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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Unique Notice Issues in Complex Tort Bankruptcies
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPanelists Andrew Ballentine and London England will discuss unique noticing procedures at play in complex tort bankruptcies. The panel will include discussion of procedures ranging from extreme injuries in Chapter 7 cases through several of the unusual procedures implemented in the mass-tort Chapter 11 cases that are becoming more common.   \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nPresenters\n London England\, Attorney\, Reed Smith LLP \nLondon concentrates her practice on representing both individuals and corporations in high stakes litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. London represents chapter 11 debtors\, creditors\, and trustees\, and focuses a large portion of her practice on the representation of state and federal equity receivers. In addition\, London litigates regulatory and government enforcement actions\, corporate disputes\, and bet-the-company cases for companies across the country.   \nLondon serves on the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section Committee and the Young Professionals Committee for the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers.  A magna cum laude graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law\, London clerked for Judge Priest Johnson in the Eastern District of Texas before joining private practice.     \n \nAndrew Ballentine\, Attorney\, Cornerstone Law  \nAndrew S. Ballentine is a senior associate in Cornerstone Law Firm’s Litigation Practice Group. An experienced commercial litigator\, Andrew focuses his practice on civil litigation including representation of small and mid-size corporations\, commercial landlords\, and lenders. He also represents creditors in Chapter 7\, 13\, and 11 bankruptcy cases or adversary proceedings. Andrew has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals on a wide range of litigated matters in Florida and federal courts. Andrew represents creditors on Unsecured Creditor Committees in large\, complex Chapter 11 bankruptcies\, as well as Bankruptcy Trustees.   \n Prior to joining Cornerstone Law Firm\, Andrew worked for a large regional law firm as part of a team of more than 300 lawyers. His experience also includes serving as a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.   \n In 2019\, Andrew was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Andrew’s service to voluntary bar associations includes serving as a director-at-large for the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, the treasurer for the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Federal Bar Association\, and a member-at-large of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association.  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-navigating-unique-notice-issues-in-complex-tort-bankruptcies/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bankruptcy Appeals: Finality\, Standing and Mootness
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nBankruptcy appeals can be tricky! This CLE will discuss (1) finality; (2) standing; and (3) mootness\, three complex areas that have led to a great deal of litigation and a number of recent appellate cases. The presentation will focus on the key Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nPresenter\n \nSally McDonald Henry\, Professor of Law \nSally McDonald Henry is the John E. Krahmer Endowed Professor of Commercial and Banking Law the Texas Tech University School of Law\, where she began teaching in 2012. At Tech\, she is the faculty editor of the Texas Bank Lawyer. Before she became a professor\, she was a partner in Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP’s corporate restructuring group\, where she practiced law for a number of  years. \nDuring the years she practiced law\, Ms. Henry represented virtually all interested parties in corporate restructuring cases\, including banks\, debtors\, unsecured creditors\, and trustees\, and handled cross-border transactions involving Germany\, Mexico\, Israel\, Argentina\, and many other jurisdictions. \nA graduate of Duke University and New York University School of Law. Ms. Henry is the author of several books and numerous articles on commercial law and restructuring topics. She has lectured on these topics throughout the world. \nDuring the time she practiced\, Ms. Henry was the recipient of an annual New York city-wide award from The Legal Aid Society for her pro bono work. As a teacher\, she has been the recipient of a number of awards\, including the Texas Tech Hispanic Law Students’ Professor of the Year and the Texas Tech Black Law Students’ Professor of the Year awards. In 2022\, she received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching\, the highest award for teaching which is awarded annually to two professors at Texas Tech University. \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister here!