Chapter 11 Training Program

(NEW) CLE CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE OF MONTHLY CHAPTER 11 LUNCH SERIES STARTING SEPTEMBER 25, 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.

Livestream Audio Recording:

This notice is to inform attendees that your attendance at monthly programming constitutes consent to be recorded. Monthly programs are recorded, and the audio is posted to this webpage. Your attendance at each program constitutes your consent to be recorded.

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

Sept 25, 2024 12:00 PM

Nov 6, 2024 12:00 PM

Dec 4, 2024 12:00 PM

Feb 26, 2025 12:00 PM

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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

March 27, 2024: Motions for use of Cash Collateral and other lender issues

Speakers: Todd Tracy, The Tracy Law Group

Mallory Satre, Snell & Wilmer

Michael Sperry, Schweet Linde & Rosenblum

April 24, 2024: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases in Chapter 11 Proceedings

John Knapp, Miller Nash LLP

Daniel Kubitz, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.

May 29, 2024: Asset Sales in Chapter 11

Tara J. Schleicher, Foster Garvey

Larry Ream, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.

September 25, 2024: Subchapter V from the Trustees’ Perspective
Speakers: Geoffrey Groshong, Groshong Law, PLLC
Michael DeLeo, Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC
Hilary Mohr, Office of the United States Trustee

November 6, 2024: Subchapter V Plan Confirmation Issues

Speakers: Geoffrey Groshong, Groshong Law, PLLC

Richard Keeton, Bush Kornfeld LLP

Hilary Mohr, Office of the United States Trustee

December 4, 2024: Subchapter V Plan Confirmation Issues Continued
Speakers: Geoffrey Groshong, Groshong Law, PLLC
Hilary Mohr, Office of the United States Trustee
Faye Rasch, Wenokur Riordan PLLC
Joshua Rataezyk, Snell & Wilmer

This series is being co-sponsored by the Washington Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. A special thanks to them and the members of Chapter 11 Training and Mentorship Working Group:

Judge Mary Jo Heston Cat Reny

Judge Marc Barreca Jimmy Zack

Judge Whitman Holt Christy Tobin-Presser

Judge Chris Alston Thomas Buford

Judge Gary Spraker (AK) Thomas Neeleman

Gina Zadra Walton Todd Tracy

Laurie Thornton Geoff Groshong

Matt Johnson Cabot Christianson (AK)

Brett Wittner Alan Wenokur

Kathleen Shoemaker Kevin O’Rourke (Spokane)

Austin Barron (AK) Dominique Scalia

Shashi Vijay Bill Malaier

Aditi Paranjype Tuella Sykes

Manish Borde Lisa Tse

Jamie McFarlane Davis Leigh

Richard Keeton Jesus Palmiero

Brian Hallaq Cynthia Rios

Darcel Lobo Matt Iwama

Latife Neu Mark McClure

Preregistration for Obtaining CLE Credit:
If you are attending in person, there will be a sign-in sheet for you to record your attendance. For remote attendance, please pre-register by emailing Shane_Creason@wawb.uscourts.gov with your first name, last name, and WSBA#, and that you will be attending remotely via Zoom at least 24 hours in advance. If you fail to pre-register, your attendance will not be submitted for CLE credit.

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