at bspencer@abi. org. ABI provides $12,000 in cash prizes. For more information, visit stjohns.edu/law/Duberstein.

CARE CornerCARE Founder Judge Ninfo Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by NCBJ Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) founder Hon. John C. Ninfo, II has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ). The award was presented during the “Broken Bench TV Awards,” a plenary session held during the NCBJ Annual Conference in San Antonio in late October. During the award ceremony, Judge Ninfo presented CARE with a $5,000 check and challenged members of the

bankruptcy community to continue its support of CARE’s financial education mission. To watch the award ceremony in full, visit facebook.com/careforyourfuture.

CARE Recognizes National Volunteer Awards for 2018 Each year, CARE presents three awards during its holiday reception, held in conjunction with ABI’s Winter Leadership Conference in December. The awards pre-sented include Volunteer of the Year, which is given to an outstanding individual for their contributions to CARE; Chapter of the Year, which is given to a CARE chapter that has made an outstanding impact in its community; and Rising Star, which is given to an individual who has made a major impact immediately upon joining CARE. In 2018, CARE is honored to present the following winners of those three award categories. The Volunteer of the Year award goes to Hon. Karen A. Overstreet (ret.), who serves as the coordinator of CARE Seattle. She founded the CENTS Program, a local nonprofit organization that focuses on providing financial education to at-risk populations throughout the community. In partner-ing CARE and the CENTS program, Judge Overstreet has grown its mission to include teacher training and support, assistance for cancer patients experiencing financial trouble and incarcerated populations. Her work has led to one of the first-ever studies of the connections between a cancer diagnosis and filing for bankruptcy. In addition to her deep commitment to local financial education, Judge Overstreet advocates on the state level in Washington to improve and support financial-education efforts. She also serves on the CARE Advisory Board of Directors, leading the CARE Technology and Innovation Committee.

In November, ABI received a kind note from Ed Creel, who was one of ABI’s founders and served as the organization’s first president: “I received the 2018 Annual Report. I was awed by the scope and breadth of the many activities and services offered by ABI. The financial report was certainly different from the early ones I remember. Wow! [ABI Executive Director Sam Gerdano], the staff and the multitude of well-organized members/volunteers should be proud of ABI’s overwhelming success under your leadership. Congratulations!” The Annual Report mailed with the November 2018 issue of the Journal. Mr. Creel is pictured above (second from right) during a special presentation at ABI’s Annual Spring Meeting in 2006 with (from left) Richard Gitlin, Hon. William L. Norton Jr., Bob Fiedler and Harry Dixon, where they were honored for their leadership and vision in establishing ABI in 1982 as the premier insolvency organization.

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Gotham Hall in Manhattan is the site of the Duberstein gala in March.

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The Chapter of the Year award goes to CARE Chicago. This chapter has consistently led the way in innovations and reaching as many youths as possible in the commu-nity. During the first half of 2018, the chapter had reached 21 venues with 69 unique presentations, and in the 2018-19 school year has already presented 31 times to area schools. The chapter has also led the way in pioneering a digital way to manage and schedule volunteer opportuni-ties through a program called “Volgistics.” CARE Chicago has additionally aided in the creation of chapters in mul-tiple regions throughout the country, notably Indiana, New Hampshire and Texas.

The recipient of the Rising Star award is Leslie Medina with CARE’s Los Angeles Chapter. Even though she joined in mid-summer 2018, her presence was quickly felt in the area as she worked to revitalize the Los Angeles Chapter with CARE Board Member (and past ABI presi-dent) Jeffrey N. Pomerantz (Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles). Her initial projects included the re-establishment of the chapter’s volunteer database, volunteer training coordination, presentation scheduling and chapter marketing. Her leadership in coordinating the CARE mission in the Los Angeles area has helped the chapter secure several new presentation opportunities.

CARE congratulates the winners of the 2018 awards and thanks every volunteer for their service to financial education. To join the CARE volunteer team, find your nearest chapter at care4yourfuture.org/volunteer.

