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Saturday, August 8
 

1:00pm EDT

Board Meeting
Saturday August 8, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Saturday August 8, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

6:00pm EDT

Board Dinner
Saturday August 8, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Saturday August 8, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

6:00pm EDT

Past Presidents Dinner
Saturday August 8, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Saturday August 8, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
 
Sunday, August 9
 

9:00am EDT

Registration Desk Open
Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT

Sunday August 9, 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

11:00am EDT

Community Service Event
Sunday August 9, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Sunday August 9, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

Opening Remarks
Sunday August 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Sunday August 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

The Machines are Here: Train, Tame, and Thrive (AI Panel)
Sunday August 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
AI is everywhere - do you know how to spot it or use it? Join us for an eye-opening session on how artificial intelligence is reshaping bankruptcy practice for attorneys, debtors, and trustees alike, from the alarming surge in AI-hallucinated case law and fictitious statutes showing up in pro se filings to the discovery opportunities those filings may now unlock. You'll walk away with the...
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Speakers
avatar for Hon. Daniel P. Collins

Hon. Daniel P. Collins

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court

avatar for John C. Bircher III

John C. Bircher III

Partner, Davis Hartman Wright
John C. Bircher III was born in Columbia, S.C., on September 23, 1970. At the age of eight, he moved with his family to the ancestral dairy farm in Craven County, N.C. He later entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal... Read More →
avatar for Lynda T. Bui

Lynda T. Bui

Partner, Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP
Lynda T. Bui is a partner of the Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP’s bankruptcy department and works in both the Orange County and Riverside offices. Ms. Bui is also a U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee in the Central District of California, having been appointed by the U.S. Trustee in 2010... Read More →
Sunday August 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Sunday August 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Sunday August 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

3:00pm EDT

Express Talks I
Sunday August 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Deadlines Matter!—Important Considerations under the Code and Rules:This presentation provides a comprehensive review of deadlines in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, with a focus on the consequences of missing them and the available avenues for relief. The session is designed for Chapter 7 trustees and bankruptcy attorneys who regularly encounter deadline-driven practice issues. The presentation...
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Speakers
avatar for Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Chief Judge Cynthia A. Norton graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas in 1981 with a double major in French and Art History. She received her law degree from the same institution in May 1984. She clerked for the Hon. John E. Rees of the Kansas Court of Appeals, and... Read More →
avatar for Kevin Sink

Kevin Sink

Managing Partner, Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC
Kevin focuses his practice on bankruptcy and reorganization matters, receivership, commercial transactions, real estate and business litigation. He is certified as a Business Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar and is a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the Eastern... Read More →
Sunday August 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

3:00pm EDT

Post-Confirmation Oversight
Sunday August 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Clarifying what role trustees have (or should have) in monitoring debtor compliance with confirmed plans and what tools are available.
Speakers
avatar for Michael G. Abelow

Michael G. Abelow

Member, Sherrard, Roe, Voigt & Harbison PLC
The seeds of Mike Abelow’s success as a trial lawyer were planted early. As a formidable high school debater and strategy game enthusiast, Mike made compelling arguments and anticipated opponents’ moves and countermoves long before he took those same skills into the courtroom... Read More →
avatar for Stephen Metz

Stephen Metz

Principal, Offit Kurman, P.A.
Steve Metz concentrates his practice in litigation involving bankruptcy, creditors' rights, title disputes and real estate. He frequently represents debtors, creditors and other parties in all types of bankruptcy cases and is admitted to practice in Mayland, Virginia and the District... Read More →
Sunday August 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

4:00pm EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Sunday August 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA

4:15pm EDT

Express Talks II
Sunday August 9, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Audit/Forms This session will provide you with best practices to implement to assist in preparing for outside audits and field exams; how to navigate what the audits/field exams cover; and how these practices will ultimately lead to preparing error free TIRs. Mass Tort Claims in Chapter 7: Considerations for Trustees Mass Tort claims of Debtors are appearing more frequently in consumer chapter 7...
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Speakers
avatar for Darlene G. Anderson

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 →
avatar for Craig R. Jalbert

Craig R. Jalbert

Principal, Verdolino & Lowey, P.C.
Craig Jalbert is a principal at Verdolino & Lowey, P.C. located in Foxborough, MA. He is a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA). Craig’s 30+ years of experience are in business development; accounting and consulting services; business advisory services; bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for Donald R. Lassman