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-bankruptcy-appeals-finality-standing-and-mootness/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence Bankruptcy Attorneys Should Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nBankruptcy lawyers are expected to know the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and a bankruptcy court’s local rules. Less known are the Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence. This webinar will focus on rules and evidence that apply in adversary proceedings and contested matters in bankruptcy court. \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n  \nRegister Today\n  \nPresenters\nChief Judge Craig A. Gargotta\, United States Bankruptcy Court\, Western District of Texas\n \nJudge Gargotta was appointed to the bench on October 1\, 2007. He was then appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas on November 2\, 2021. Judge Gargotta has a B.A. and M.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio\, Texas. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Ronald B. King\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He then served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney for 17 years prior to taking the bench. Judge Gargotta is a member of the NCBJ\, Federal Bar Association\, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He serves as an Associate Editor for the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and is an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s Law School. Judge Gargotta has spoken at numerous bar conferences on a local and national level. Judge Gargotta and his wife Susan have been married for almost 39 years and have two sons\, a wonderful daughter-in-law\, and a beautiful grandbaby girl. \n  \n  \nGabrielle Resnick\, Law Clerk to Judge Gargotta\n \nGabrielle Resnick graduated with her Juris Doctor in May of 2023 from the Emory University School of Law. She currently serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta\, United States Bankruptcy Court\, Western District of Texas. She previously served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable J.P. Boulee at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Prior to that\, she worked as a Legal Intern for the U.S. Trustee’s office in Atlanta\, GA and for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Macon\, GA. She also served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Sage M. Sigler\, U.S. Bankruptcy Court\, Northern District of Georgia. \n  \n  \n  \nLayne Mustian\, Law Clerk to Judge Gargotta \nLayne Mustian graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio\, Texas\, in the Spring of 2024. She currently serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta\, United States Bankruptcy Court\, Western District of Texas. She previously served as a Summer Associate for Dykema Gossett\, PLLC\, a Research Assistant to Associate Dean Colin P. Marks\, J.D. at St. Mary’s University School of Law\, and as a Law Clerk for the Law Office of Cesar Montalvo\, PLLC. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegister Today \n  \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.  We will also seek Wellness credits for appropriate states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/federal-rules-of-procedure-bankruptcy-attorneys-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 21 Questions (and Answers): Issues for Those New to Bankruptcy Law
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar will cover topics such as: What does the bankruptcy process look like? What should I do when my client receives a notice of bankruptcy? This session is not meant for those who practice bankruptcy law regularly. At the end of this CLE Webinar\, attendees will be able to identify differences between Chapters 7\, 11\, and 13. They will be able to identify issues creditors’ lawyers should consider when their clients receive a notice of bankruptcy. Last\, attendees\, will be able to identify issues debtors’ lawyers should consider before they assist clients in filing bankruptcy petitions \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n  \n  \n Register Today\n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\n\nTHE HONORABLE PAUL E. SINGLETON\nJudge\, Indiana Northern Bankruptcy Court \nJudge Singleton earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Wake Forest University and his law degree\, with Pro Bono Distinction\, from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Before attending law school\, Judge Singleton taught social studies for Teach for America at National Academy Foundation High School in Baltimore. After graduating from law school in 2009\, he worked at Indiana Legal Services where he practiced family and landlord/tenant law. He then joined the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County where he handled cases involving civil protective orders. His professional experience also includes private practice in employment law at Faegre Baker Daniels (now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP)\, service as Assistant City Attorney for the City of South Bend\, and Magistrate Judge for the St. Joseph Superior Court where he presided over criminal and civil cases. \n  \n  \n  \n \nBingxin (Emily) Lu\, Law Clerk to Judge Paul E. Singleton \nEmily Lu is a law clerk for the Honorable Paul E. Singleton. She was a judicial extern for Judge Singleton during her last semester of law school. While in law school\, her strong interest in bankruptcy law also led to an opportunity for an externship at the Department of Justice\, U.S. Trustee Program. Ms. Lu earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. She then attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and graduated in 2022. Before joining the Indiana Northern District Bankruptcy Court\, she was a Deputy Attorney General in the Litigation Division of Indiana Attorney General’s Office. In that role\, she handled matters related to administrative law\, judicial review\, and qui tam actions. