CH 11 WORKSHOP
October 21, 2025 | Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: U.S. District Courthouse,
700 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101, Floor 19

How to Reorganize Clearwater Markets is a workshop that provides attorneys with the soft skills when working through a Chapter 11 case. During this hands-on workshop, participants will utilize the necessary tools when negotiating key terms, leveraging alternatives for a plan, and understanding how to work with reconstruction professionals. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and there will be a hosted reception after. CLE credit pending (3-4 credits).

 (Ch 11 Workshop Flyer and Fact Pattern located at bottom of page)

All attendees should register at this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/0Rsbu7iJRX

CLE credit pending (3-4 credits)
Hosted reception after workshop
Read the fact pattern before attending workshop

 

 

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 quarterly 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 quarterly at noon on the last Wednesday of the announced month 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.

 

This notice is to inform attendees that your attendance at quarterly programming constitutes consent to be recorded. Quarterly 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

 

Speakers: Alan Wenokur, Wenokur Riordan PLLC

Faye Rasch, Wenokur Riordan PLLC

Christine Tobin-Presser, Bush Kornfeld LLP

 

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