Donald R. Lassman

Principal, Law Office of Donald R. Lassman
DONALD R. LASSMAN is a sole practitioner in Needham, Massachusetts Don has been on the panel of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees in Massachusetts since 1995 and is a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy.
Sunday August 9, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
TBA

4:15pm EDT

*Ethical Consideration for Subchapter V Trustees: Neutrality, Conflicts, and Communication with Creditors
Sunday August 9, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
A practical and interactive session on ethical dilemmas subchapter V trustees face and how to navigate them while preserving impartiality.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. John W. Kolwe

Hon. John W. Kolwe

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
John W. Kolwe was appointed United States Bankruptcy Judge by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, effective August 12, 2015. He was sworn in by Bankruptcy Judge Robert R. Summerhays and served in the Alexandria and Monroe Divisions of the Western District of... Read More →
avatar for Frederick L.

Frederick L. "Fred" Bunol

Member, The Derbes Law Firm, LLC
Mr. Bunol is a member of The Derbes Law Firm, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana. He graduated with a B.S. in Finance from LSU in 2000 and obtained his J.D. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert School of Law in 2004. In his bankruptcy practice, Mr. Bunol represents businesses and... Read More →
avatar for Patricia B. Fugee

Patricia B. Fugee

Partner & Chair, FisherBroyles LLP
Patricia B. Fugée, a graduate of Rutgers Law School in Camden, NJ, is a partner with the national law firm of FisherBroyles LLP and is based in its Ohio offices. Admitted in Ohio, Michigan, New York, New Jersey and Illinois, Ms. Fugée focuses her practice on commercial bankruptcy... Read More →
Sunday August 9, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
TBA

5:15pm EDT

Members Meeting
Sunday August 9, 2026 5:15pm - 5:45pm EDT

Sunday August 9, 2026 5:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
TBA

6:00pm EDT

7:00pm EDT

NABT Reception at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum sponsored by Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC
Sunday August 9, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for the NABT Reception at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM. Kick off the conference with an evening of networking, conversation, and a unique setting overlooking Boston Harbor. We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable event! Thank you to Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC for sponsoring this event!
Sunday August 9, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
 
Monday, August 10
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast (Grab & Go)
Monday August 10, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
TBA

7:00am EDT

Registration Desk Open
Monday August 10, 2026 7:00am - 5:30pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 7:00am - 5:30pm EDT
TBA

7:30am EDT

Updates to Article 9/12
Monday August 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
This panel will explore recent and emerging developments under Articles 9 and 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code and their practical impact in Chapter 7 cases. Panelists will review key updates to Article 9 governing secured transactions, with a focus on recent issues that commonly arise in bankruptcy, including merchant cash advances. The discussion will also introduce Article 12, which addresses...
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Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Michelsen Hillinger

Ingrid Michelsen Hillinger

Professor, Boston College Law School
Ingrid Michelsen Hillinger is a Professor of Law at Boston College Law School. College of William & Mary. She has taught a variety of commercial law/bankruptcy subjects including Secured Transactions, Business Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Contracts and Payment Systems. She is... Read More →
AO

Andrea O'Connor

Senior Counsel, Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, P.C.
Attorney Andrea M. O’Connor counsels businesses and individuals regarding their unique financial problems, offering alternative solutions to achieve their goals, relieve financial pressure and regain control over their financial lives. She graduated magna cum laude from Western... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
TBA

7:30am EDT

Merchant Cash Advance Lenders: Usury, Fraud, and Plan Treatment
Monday August 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Examining how bankruptcy courts are scrutinizing MCA lender claims, including enforceability of confessions of judgment, interest rate challenges, and classification and treatment under plans.
Speakers
avatar for Joseph P. Briggett

Joseph P. Briggett

Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Mr. Briggett focuses his practice on bankruptcy and workout law, along with a diverse commercial practice that spans various areas, including bankruptcy and restructuring, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, transactions, loan documentation, and corporate law.