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nBrian M. Ortiz\, Law Clerk to Judge Singleton \nBrian M. Ortiz serves as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Paul E. Singleton. He previously worked as a law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Heather Z. Cooper at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont. Prior to clerking\, he attended The University of Iowa College of Law\, where he developed an interest in the intersection of law and business. \nDuring law school\, Brian clerked for two Minneapolis law firms\, working on cases ranging from discrimination to employment law issues. He earned an MBA from American International College and obtained his BA from Providence College. While at PC he majored in English and Global Studies while also studying abroad in both Argentina and China. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegister today \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.  We will also seek Wellness credits for appropriate states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/cle-21-questions-and-answers-issues-for-those-new-to-bankruptcy-law/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] When FCA Cases Go to Bankruptcy Court
DESCRIPTION:**Program is hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis panel will feature two bankruptcy judges\, Relator’s counsel\, and a DOJ trial attorney discussing the strategies and pitfalls when a False Claims Act case lands in bankruptcy court. The panelists will explain bankruptcy basics for the uninitiated\, including what it means to be a creditor\, and then discuss FCA cases when either a relator files for bankruptcy or when a defendant files for bankruptcy\, including how to address cases that are still under seal. Finally\, the panel will discuss settling FCA cases in bankruptcy court. \n  \n Register Online\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section\, Co-sponsored by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nOpening Remarks\n\nSally McDonald Henry\, Chair\, Federal Bar Association – Bankruptcy Law Section \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeakers\n\n(Moderator) Jeremy R. Bloor\, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHon. Tiffany Geyer\, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHon. Grace E. Robson\, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMary A. Schmergel\, Corporate/Financial Section in the Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \n  \n  \nHon. Ryon M. McCabe\, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida \n \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-bankruptcy/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section,Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T203853
CREATED:20231206T230739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164943Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bankruptcy on Fire: A Discussion of Cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and Other Courts that Will Spark Interest in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an essential conversation on pending bankruptcy issues. This practical\, judge-led conversation will emphasize the current pending U.S. Supreme Court bankruptcy and appeals cases\, including key points that every practitioner should understand and potential current and future implications. Featured panelists include Hon. Elizabeth Gunn\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of Columbia\, Hon. Andrew Altenburg\, Jr.\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of New Jersey\, and Hon. John Gregg\, Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Michigan. Experienced practitioners and rising professionals alike are encouraged to attend. \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Elizabeth Rogers\, Associate\, Stevens & Lee\, P.C.\nElizabeth A. Rogers is a bankruptcy and financial restructuring associate at Stevens & Lee\, P.C. in Wilmington\, Del. Liz served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Guy R. Humphrey\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Ohio\, from 2021 – 2023. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019. Liz is a member of the FBA bankruptcy section’s leadership board. \n  \nHon. Andrew Altenburg\, Jr.\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of New Jersey\nAndrew B. Altenburg\, Jr. was appointed to the bench for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Camden\, New Jersey\, on May 19\, 2014. Prior to his appointment\, Judge Altenburg served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Daniel J. Moore\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey in Newark\, New Jersey\, as an associate with the firm of Davis\, Reberkenny & Abramowitz in Cherry Hill\, New Jersey\, and finally as the sole shareholder of Andrew B. Altenburg\, Jr.