th Bankruptcy Skills Workshop FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2014 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FLORIDA PERMIT 438 24 Annual 24 Annual Bankruptcy Skills th Workshop 8 AM – 4 PM Welcome to the 24th Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop. The Bankruptcy Skills Workshop is unique because it features separate panel discussions by the United States Bankruptcy Judges of the Southern District of Florida, Chapter 7 Panel Trustees, Standing Chapter 13 Trustees, Staff Counsel for the Florida Bar, Clerk of Court, and seasoned debtor and creditor counsel. Local practice in the Southern District of Florida is the focus of this year’s program. The Judges’ panel highlights recent decisions within each division of the Court. The Loss Mitigation Mediation Program (“LMM”) features an indepth discussion on how to successfully mediate debtor-creditor disputes and manage client expectations. 8 AM – 4 PM The Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 panels present the Standing Chapter 13 Trustees, Chapter 7 Panel Trustees, and Assistant United States Trustee staff counsel. Each panel reviews best practice, procedures, and issues unique to the particular chapter. Skilled lawyers discuss how to effectively represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 and 13 cases. Program Co-Chairs: Barbara L. Phillips, Esq., Jerry M. Markowitz, Esq., JD ’74 Kelly K. Roberts, Esq., and Daniel N. Gonzalez, Esq. Continuing legal education credits pending with the Florida Bar. All proceeds from the 24th Bankruptcy Skills Workshop will benefit the Louis Phillips Scholarship Fund at the University of Miami School of Law. Presented by An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action The Hon. A. Jay Cristol, JD ’59, Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Emeritus, Southern District of Florida Office of Events and Conferences Post Office Box 248087 Coral Gables, Florida 33124-0201 Telephone 305.284.6276 STEERING COMMITTEE www.law.miami.edu/cle/bankruptcy Presentations by Judges, Clerk of Court, U.S. Chapter 7 & 13 Trustees, and Ethics Panel The ethics segment of the Program delves into trust account violations, sanctionable conduct and the unauthorized practice of law. The Chief Clerk of Court and courtroom deputies panel will review current and future initiatives, filing and calendaring tips, submission of orders, Guidelines for Courtroom Decorum, and digital audio recording (DAR) requirements. Regardless of your experience in bankruptcy practice, the Bankruptcy Skills Workshop offers you useful information on local practice in the Southern District of Florida. Course materials, lunch, and parking are included in the cost of registration. FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2014 MIAMILAW UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW Hosted at Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami School of Business 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33124 3:00 – 4:00 PM Ethical Practice in the Bankruptcy Court A panel discussion featuring recent rulings governing ethical practice by the Bankruptcy Court and Florida Supreme Court; trust accounting violations; and the unauthorized practice of law and impermissible delegation of duties. Featuring: Arlene K. Sankel, Esq., Florida Bar Chief Branch Discipline Counsel; Jacquelyn P. Needelman, Esq., Florida Bar Staff Counsel unauthorized practice of law; Carlos Ruga, Florida Bar auditor Moderated by Barbara L. Phillips, Esq. and Jerry M. Markowitz, Esq. All proceeds from the Workshop will benefit the Louis Phillips Scholarship Fund at the University of Miami School of Law. General Registration (After May 9, 2014) $305 UM Alumni $275 Other Student Business Community I cannot attend the workshop, but please accept my contribution of $________________________ to the Louis Phillips Scholarship Fund. Chapter 13 Practice from the Perspective of the Standing Trustees Panel discussion on the role of the Standing Trustee; objections and confirmation of Chapter 13 plans; post-confirmation issues; and variation in practice requirements for each Standing Trustee. Featuring: Nancy K. Neidich, Esq., Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for Monroe and Miami-Dade County Division; Robin F. Weiner, Esq., Standing Chapter Trustee for Broward and Palm Beach County Division Moderated by Laila S. Gonzalez, Esq. Early Registration (by May 9, 2014) $275 2:00 – 3:00 PM Registration Fees: Coffee Break My enclosed check/charge in the amount of $________________________ covers: 1:45 – 2:00 PM Attorney or Related Staff