With a keen focus on bankruptcy matters, Mr. Briggett adeptly represents parties in pre-bankruptcy negotiations, state court insolvency proceedings, commercial foreclosures, and adversary proceedings. Beyond litigation and bankruptcy, he assists clients in resolving debtor/creditor... Read More →
avatar for James E. Cross

James E. Cross

Owner, Cross Law Firm, PLC
James "Jim" Cross moved to the Phoenix area in 1980 after honorably serving his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard. Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from The Ohio State University in 1980, graduating... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
TBA

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
avatar for Lori L. Grahl

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 →
avatar for Melissa M. Macejko

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 →
avatar for Andrew W. Suhar

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
TBA

8:30am EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
TBA

9:00am EDT

The Trustee's Compass - Steering Clear of Liability Shoals
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
This session will provide a refresher and a case law update on trustee liability issues. We will discuss sources of potential trustee liability including claims by debtors, creditors, third-parties and the government. We will review judicial and quasi-judicial immunity and trustee immunity under the Barton doctrine and the limits of immunity. We will also survey strategies for protecting trustees...
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Speakers
avatar for Hon. James Boyd

Hon. James Boyd

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
James W. Boyd was appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge, Western District of Michigan, in May 2014. He current presides over bankruptcy matters in Grand Rapids, Marquette, and Traverse City. Prior to his judicial service, he was a partner with the Traverse City law firm of... Read More →
avatar for Kenneth W. Gordon

Kenneth W. Gordon

Chapter 7 Trustee, Kenneth W Gordon
Ken Gordon was appointed in the Western District of New York ( “GO BILLS!”) as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee in 1996 and is wrapping up his final few cases. He has lectured regularly on bankruptcy topics for NABT and serves on the NABT Conference Planning Committee. Ken lives outside... Read More →
avatar for Gary F. Seitz

Gary F. Seitz

Partner, Gellert Seitz Busenkell & Brown LLC
Gary is an accomplished attorney with a proven track record of success in matters related to bankruptcy, business finance, transportation and commercial litigation. Gary has special expertise in maritime recovery and vessel arrests.

Gary Seitz served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

9:00am EDT

Subchapter V Case Law Update
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
A panel reviewing the most influential subchapter V opinions over the past year with an emphasis on splits, trends, and trustee impact.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court

avatar for Brittany B. Falabella

Brittany B. Falabella

Attorney/Chapter 7 Trustee, Hirschler Fleischer, P.C.
Britt Falabella is a partner in Hirschler’s litigation group, where her practice focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditor’s rights. She represents multiple players in the bankruptcy process, including individual and corporate debtors, secured and unsecured creditors... Read More →
avatar for Michael L. Martinez

Michael L. Martinez

Member, Grier Wright Martinez PA
Michael L. Martinez is a member of Grier Wright Martinez, PA in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification and the North Carolina State Bar, commonly representing federal equity receivers, state court receivers... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

9:00am EDT

Protecting & Liquidating Estate Assets
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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
avatar for Ross R. Hartog

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 →
avatar for Joshua D. Silver

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
TBA

10:00am EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

10:30am EDT

Case Law Update Part I
Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
This year’s conference, once again, will bring you the Annual Case Law Update with our well-regarded panel of judges and practitioners highlighting for you the most recent cases of interest to Trustees. The panel will discuss not only the publicized Supreme Court decisions like Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., (Argued to the Court on March 24, 2026) that addresses the hotly...
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Speakers
HM

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
avatar for Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz

Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge Elizabeth D. Katz was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts on March 13, 2017, and is assigned to the Western and Central Divisions. On April 17, 2018, Judge Katz was appointed to the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. On December... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Dobin

Andrea Dobin

Partner, McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC
Andrea Dobin is a partner in the law firm of McManimon Scotland and Baumann, resident in the firm’s office in Trenton, New Jersey. Andrea has served as a Chapter 7 Trustee since 1999 and as New Jersey’s primary Chapter 12 Trustee since 2005. Her practice consists largely of representing... Read More →
avatar for Ronald Peterson

Ronald Peterson

Of Counsel, Jenner & Block LLP
A fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, Ron is a prolific lecturer and writer on bankruptcy and commercial law issues. He contributes to this area of law by his involvement in several initiatives and organizations. Ron served on the panel of the Chapter 7 Trustees for the... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBA

10:30am EDT

Judges Panel
Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
This panel of bankruptcy judges will discuss emerging issues, best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and how trustees can best assist the court and the parties in Subchapter V cases.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Heather Z. Cooper

Hon. Heather Z. Cooper

Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Heather Z. Cooper, Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont was appointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on March 14, 2022. Judge Cooper received her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law, magna cum laude, in... Read More →
avatar for Hon. John W. Kolwe