\, Esquire P.C. in Marlton\, New Jersey. Judge Altenburg concentrated his practice in bankruptcy law\, credit union representation\, and debtor/creditor rights. Judge Altenburg received his B.A. degree\, cum laude\, from Niagara University and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He is admitted to the state bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as\, the District Courts of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania\, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and has served on several committees for that organization. Judge Altenburg is proud to serve as the court liaison to The Honorable Judith H. Wizmur Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project at Rutgers Law School – Camden. Judge Altenburg has served as an editor\, author\, and frequent speaker/panelist to many professional and educational organizations including: the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; New Jersey State Bar Association; various local bar associations and groups; local schools; Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference; Pennsylvania Bar Institute; ABI; AIRA; IWIRC; NACBA; NAFER; NCBJ; NYIC; TMA; Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association; Fordham Law School; Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference; and the National Constitution Center. Before his appointment\, Judge Altenburg was an author and the Editor-In-Chief of the 2005\, 2007\, and 2009 BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE: Skills & Methods textbook and the 2012 BANKRUPTCY: PRACTICAL SKILLS SERIES textbook for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. \nHon. John Gregg\, Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Michigan\nHon. John T. Gregg was appointed as a bankruptcy judge in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan on July 17\, 2014.  He was recently appointed to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth Circuit.  Before his appointment\, Judge Gregg was a partner with the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP\, where he focused on corporate restructuring\, bankruptcy and other insolvency matters.  Judge Gregg was the chair of the education committee of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in 2022\, serves on the board of directors of the American Bankruptcy Institute\, is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy\, and is a member of the American Law Institute.  He earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.  Judge Gregg is a frequent writer and speaker on bankruptcy and other commercial issues.  He has written and co-edited numerous secondary sources\, including Collier Guide to Chapter 11\, published by LexisNexis\, Strategies for Secured Creditors in Workouts and Foreclosures\, published by ALI-ABA\, Issues for Suppliers and Customers of Financially Troubled Auto Suppliers\, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute\, Michigan Security Interests in Personal Property\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education\, Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education\, Interrupted! Understanding Bankruptcy’s Effects on Manufacturing Supply Chains\, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute\, and Receiverships in Michigan\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. \nHon. Elizabeth Gunn\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of Columbia\nHon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed as a bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4\, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment\, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room. Before her appointment\, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia as the bankruptcy specialist for the Division of Child Support Enforcement. In 2017\, Judge Gunn was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as a member of its inaugural class of 40 Under 40 and in 2022 was recognized by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia as its Judicial Honoree and recipient of the BADC’s Suzanne V. Richards Foundation Grant. Judge Gunn serves as an Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal and is a Coordinating and Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal. Judge Gunn sits on the boards of the Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section\, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation\, American Bar Association National Conference of Federal Trial Judges\, and the Chesapeake Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. She is a member of the Walter Chandler Bankruptcy Inn of Court and is Board Certified in Consumer Law by the American Board of Certification. Judge Gunn received her BA\, cum laude\, from Willamette University in Salem\, Oregon and her law degree\, cum laude\, from Boston College Law School. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\nCLE\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-a-discussion-of-todays-hottest-bankruptcy-cases/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: So\, Your Client is a Creditor in a Chapter 13...Now What Do You Do?