Chapter Update: CARE Chicago Holds Chapter Award Ceremony and Fall Reception to Celebrate 2018 Efforts

CARE Chicago thanks Jill L. Nicholson and the Foley & Lardner LLP Bankruptcy Group for hosting the CARE Fall 2018 Networking Happy Hour Reception. During the reception, Chicago CARE was presented with its Volunteer Awards for the 2017-18 school year. Winning Volunteer of the Year, Bryan Jacobson of Chapman and Cutler LLP, presented 15 times this past year — the most presentations of a volunteer for the 2017-18 school year. CARE Hero Awards were present-ed to Mark F. Hebbeln of Foley & Lardner LLP and Tony Natale for their tremendous efforts, commitment

and enthusiasm about CARE’s mission. The award for Company of the Year was presented to Transunion for its continued partnership with Chicago CARE. During the 2017-18 school year, Transunion provided 14 volunteers to staff 22 presentations. This dedication to CARE’s com-mon goal has been incredible. Chicago CARE also had a great start to the 2018-19 school year, as it has provided 31 presentations and counting to the Chicago area. Among those presenta-tions were lively discussions at the U.S. District Court SOAR Program by William Barrett of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP and M. Gretchen Silver of the U.S. Trustee’s Office. CARE volunteers Shara Cornell of McDonald Hopkins LLC, David Englander of Upright Law, Bryan Jacobson and James Sullivan of Chapman and Cutler LLP, Gene Volcheck of Transunion and Joshua Portner, a student at Northwestern University School of Law, also presented at Niles North High School to high-functioning adult students with special needs on a variety of credit- and bankruptcy-related topics. Chicago CARE would like to thank its dedicated volunteers for making 2018 a resounding success, and the chapter looks forward to continuing CARE’s great work. To find out more about this chapter, visit carechicago.org.

ABI Endowment Fund UpdateSilent Auction at the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference

A special thank you goes to the Development Committee for the South Region (chaired by Kristina M. Johnson of Jones Walker LLP) for organizing a silent auction at the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference on Nov. 8-9. Items auctioned off included

a two-night hotel stay at Margaritaville, a registration for ABI’s 2019 Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop, an ABI Membership, a $200 gift card to Koestler Prime and sever-al special pieces of art. Thank you to our generous donors: Craig M. Geno (Craig M. Geno, PLLC; Ridgeland, Miss.), John D. Moore (Law Offices of John D. Moore, PA; Ridgeland, Miss.) and D. Andrew Phillips (Mitchell, McNutt & Sams, PA; Oxford, Miss.).

Mark F. Hebbeln (second from left) was presented with a CARE Hero award by Bankruptcy Judge Janet S. Baer (N.D. Ill.) (c). He is pictured with his Foley & Lardner colleagues (from left) Matt Stockl, Jill L. Nicholson and Susan Poll Klaessy.

Bankruptcy Judge Janet S. Baer (c) is pictured with the award recipients during the Chicago chapter’s award ceremony and fall reception.

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July (partial list)Donna WintersConsumer Litigation Associates, PCNewport News, Va.

Jack WoodcockBernstein ShurPortland, Maine

Michael YoderReid Collins & Tsai LLPCody, Wyo.

David ZubkisWeil,Gotshal & Manges LLPFlushing, N.Y.

August (partial list)Matthew B. AlexanderThompson & Knight LLPDallas

Jason T. ArendtArmory Group LLCChicago

Randall ArthurKobre & Kim LLPHong Kong

David G. AsmusSt. Louis

Stephanie AssiU.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Mass.)Boston

Darren AzmanMcDermott Will & Emery, LLPNew York

Ryan BeachLaw Offices of Ryan F. Beach, PLLCGrand Rapids, Mich.

Stephen J. BeardDietrich Law FirmLansing, Mich.

Kristin BeilkeMurphy Desmond, SCMadison, Wis.

Aaron BellMoscow, Idaho

Darren W. BentleyClement WheatleyDanville, Va.

Matthew BentleySt. John’s UniversityNew York

Paula S. BeranTavenner & Beran, PLCRichmond, Va.

Doug BermanHeritage Global Patents & TrademarksHidden Valley Lake, Calif.