Hon. John W. Kolwe

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
John W. Kolwe was appointed United States Bankruptcy Judge by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, effective August 12, 2015. He was sworn in by Bankruptcy Judge Robert R. Summerhays and served in the Alexandria and Monroe Divisions of the Western District of... Read More →
avatar for Hon. James J. Tancredi

Hon. James J. Tancredi

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
James Tancredi was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and took the oath of office on September 1, 2016. Prior to his appointment, he was a partner at the law firm of Day Pitney, LLP (f/k/a... Read More →
avatar for Ryan J. Richmond

Ryan J. Richmond

Partner, Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
Ryan is a partner at the New Orleans, LA-based law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC where he leads the firm's bankruptcy section. He is also the current chairman of the bankruptcy section of the Baton Rouge Bar Association.

Ryan earned his JD from LSU in 2006. He also ear... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBA

10:30am EDT

Common Audit Issues and What To Do About Them
Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Speakers
SB

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 →
avatar for Lori L. Grahl

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 →
avatar for Christy Weiss

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
TBA

11:30am EDT

NABT Awards Luncheon sponsored by Stinson LLP
Monday August 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

Case Law Update Part II
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
This year’s conference, once again, will bring you the Annual Case Law Update with our well-regarded panel of judges and practitioners highlighting for you the most recent cases of interest to Trustees. The panel will discuss not only the publicized Supreme Court decisions like Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., (Argued to the Court on March 24, 2026) that addresses the hotly contested...
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Speakers
HM

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
avatar for Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz

Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge Elizabeth D. Katz was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts on March 13, 2017, and is assigned to the Western and Central Divisions. On April 17, 2018, Judge Katz was appointed to the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. On December... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Dobin

Andrea Dobin

Partner, McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC
Andrea Dobin is a partner in the law firm of McManimon Scotland and Baumann, resident in the firm’s office in Trenton, New Jersey. Andrea has served as a Chapter 7 Trustee since 1999 and as New Jersey’s primary Chapter 12 Trustee since 2005. Her practice consists largely of representing... Read More →
avatar for Ronald Peterson

Ronald Peterson

Of Counsel, Jenner & Block LLP
A fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, Ron is a prolific lecturer and writer on bankruptcy and commercial law issues. He contributes to this area of law by his involvement in several initiatives and organizations. Ron served on the panel of the Chapter 7 Trustees for the... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

Accounting for Subchapter V Trustees
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

1:00pm EDT

Handbook and Supplemental Materials Panel
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Darlene G. Anderson

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 →
avatar for Chantaal Arnold

Chantaal Arnold

Trustee Administrator, 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 →
avatar for Lawrence Dockery

Lawrence Dockery

Legal Assistant, Fava Firm
Lawrence is a Trustee Assistant to Will Fava, who was appointed in the Northern District of Mississippi in 2019 and in the Western District of Tennessee in 2022, but he has been doing bankruptcy debtor work since 2014. Outside of bankruptcy, Lawrence has been a soccer referee since... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Express Talk - Trustee Business Judgement Rule
Monday August 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
In this Express Talks session, Judge Diehl will trace the development of the business judgment rule and explain how it is applied to Chapter 7 trustees. She will review the statutory duties imposed on trustees and examine how courts apply the business judgment standard in bankruptcy matters, including § 363 sales and Rule 9019 settlements. Judge Diehl will also address the doctrine’s limits,...
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Speakers
HM

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Monday August 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

2:00pm EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Following the Money: Forensic Accounting and Expert Evidence for Trustees
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Trustees routinely encounter commingled funds, incomplete records, and financial statements that do not reflect economic reality—often in cases where estate resources are limited. This panel provides a practical overview of forensic accounting methods used to investigate transfers, trace assets, and identify misstatements in balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, with a focus on common...
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Speakers
avatar for Melissa Davis

Melissa Davis

CPA, KapilaMukamal, LLP
Melissa Davis is a Partner at KapilaMukamal, LLP, a boutique CPA firm located in South Florida. Melissa provides forensic accounting, litigation support and insolvency advisory services to clients. She has conducted large scale fraud investigations, including forensic and securities... Read More →
avatar for Michael Lessne