DESCRIPTION:Our expert panel will discuss proofs of claim\, claim categories\, the treatment of secured claims including “cram – down\,” “bifurcation\,” and “avoidance\,” valuation issues\, and standards for confirmation including the treatment of unsecured claims. \n  \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n  \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPresenters\nJudge Craig A. Gargotta\, Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Texas \nJudge Gargotta was appointed to the bench on October 1\, 2007. He was then appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas on November 2\, 2021. Judge Gargotta has a B.A. and M.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio\, Texas. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Ronald B. King\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He then served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney for 17 years prior to taking the bench. Judge Gargotta is a member of the NCBJ\, Federal Bar Association\, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He serves as an Associate Editor for the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and is an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s Law School. Judge Gargotta has spoken at numerous bar conferences on a local and national level. Judge Gargotta and his wife Susan has been married for over 36 years and have two sons. \nMichael Cecil\, Counsel to the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of Florida at Tampa \nMichael Cecil is a staff attorney for Jon Waage\, the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for Ft. Myers and Tampa\, FL.  Mr. Cecil has practiced bankruptcy since 2004 starting first in Jacksonville\, FL as a creditors’ rights attorney. He has worked for three chapter 13 trustees\, and was a debtors’ attorney.    He has spoken at numerous seminars and training sessions for bankruptcy practitioners. \nHe had the good fortune of arguing the In Re Valone case with co-counsel in front of the 11th Circuit Court of appeals. \nHe has presented at multiple NACTT seminars\, enjoys the practice of bankruptcy law and hopes to contribute to your basic understanding of the the topic. \nKatherine Iskin\, Counsel for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Northern District of Indiana at Fort Wayne \nKatherine Iskin has been counsel to the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Fort Wayne\, Lafayette\, and South Bend Divisions of the Northern District of Indiana since 2013.  She also teaches Bankruptcy Law as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Notre Dame.  Prior to joining the Chapter 13 Trustee\, she was an attorney at Miller & Hollander in Naples\, Florida.  Katherine has a BA from Centre College in Danville\, KY and received her MA and JD degrees from The Ohio State University in Columbus\, OH. \n  \n \nFrank Dicesare\, Counsel for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Southern District of Ohio at Cincinnati \nFrancis J. DiCesare has been a Staff Attorney for Margaret A. Burks\, Chapter 13 Trustee for Cincinnati\, since November\, 2001. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Carnegie Mellon University in 1984\, with University Honors\, and his Juris Doctor\, cum laude\, from Tulane University in 1987. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJon Liberman\, Partner\, Sottile & Barile LLC (Moderator) \nJon Lieberman is a Partner at Sottile & Barile LLC\, in Cincinnati\, Ohio. Jon serves on the Executive Board of the national Federal Bar Association (FBA) Bankruptcy Law Section\, and on the Editorial Board of The Federal Lawyer\, the journal of the FBA. A member of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) for over 23 years\, he is both an Associate and a Coordinating Editor of the ABI Journal\, and serves as Special Projects Leader of ABI’s Bankruptcy Litigation Committee. Jon is co-author of “Thorny Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases\,” currently on sale through ABI’s bookstore\, and is former Co-Chair of both the ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Committee (for which he was named ABI’s Co-Committee Member of the Year)\, and ABI’s Legislation Committee. Jon is a a former Air Force Officer and Distinguished Military Graduate of Air Force ROTC\, and is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee of ABI’s Veterans and Servicemembers Task Force. He is a Board Officer of the Southern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference\, and former Chair of the Consumer Bankruptcy Sub-Committee of the Southern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Court Attorney Advisory Committee. Jon is also former Education Director of ABI’s Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee\, and served on ABI’s 40 Under 40 Steering Committee. Jon has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Bar Association\, as Chair of the CBA Real Estate Committee\, on the Board of the Potter Stewart American Inn of Court\, and is a graduate of the Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close Thursday\, July 20 at 2:00 PM EDT. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-so-your-client-is-a-creditor-in-a-chapter-13-now-what-do-you-do/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ripped from the Headlines - A Discussion of Today’s Hottest Bankruptcy Cases
DESCRIPTION:More and more\, bankruptcy decisions and case names are making nation-wide news\, headlines\, and even segments on late night shows. To name a few: Boy Scouts of America\, Purdue Pharma and the NRA. As with every headline\, there’s so much more to the story and the case than just the headlines. During the webinar\, our panel will discuss the headlines and delve into why every practitioner should be aware of the implications. \nPresented by:\nBankruptcy Law Section\n \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJon Jay Lieberman\, Partner\, Sottile & Barile LLC (Moderator) \nJon Jay Lieberman is Partner and Chair of the Financial Institutions Litigation and Regulatory Compliance Group at Sottile & Barile LLC.  Currently\, he serves on the Editorial Board of The Federal Lawyer and on the Executive Committee of FBA’s Bankruptcy Law Section.  