Loss Mitigation Mediation The Loss Mitigation Mediation Program Implemented by Administrative Order 13-01 is an effective way to reach a compromise between debtors and lenders. Learn the secrets to success, managing client expectations, and how to effectively mediate the dispute. Featuring: The Hon. Laurel M. Isicoff; Robin F. Weiner, Esq., Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for Broward and Palm Beach County Divisions; Jeffery S. Fraser, Esq.; Kevin A. Comer, Esq. Moderated by Kelly K. Roberts, Esq. Please Choose ONE of the following affiliations: 1:00 – 1:45 PM Firm Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code CLE Credit is Pending The Florida Bar approval From the Clerk’s Office Perspective Topics will include updates on statistics, budget, space and facilities, and current and future initiatives. A courtroom deputy panel will also review filing and calendaring tips, submission of orders, and Guidelines for Courtroom Decorum, including digital audio recording (DAR) requirements. Featuring: Katherine Gould Feldman, Clerk of Court; Joe Falzone, Chief Deputy; Courtroom Deputies Fax _________________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________ Lunch 12:15 – 1:00 PM Firm _________________________________________________________________ Title ______________________________________________________________ 11:30 – 12:15 PM Name (Mr./Ms.) __________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ____________________________________ Bankruptcy Judges’ View from the Bench Featuring: The Hon. Paul G. Hyman, Chief Judge; The Hon. A. Jay Cristol; The Hon Erik P. Kimball; The Hon. Laurel M. Isicoff; The Hon. Robert A. Mark; The Hon. John K. Olson; The Hon. Raymond B. Ray Moderated by Patricia A. Redmond, Esq. Ensure your spot, confirm your attendance online and take advantage of EARLY registration! 10:00 – 11:30 AM For information and special requirements: Please call 305.284.6276 or Email: [email protected] Registration Fee Includes Lunch, Parking and Workshop Materials Coffee Break REGISTER ONLINE www.law.miami.edu/cle/bankruptcy Written cancellations received by noon, May 9, 2014 (via mail or fax), will be honored and registration fees refunded, less a $50.00 administrative fee. 9:45 – 10:00 AM For multiple registrations, please photocopy this form. Return the completed form with payment to: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW OFFICE OF EVENTS AND CONFERENCES 1311 Miller Drive, D-342 Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Credit Counseling—Pre-Petition and Post-Petition Featuring: Richard Garcia, 123 Credit Counseling, Inc. th FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 The 24th Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop will be hosted at Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami School of Business. The address is: 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33124. Take I-95 south, which feeds onto U.S. 1; continue south on U.S. 1 (about 5 miles). Turn right on Granada Blvd. and continue straight to Pisano Avenue. Turn left on to Pisano Avenue and take the second right onto University Drive. The parking entrance will be on your left and the lot is on your right. A parking permit and your Registration Confirmation letter will be sent to you via e-mail and is included in your registration fee. Cancellation: 9:30 – 9:45 AM 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Directions: Chapter 7 Practice from the Perspective of a Chapter 7 Trustee, Office of the United States Trustee, and Counsel for Debtors and Creditors—Panel Discussion. Topics include errors and omissions in debtor’s chapter 7 schedules; property of the debtor estate; exemption planning; jointly owned assets with non-filing spouse or partner; discharge and dischargeability of debt; and avoidance of judicial liens and encumbrances. Featuring: Maria M. Yip, CPA, CFE, CIRA, CFF, Chapter 7 Panel Trustee; Steven D. Schneiderman, Esq., trial counsel, Office of the United States Trustee; Grace Robson, Esq., creditor’s counsel; Zach Shelomith, Esq., debtor’s counsel Moderated by Scott N. Brown, Esq. 8 AM – 4 PM Hosted at Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami School of Business 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33124 Location: Registration Hosted at Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami School of Business 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33124 FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2014 8:00 - 8:30 AM 8:30 – 9:30 AM Bankruptcy Skills Workshop th Bankruptcy Skills Workshop Annual 24 PROGRAM Annual