Michael Lessne

Attorney, Lessne Hoffman, PLLC
Michael is a bankruptcy and creditors' rights and restructuring attorney and a business and commercial litigator. Michael provides counsel to businesses and individuals in a broad array of bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Michael represents bankruptcy trustees and other fiduciaries... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Voting, Cramdown, and the Consensual Plan: Strategies to Encourage Plan Confirmation
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
The chapter 11 practitioners on the panel will provide an overview of strategies to successfully confirm a subchapter V plan. Their presentation will include an in-depth analysis of section 1191 of the Bankruptcy Code. They will discuss voting requirements (including dealing with non-voting classes), confirmation hurdles and cram down procedures. The panelists will also discuss specific tips on...
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Speakers
avatar for Peter Barrett

Peter Barrett

Partner, Kutak Rock LLP
Peter J. Barrett, a partner in Kutak Rock’s Richmond, Virginia office, concentrates his practice on financial restructuring matters. Mr. Barrett represents unsecured and secured creditors, trustees, equity holders, distressed investors and corporate debtors in insolvency matters... Read More →
avatar for John-Patrick M. Fritz

John-Patrick M. Fritz

Partner, LEVENE, NEALE, BENDER, YOO & GOLUBCHIK L.L.P.
John-Patrick Fritz is a partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P., a Los Angeles-based law firm specializing in bankruptcy and restructuring. He is also a subchapter V trustee and, to date, has been appointed in more than 100 cases. John-Patrick began his bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for Brian Ryniker

Brian Ryniker

Member, RK Consultants
Brian Ryniker has extensive experience in matters involving business restructurings, bankruptcy and insolvency, transaction due diligence and accounting and forensic investigations. Mr. Ryniker has been involved in many complex bankruptcies and work-out situations representing unsecured... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Learning Labs
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
TBA

3:30pm EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Monday August 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

3:30pm EDT

UST Liaison Meeting (by invitation only)
Monday August 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Monday August 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBA

4:00pm EDT

Jeopardy Ethics
Monday August 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Get ready for an ethics battle worthy of prime time! Judge Norton will lead this Jeopardy style ethics showdown as moderator and resident ethics guru, with Judges Collins and Gunn (“Team Sharks”) facing off against Trustees Bircher and Garrett (“Team Minnows”). If you’ve ever wanted to test both your Jeopardy instincts and ethical judgment, this session is your chance. The game will...
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Speakers
avatar for Hon. Daniel P. Collins

Hon. Daniel P. Collins

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court

avatar for Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court

avatar for Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

Hon. Cynthia A. Norton

Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Chief Judge Cynthia A. Norton graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas in 1981 with a double major in French and Art History. She received her law degree from the same institution in May 1984. She clerked for the Hon. John E. Rees of the Kansas Court of Appeals, and... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

5:30pm EDT

New Trustee Happy Hour sponsored by Verita
Monday August 10, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
TBA

7:00pm EDT

Platinum Sponsor Dinners (by invitation only)
Monday August 10, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
TBA
 
Tuesday, August 11
 

6:00am EDT

Morning Run/Walk
Tuesday August 11, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am EDT

Tuesday August 11, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am EDT
TBA

7:30am EDT

Grab & Go Breakfast
Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EDT

Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EDT
TBA

7:30am EDT

Registration Desk Open
Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:30am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

8:00am EDT

Alphabet Soup for Trustees: Stirring up Assets for the Estate
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
At a time when bankruptcy filings are at a historical low, this panel will discuss how Trustees may be able to find hidden assets or assets that may be overlooked. They will focus on various consumer causes of action, such as the Trustee pursuing Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations, consumer suits, Debt Management Companies, mortgage lender fees, and class actions so that Trustees can...
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Speakers
avatar for Hon. Heather Z. Cooper

Hon. Heather Z. Cooper

Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Heather Z. Cooper, Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont was appointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on March 14, 2022. Judge Cooper received her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law, magna cum laude, in... Read More →
avatar for Sarah L. Fowler

Sarah L. Fowler

Attorney and Chapter 7 Trustee, Blackwell, Burke, Fowler & Rossow, P.C.
Sarah is an attorney and shareholder at Blackwell, Burke, Fowler & Rossow, P.C. Sarah works with a wide variety of clients ranging from financial institutions and asset purchasers to business debtors, shareholders, small business owners, and chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy trustees... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
TBA