He is an Associate Editor of The American Bankruptcy Institute Journal\, and Co-Author of ABI’s treatise “Thorny Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases.”  He is Special Projects Leader of ABI’s Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee\, and Co-Chair of Outreach for ABI’s Task Force on Servicemembers and Veterans Affairs.  He is former Co-Chair of ABI’s Consumer Bankruptcy and Legislation Committees\, and has served on the Selection Committee for ABI’s 40 Under 40.  Jon is currently an Officer on the Southern District of Ohio Bench-Bar Board\, and formerly served as Consumer Chair for the Southern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Court’s Attorney Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Bar Association\, as Chair of the CBA’s Real Property Law Committee\, and as Master and Executive Board member of the Potter Stewart American Inn of Court.  Jon is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Air Force ROTC\, and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he was a Louise Taft Semple Classics Scholar.  His wife Heather\, and King Charles Cavalier Spaniels Puck and Angus run him ragged. \n \nBen A. Barnes\, Partner\, Kirkland & Ellis LLP \nBen is a trial lawyer and litigation partner in the Dallas office\, focusing on high-profile and complex disputes in Texas and across the country. A courtroom veteran\, Ben has ushered public companies\, investment firms\, entrepreneurs\, and corporate fiduciaries through trials\, injunction hearings\, and arbitrations. His substantive experience includes energy\, corporate governance\, antitrust\, real estate\, and trade secrets disputes. Ben has an active restructuring litigation practice and has represented debtors\, creditors\, and committees in a number of contested matters and adversary proceedings. He also has considerable experience representing post-confirmation trustees on a contingency or alternative fee basis. \nBen’s superior trial work has earned him recognition from both legal media and his peers. Best Lawyers identified Ben as “One to Watch” in 2021\, Texas Super Lawyer has named him a “Rising Star” since 2018\, and D Magazine lists him among the best lawyers in Dallas under 40. Ben serves on the board of the American Bar Association Business Torts Litigation Committee and is a barrister in the John C. Ford American Inn of Court. He is on the Board of Advisors of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law\, his alma matter. \nBefore entering private practice\, Ben clerked for the Honorable Raymond W. Gruender of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He has served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve since 2010 and also serves the local community through the Exchange Club of East Dallas\, which supports the underrepresented children of East Dallas. \nHon. Elizabeth L. Gunn\, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge \nHon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed to serve as bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4\, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment\, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room and did not conduct her first in person proceeding until March 2022. Before her appointment\, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia as the bankruptcy specialist for the Division of Child Support Enforcement. Prior to joining the Office of the Attorney General\, Judge Gunn was in private practice in Richmond\, Virginia. In 2017\, Judge Gunn was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as a member of its inaugural class of 40 Under 40. Judge Gunn serves on the advisory board of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal\, the board of the Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section\, is a former board member of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation\, a former committee chair of the Consumer and Litigation Committees of the American Bankruptcy Institute\, and is an Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal. She is a member of the Walter Chandler Bankruptcy Inn of Court and is Board Certified in Consumer Law by the American Board of Certification. Judge Gunn received her BA\, cum laude\, from Willamette University in Salem\, Oregon and her law degree\, cum laude\, from Boston College Law School. \nProfessor Sally Henry\, John E. Krahmer Banking and Commercial Endowed Professor of Law\, Texas Tech University School  \nSally McDonald Henry is the John E. Krahmer Endowed Professor of Banking and Commercial Law at the Texas Tech School of Law.  She is a 2022 recipient of the Texas Tech University Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award\, the highest award given by Texas Tech University for teaching. Moreover\, she has been designated “professor of the year” multiple times by the Texas Tech Hispanic Law Students Association and the Texas Tech Black Law Students Association. \nBefore joining academia\, she was a partner at Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom\, LLP\, where she represented a diverse group of clients\, including debtors-in-possession\, secured and unsecured creditors\, financially troubled companies\, and Chapter 11 trustees\, as well as entities that acquire financially distressed companies.  Her pro bono work has included asylum cases\, public housing cases\, wage theft cases and debtor-creditor work.  