Kacie BiteenburgUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolBoise, Idaho

R. Jeffery BlackNorton Rose FulbrightPerth, Australia

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Get Noticed at ABI’s Winter Leadership Conference! Members who pledge or contribute at or above the Sustaining Member level ($2,000 and up) will be recog-nized during ABI’s Winter Leadership Conference this month in Scottsdale, Ariz. (visit abiwlc.org, or see the schedule on p. 40 for more information). There will also be an Endowment dessert reception sponsored by Omni Management Group, Inc. and Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP. The reception, which follows the Final Night Dinner Gala, is by invitation only and will include new donors at the Sustaining Member level and up.

Support Us When You Shop for Holiday Gifts Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the ABI Endowment every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection and conve-nient shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the Endowment Fund. Just name ABI as your char-ity of choice.

Participate in the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign Contributions to the Anthony H.N. Schnelling Endowment Fund are tax-deductible. ABI is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. If you have been considering making a donation to the ABI Endowment Fund, you may benefit by making your contribution to Combined Federal Campaign #11391. Your funds will be used to support research and education on insolvency. Please consider contributing during the current campaign season (the 2018 CFC Open Season runs from Sept. 1 through Dec. 15). Please contact ABI Chief Financial Officer Kathy Sheehan at ksheehan@abi.org or (703) 739-0800 for more information.

Give by Year’s End to Benefit the Endowment (and You!) Make a dona t ion to the ABI Anthony H.N. Schnelling Endowment Fund by year’s end to receive a tax benefit. Checks mailed to a charity are considered delivered on the date that you mail them. In addition,

you can pay by credit card online at abi.org/endowment/ways-to-give, or call (703) 739-0800 by Dec. 31 for your donation to be considered tax-deductible for 2018. Donors at the Sustaining Member Level ($2,000) and up will be recognized at the ABI Annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., on April April 11-14, 2019 (registra-tion information will be posted soon at abi.org/events). The generous support we receive from our members and the insolvency community helps ABI achieve the Endowment’s goal of funding important bankruptcy research and educational activities. Contributions to the ABI Endowment are tax-deduct-ible. ABI is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. For ques-tions about extended payment options, contact ABI Chief Financial Officer Kathy Sheehan at (703) 739-0800 or ksheehan@abi.org.

New Endowment Donors RecognizedLegacy Member: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (ret.) Lifetime Member: Irving H. Picard BakerHostetler LLPBenefactor: Michael L. Bernstein Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLPSustaining Member: David K. Bowsher Adams and Reese LLP

Levels of Support for the ABI EndowmentMillennium Level $50,000+ 30th Anniversary Circle $30,000-$49,999Century Council Member $25,000-$29,999Visionary Member $20,000-$24,999Legacy Member $15,000-$19,999Lifetime Member $10,000-$14,999Benefactor $5,000-$9,999Sustaining Member $2,000-$4,999Leadership Club $1,000-$1,999Donor $100-$999

Donate online at abi.org/endowment. Donations are tax-deductible and can be paid over five years. Call (703) 739-0800 for more information. abi

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Heather BonnerUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolMoscow, Idaho

Barry E. BresslerSchnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLPPhiladelphia

Mary BriggsUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolMoscow, Idaho

Linzee BrownNew Generation Research Inc.Quincy, Mass.

Ryan A. BurgettHusch Blackwell LLPChattanooga, Tenn.

Michael J. CarusoHealth Trust Research Group, LLCWheeling, W.Va.

Lazaro CarvajalLaw Offices of Lazaro CarvajalNorth Bergen, N.J.

Michael CecilJon M. Waage, TrusteeBradenton, Fla.

Carlos F. Cisneros-VilchisCommunity Activism Law AllianceChicago

Steven L. ClineBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCTampa, Fla.

Jonathan Goldsmith CohenI. Mark Cohen Law GroupTinton Falls, N.J.

Natalie CoxOffice of the U.S. TrusteeWashington, D.C.

Melany M. Cruz BurgosWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLPNew York

Peter M. DaigleLaw Office of Peter M. Daigle, PCCenterville, Mass.

Matthew DearfieldDearfield Law Firm LLCDayton, Ohio

Bernadette DeCelleMcCarter & English, LLPNewark, Mass.

Briseida DelgadoDelgado Miranda Law OfficeSan Juan, Puerto Rico

Leonard G. Deming, IIDeming Law OfficeNashua, N.H.

Mitchell D. DicksonDickson Law Firm, LCBaton Rouge, La.

William D. DrinkwaterBrunini Grantham Grower & HewesJackson, Miss.

