(NOTE: Program to resume in Fall/Winter of 2025)
(NEW) CLE CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE OF QUARTERLY 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 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.
Livestream Audio Recording:
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
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
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
Speakers: Geoffrey Groshong, Groshong Law, PLLC
Hilary Mohr, Office of the United States Trustee
Faye Rasch, Wenokur Riordan PLLC
Joshua Rataezyk, Snell & Wilmer
February 26, 2025: Dealmaking and Negotiation Strategies in Chapter 11 Cases
Jay Kornfeld, Bush Kornfeld LLP
Alan Smith, Perkins Coie LLP
Denise Moewes, Wood & Jones, P.S.
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 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.
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 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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