She has won a New York City-wide award from the Legal Aid Society for her pro bono work. \nMs. Henry received her B.A. from Duke University and her J.D. from the New York University School of Law.  She is the author or co-author of various articles on acquisitions of the assets of secured transactions\, troubled companies\, municipal bankruptcies\, debtor-creditor concerns of officers and directors\, cross-border restructurings\, and other bankruptcy-related issues\, and she is the editor of each annual edition of the Portable Bankruptcy Code and Rules (Business Law Section\, ABA) and co-author of Ordin on Contesting Confirmation (Wolters Kluwer\, 1998)\, updated semi-annually. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on April 27\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Ariel White\, Program Coordinator\, at awhite@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-ripped-from-the-headlines-a-discussion-of-todays-hottest-bankruptcy-cases/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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SUMMARY:Bankruptcy Law Section: Circuit Writer Call
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bankruptcy Law Section’s next Circuit Writers call on Friday\, February 28 at 3:30 pm EST to discuss recent notable cases. \nThe Circuit Updates are timely and regular\, brief updates of important bankruptcy cases distributed to Section members. Cases typically include circuit bankruptcy decisions and notable published and unpublished Bankruptcy Appellate Panel\, District Court\, and Bankruptcy Court decisions. Join the Circuit Writers and: \n\nShowcase your writing and expertise to your peers\nDiscuss new and relevant bankruptcy law with other lawyers and judges during section-wide conference calls\nCraft summaries and/or analysis of compelling recent bankruptcy decisions from your region of the country\nHave fun while networking and staying on top of interesting and developing bankruptcy law across the United States\n\nAre you a new writer looking to get involved? Follow the guidelines below: \n\nDraft your summaries and analysis however works best for you!\nShort—can be bullet point highlights of around 200 words\nSynthesize—key rule(s) and issue(s) when appropriate\nMedium—consider breaking out issue(s); holding(s); key facts; reasoning; and perhaps notable points when longer treatment is warranted\nFurther commentary—we can include as a separate attachment for those ambitious enough!\nProcess—use the Circuit Writer membership list to coordinate with other writers in your Circuit\, and determine case coverage and workflow; send submissions by the second week of the month to be compiled and circulated at the end of the month; discuss on bi-monthly calls\n\nIf you have any questions regarding Circuit Updates\, please contact Christopher D. Sullivan. \nFor call-in information\, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/bankruptcy-law-section-circuit-writer-call/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cutting Edge Developments at the Intersection of Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property Law
DESCRIPTION:The US Supreme Court has recently decided a case that will have profound effects on bankruptcy and IP practitioners (Mission Products). In addition to this case\, the panel will be discussing other significant cases that SCOTUS and other courts have decided that effect these areas\, as well as specific substantive areas that impact both BK and IP practitioners\, such as sales free and clear of licensing agreements\, and the enforceability of covenants not to compete and franchise agreements. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nThe Honorable Alan S. Trust\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York \nThe Honorable Alan S. Trust ascended to the bench on April 2\, 2008\, and sits in the Eastern District of New York. He is an adjunct professor of law at the St. John’s University School of Law\, a past Chair of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Federal Bar Association\, a member of the Board of Directors of that Section\, and has served as the CLE Committee chair. He is also President of the Eastern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and serves as CLE Committee co-chair. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal\, is a coordinating editor for the Journal\, and for several years has had responsibility for the Dicta column. He is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. \nDuring his tenure on the bench\, Judge Trust has been designated by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to mediate cases in the Southern District of New York and to sit in the District of Connecticut bankruptcy court. Judge Trust also serves on the Judiciary Data Working Group under the auspices of the Administrative Offices of the United States Courts. \nJudge Trust is a frequent speaker and author for numerous CLE events and seminars\, addressing bankruptcy\, mediation and ethics issues. He is a trained mediator\, and was instrumental in the creation of a Pro Bono Mediation Program and the formation of the Consumer Lawyer Advisory Committee adopted by the Bankruptcy Court for Eastern District of New York. \nJudge Trust attended Syracuse University\, graduating summa cum laude in 1981\, and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He attended New York University School of Law\, where he served on the Law Review from 1982-83\, and graduated cum laude in 1984. After graduation\, he relocated to Dallas\, Texas to begin his law