Dana EstesKansas City, Mo.

Donna Evans-DeyermondJeffrey Freedman Attorneys, PLLCBuffalo, N.Y.

John FarraceSierraConstellation PartnersLos Angeles

Richard J. FefermanCorporate Recovery Associates, LLCSan Diego

Kristyn Fleming FranceseSan Diego

Clinton W. FrancisNorthwestern Univ. School of LawChicago

Lori FrankSouthfield, Mich.

Abigail FrenchUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolBoise, Idaho

Jeffrey M. FriedrichWhiteford Taylor & Preston LLPPittsburgh

Elliot FuhrBerkeley Research Group, LLCLos Angeles

Peter M. GannottGannott Law GroupLouisville, Ky.

Adam GarrasteguiU.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.)Newark, N.J.

Chris M. GattonGiddens & Gatton Law, PCAlbuquerque, N.M.

Gregory W. GinnJAAR Capital, LLCPlano, Texas

Nicholas GourleyUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolBoise, Idaho

Stephen GrantU.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.)Middletown, Del.

Clayton G. Gring, IIIAlixPartners LLPHouston

Ligee GuHalperin Battaglia Benzija, LLPNew York

Cameron GuldenOffice of the U.S. TrusteeReno, Nev.

William GushardGlobal Bankers CapitalWendell, N.C.

William K. HarringtonOffice of the U.S. TrusteeNew York

Kristen HeldBallard Spahr LLPPhiladelphia

Ferdinand HengstDe Brauw Blackstone Westbroek NVAmsterdam, The Netherlands

Michael HerzoffWeltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPATroy, Mich.

Paul S. HollanderOkin, Hollander & DeLuca, LLPTeaneck, N.J.

Jacob HoshingUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolMeridian, Idaho

Jeffrey HsuJCH Law FirmAlhambra, Calif.

Christopher HunkerLinklaters LLPNew York

James D. JackmanJames D. Jackman, P.A.Bradenton, Fla.

Rachel JankowskiU.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Conn.)Hartford, Conn.

Brent JarnickiHarold Jarnicki & AssociatesLebanon, Ohio

Alexander KalyniukRichmond, Va.

John F. KennelKennel Zeigler LLCDayton, Ohio

Douglas G. KenyonUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolMoscow, Idaho

Jason N. KestecherSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & FlomNew York

Keller KinderUniversity of Idaho Law SchoolBoise, Idaho

Emily Raymond KrisherSeattle

Audrey L. LeederStrasburger & Price, LLPDallas

Karen LeungReorg Research, Inc.New York

Bobbie LiuKansas City, Mo.

Paul M. LopezHigier Allen and LautenDallas

Francesca LousiaAcclaim Legal ServicesWarren, Mich.

Tracy M. LujanKlein Bussell, PLLCNashville, Tenn.

Deirdre MacNamaraHarney Westwood & Riegels LLPLondon

Holly Malone-ZukaitisKansas City, Mo.

Winston MarSierraConstellation Partners, LLCLos Angeles

Edward A. MazelAskew Mazel Law FirmAlbuquerque, N.M.

Laura L. McCloudOffice of the Tenn. Attorney GeneralNashville, Tenn.

Kimberly McIntyreJon Waage, Standing Ch. 13 TrusteeBradenton, Fla.

Brian McLaughlinMichigan Dep’t of Attorney GeneralLansing, Mich.

Jillian McMillanChevy Chase, Md.

Robb C. McWilliamsAlixPartners LLPDallas

Natalie A. MedvedU.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. R.I.)Providence, R.I.

Christopher MunizU.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ind.)Indianapolis

Janiel MyersU.S. Bankruptcy Court (C.D. Cal.)Riverside, Calif.

Jamie R. NetznikKirkland & Ellis LLPChicago

W. Lance OwensOwens, Mixon, and Heller, PAJonesboro, Ark.

James PatersonPNC Business CreditLos Angeles

Cynthia PersonU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Rochester Hills, Mich.

Holly PetraeusArlington, Va.

Alyssa M. PetroffStoel Rives LLPPortland, Ore.

Randy R. PflumSteinhilber Swanson LLPMadison, Wis.

Allyson PierceWilmington, Del. abi

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