NABT 2026 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Finding, Pursuing, and Collecting On Preferences

Monday August 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

In this session will be discussing tips and tricks for finding preferences, whether scheduled or not; making demand and pursuing recovery of the funds; filing an adversary for collection; settlements; and collecting on demand/judgments.

Speakers

Lori L. Grahl

Paralegal, H Jason Gold, Trustee

Lori has worked as paralegal and trustee assistant for Robert H. Waldschmidt, Esq., Nashville, TN since 1985. Mr. Waldschmidt has retired from the trustee practice, but Lori continues to assist him in the wind down of his office. Her duties concentrated on commercial law and bankruptcy... Read More →

Melissa M. Macejko

Attorney/Trustee, Suhar & Macejko, LLC

Melissa M. Macejko is a partner with the law firm of Suhar & Macejko, LLC. She focuses her practice on the areas of bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency. Melissa represents all of the different constituencies in commercial and consumer cases, including creditors, debtors... Read More →

Andrew W. Suhar

Attorney/Trustee, Suhar & Macejko, LLC

Andrew Suhar has served as a Chapter 7 panel bankruptcy trustee in the Northern District of Ohio since November 1995, and as a Chapter 12 bankruptcy trustee in the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division. He attended Kent State University and the University of Akron, School of... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Grand Ballroom E

Trustee Assistant Track

9:00am EDT

Protecting & Liquidating Estate Assets

Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Grand Ballroom E

This session will provide practical guidance on identifying, securing, and liquidating estate assets in Chapter 7 cases. Drawing on real-world trustee and counsel perspectives, the panel will address common asset issues, working with professionals, protecting estate property, navigating turnover and enforcement challenges, and maximizing recoveries while minimizing risk to the estate.

Speakers

Ross R. Hartog

Shareholder / Chapter 7 Trustee, Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog

Ross Hartog operated and managed commercial shopping center with anchor tenants that included Winn Dixie, Foot Locker, AutoZone, as well as other national and local businesses. Operated and managed 90-unit apartment complex and confirmed a plan of reorganization. Operated and managed... Read More →

Joshua D. Silver

Partner, Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog

Throughout his legal career, Joshua has developed extensive experience representing bankruptcy trustees in all facets of estate administration, including the litigation of adversary proceedings, liquidation of assets, objections to claims, preparation of civil and criminal referrals... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom E

Trustee Assistant Track

10:30am EDT

Common Audit Issues and What To Do About Them

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Grand Ballroom E

Speakers

Steve Bridgett

Bankruptcy Engagement Manager, LLK, LLC

Steve has worked for Jeoffrey L Burtch since 2006 and worked with a former Chapter 7 Trustee for four years prior to 2006. Steve has been a member of NABT since 2002 and served as Trustee’s Assistant Liaison to the Board from 2014 through 2016. He has been active in a number of... Read More →

Lori L. Grahl

Paralegal, H Jason Gold, Trustee

Christy Weiss

NC Certified Paralegal, Davis Hartman Wright

Christy Weiss is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Early American History. She received her paralegal certification from Old Dominion University in April 2001. Prior to her employment with... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Grand Ballroom E

Trustee Assistant Track

1:00pm EDT

Handbook and Supplemental Materials Panel

Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Grand Ballroom E

Speakers

Darlene G. Anderson

Director of Trustee Operations, Robert Furr and Marc Barmat Trustees

Darlene G. Anderson is currently the Director of Trustee Operations for trustees, Robert C. Furr and Marc P. Bamat. She also holds the position of Firm Administrator for the law firm, Furr Cohen PA, where she has worked for the past 31 years. Prior to joining Furr Cohen PA, Ms. Anderson... Read More →

Lawrence Dockery

Trustee Assistant, Fava Firm

My name is Lawrence Dockery and I am the Trustee Assistant to William Fava, in both the Northern District of Mississippi and the Western District of Tennessee. I became a Trustee Assistant in 2022 but have been involved in the bankruptcy practice since 2014, mainly in representing... Read More →

Chantaal Arnold

Trustee Assistant, Marshack Hays Wood LLP

Chantaal Arnold is a Trustee Assistant in Irvine, California working for Marshack Hays Wood LLP. She is Trustee Assistant to Chapter 7 Trustee Richard A. Marshack, and started training for the position just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. She is also a Trustee Assistant to Subchapter... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom E

Trustee Assistant Track

7:30am EDT

9:00am EDT

10:30am EDT

1:00pm EDT

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