practice. Judge Trust opened his own law firm (Trust.Law.Firm\, P.C.) in Dallas in December 1995\, and managed that firm until appointed to the bench. \n  \nRobert J. Rando\, Founder and Lead Counsel\, The Rando Law Firm P.C. \nRobert J. Rando is the founder and lead counsel of The Rando Law Firm P.C. Mr. Rando is a Fellow of the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters and\, since 2004\, has enjoyed the privilege and honor of judicial appointment as a Special Master in numerous cases involving complex patent law issues. He has also served as a Mediator in several private mediations all with successful outcomes and as a Neutral in patent and non-patent cases. He is a published author and frequent lecturer at law schools and CLE programs on patent law and other IP and constitutional law issues. \nHis professional experience spans thirty years as a federal civil litigator in matters ranging from intellectual property and antitrust\, to employment discrimination\, civil rights\, employment disputes\, ERISA and class action product liability cases. Primarily his experience has been focused on the litigation of patent infringement disputes in the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”)\, the Eastern District of New York (“EDNY”) and several other United States District Courts across the country. He has also filed Circuit Court of Appeals briefs and argued before the Appeals Court for the Second Circuit. Additionally\, he has authored\, co-authored\, and filed Amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court and Federal Circuit on numerous IP law issues from 2006 to the present. \nHe is experienced in a wide range of technologies\, including: computer hardware and software\, silicon chip manufacturing\, biotechnology products\, medical devices\, pharmaceuticals\, chemical compounds\, food additives\, alternative energy products\, consumer electronics\, communications\, security\, Internet and e-commerce. \nHe is the immediate past Chair and current Board Member of the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”) Intellectual Property Law Section (“IPLS”)\, an active Member of the FBA Government Relations Committee and Charter Member of the FBA EDNY Chapter. He is also the past Treasurer and current Board Member of the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (“NYIPLA”)\, an active member of the NYIPLA Amicus\, Legislative Action\, Programs and PTAB Committees\, a Member of The Federalist Society IP Practice Group Executive Committee\, Master in the Honorable William C. Conner Inn of Court and President-Elect of the Association of Amicus Counsel. \nHe has worked closely with USPTO leaders on programming and outreach and is actively engaged in federal judiciary legislative initiatives. Along with other patent practitioners\, he developed and conducted a series of lectures in 2012 on the AIA and provided a lecture on Alice/Mayo/Section 101 patent eligibility issues in 2018 for the SDNY and EDNY Patent Pilot Program Judges\, Magistrate Judges and Law Clerks. He represented the FBA IPLS at the Tillis/Coons Section 101 Patent Law Reform Roundtable discussions and submitted written testimony included in the record at the June 11\, 2019 hearing. \nHe received his Juris Doctor\, with academic honors\, from St. John’s University School of Law in 1989. He was the Executive Publications Editor of the St. John’s Law Review and the recipient of an Academic Scholarship\, Civil Trial Institute Honors and the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Constitutional Law. He received his Bachelor of Science\, with academic honors\, in mathematics and computer science\, from Hofstra University in 1983. Prior to entering the legal profession\, Mr. Rando was a computer systems analysis engineer for Sperry Systems (now Lockheed Martin) working on submarine navigation and weapons systems under a government required classified security clearance. \n  \nDaniel R. Fogarty\, Shareholder\, Stichter\, Riedel\, Blain & Postler P.A. \nDaniel R. Fogarty joined Stichter\, Riedel\, Blain & Postler P.A. in 2006 after graduating with high honors from the University of Florida College of Law and then serving as a law clerk for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida\, Tampa Division. \nMr. Fogarty regularly represents debtors\, committees\, creditors\, buyers\, and other parties in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court workouts. He has served as lead counsel for the debtors in possession in the successful Chapter 11 cases filed by companies in real estate development\, manufacturing\, software development\, and other industries. Mr. Fogarty has been active in numerous representations of small and medium-sized companies in Chapter 11 cases. Mr. Fogarty also represents debtors and trustees in Chapter 7 cases. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nHow to Register \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday\, February 5\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Alea Al-Aghbari at aalaghbari@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nCredit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari\, Sections and Divisions Coordinator.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-cutting-edge-developments-at-the-intersection-of-bankruptcy-and-intellectual-property-law/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section,Intellectual Property Section
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