8:00am EDT

The Subchapter V Trustee’s Various Roles & How Trustees are Shaping Outcomes Beyond Statutory Duties
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
This panel will be exploring the prefiling considerations of whether a potential case is fit to file under Subchapter V and how trustees are shaping outcomes, facilitating settlements, resolving insider disputes, and more. Discussion will begin with the selection of Subchapter V Trustee based on their unique skill sets, along with the necessity for the trustee to be active with early intervention,...
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Speakers
avatar for Kara S. Rescia

Kara S. Rescia

Partner, Rescia Vaillancourt, P.C
Kara S. Rescia is a principal of Rescia Vaillancourt, P.C. with offices in Enfield, Connecticut and Northampton, Massachusetts, focusing on consumer and business bankruptcy and alternatives and small business representation. She is a 1988 graduate of the University of Southern Maine... Read More →
avatar for Hon. James J. Tancredi

Hon. James J. Tancredi

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
James Tancredi was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and took the oath of office on September 1, 2016. Prior to his appointment, he was a partner at the law firm of Day Pitney, LLP (f/k/a... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
TBA

9:00am EDT

Break with Our Sponsors
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
TBA

9:30am EDT

All Things Section 363
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
In most asset cases, the trustee will find the need to use, sell or lease estate property to generate funds for the estate. When not operating the business of the debtor, this usually requires the trustee to consider methods of sale and to determine if the trustee is able to sell the subject assets. Most of the enabling legislation is contained in 11 USC 363. This session will review and...
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Speakers
avatar for Hon. Paul M. Black

Hon. Paul M. Black

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court
Paul M. Black was appointed as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Virginia in 2014. He currently serves as Chief Judge of that court. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Judge Black received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in 1982, studied... Read More →
avatar for Taruna Garg

Taruna Garg

Partner, Harris Beach Murtha
Taruna is an award-winning commercial litigator who brings more than 20 years of experience to her practice and has a deep understanding of banking and finance. She has successfully prosecuted and defended actions and appeals in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy cour... Read More →
RM

Rick Myers

Of Counsel, McGill Gotsdiner Workman & Lepp PC
Rick Myers was admitted to practice law in Nebraska in 1971. His practice includes service as a chapter 7 trustee and a state court receiver. Rick was first elected to serve as a trustee in 1974 and subsequently was named to the initial panel of private trustees when the Bankruptcy... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

9:30am EDT

Small Business Debtors and Financial Reporting: Improving Compliance with Monthly Operating Reports and Projections
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Addressing the common deficiencies in small business reporting and how trustees can help debtors improve transparency.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan J. Richmond

Ryan J. Richmond

Partner, Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
Ryan is a partner at the New Orleans, LA-based law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC where he leads the firm's bankruptcy section. He is also the current chairman of the bankruptcy section of the Baton Rouge Bar Association.

Ryan earned his JD from LSU in 2006. He also ear... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

9:30am EDT

Trustee Assistant Roundtables, Separation of Duties in a Trustee’s Office, Remote assistant best practices, what would you do case issues.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Separation of Duties in a Trustee’s Office: Internal controls are strengthened when certain duties are divided among the trustee and employees. What do you do when small staff size precludes segregating duties?  Remote Assistant Best Practices: Working remotely began with the advent of the internet, ECF and cloud-based software. Trustees and their assistants could work virtually from...
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Speakers
avatar for Lawrence Dockery

Lawrence Dockery

Legal Assistant, Fava Firm
Lawrence is a Trustee Assistant to Will Fava, who was appointed in the Northern District of Mississippi in 2019 and in the Western District of Tennessee in 2022, but he has been doing bankruptcy debtor work since 2014. Outside of bankruptcy, Lawrence has been a soccer referee since... Read More →
avatar for Lori L. Grahl

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 →
avatar for Pam Kraus

Pam Kraus

Case Administrator/TA/Paralegal, Marshack Hays Wood LLP
Pamela Kraus is a Trustee case administrator and senior paralegal with Marshack Hays Wood LLP. Pam has been a Trustee Case Administrator for Mr. Marshack since 1990, as well as other trustees, and has trained several case administrators over the years. Most recently, Mr. Wood was... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

10:30am EDT

Updates from the AOUSC/Bankruptcy Administrators
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBA

10:30am EDT

Updates from the EOUST
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
TBA
 
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