(NEW) MONTHLY CHAPTER 11 LUNCH SERIES STARTING JANUARY 31, 2024

 

Have you ever thought about taking on a Chapter 11 case as debtor’s counsel but are worried that you don’t know enough? Are you interested in learning more about Chapter 11 cases and practices and having the opportunity to exchange ideas on this topic? Join members of the bankruptcy bar and bench for an informative monthly Chapter 11 lunch series focused on practical tips for representing debtors and other parties in Chapter 11 cases including: pre-bankruptcy strategies in representing debtors, client interview tips, and helpful forms and insights on initiating Chapter 11 cases, best practices for first day motions, how to avoid and deal with potential conflict and employment and compensation issues, negotiating cash collateral orders and borrowing order issues, finding financing and dealing with secured creditors and issues pertaining to Subchapter V. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain knowledge about the process for initiating a case from client intake through issues arising post-confirmation. 

 

Materials for the programs, as well as other helpful materials for practitioners, will be posted on this page. While the content of these programs is focused on beginners, all levels of practitioners are welcome and will benefit from participation.

 

Meetings will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at noon, beginning January 31, 2024, at the United States Courthouse, 700 Stewart Street, Courtroom 7106, Seattle, WA 98101. Attendance by Zoom will also be available by joining at the link posted below.

 

Meeting Dates:

Jan 31, 2024 12:00 PM

Feb 28, 2024 12:00 PM

Mar 27, 2024 12:00 PM

Apr 24, 2024 12:00 PM

May 29, 2024 12:00 PM

 

Below is a preview of the first two sessions.

January 31, 2024: Chapter 11 Initial Considerations: Chapter Choice, Suitability, and Alternatives to Filing.

Speakers: Alan Wenokur, Wenokur Riordan PLLC

Faye Rasch, Wenokur Riordan PLLC

Christine Tobin-Presser, Bush Kornfeld LLP

 

February 28, 2024: Initial Considerations including Employment Issues and First-day Motions in Chapter 11

Speakers: Dominique Scalia, DBS Law

Kevin O'Rourke, Southwell & O'Rourke P.S.

Laurie Thornton, Office of the United States Trustee

 

 

• PLEASE KEEP YOUR CAMERA AND MICROPHONE OFF DURING THE SESSION - ONLY THE PANEL SHOULD BE VISIBLE
• TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE, SEND TO JUDGE HESTON’S TERM CLERK AT: Shane_Creason@wawb.uscourts.gov
• TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS DURING THE SESSION, SELECT THE “CHAT” menu in ZOOM
• PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR ZOOM “SCREEN” NAME LISTS YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME ONLY