NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES
NABT Spring Seminar Agenda
March 29-31, 2012
Trustee Agenda
Tentative Schedule, Subject to Change
Thursday, March 29, 2012
9:00 a.m.
NABT Board Meeting
12 noon
NABT Registration Desk Open
6:30 p.m.
Board/Speakers Dinner (Invitation Only)
Friday, March 30, 2012
7:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NABT Registration Desk Open
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Neil C. Gordon, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT President, Atlanta, GA
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
All's Well That Starts Well: Pre-judgment Remedies
A look at the powerful, but little-used, remedies available to trustees to
secure real and personal property prior to obtaining a judgment on a claim
to recover funds or property.
Hon. Steven W. Rhodes, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Detroit, MI
Kathy Bazoian Phelps, Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Richard D. Nelson, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Secretary, Cincinnati, OH
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sold! Short Sales/724(b) Sales: The New Normal
Selling liened properties through the use of short sales and §724(b) sales.
Theresa M. Bender, Chapter 7 Trustee, Tallahassee, FL
Neil C. Gordon, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT President, Atlanta, GA
E. Lynn Schoenmann, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Immediate
Past President, San Francisco, CA
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Case Law Update I
A "cutting edge" look at decisions and developments affecting trustee practice.
Hon. Mary Grace Diehl, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Atlanta, GA
Hon. Barry Schermer, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, St. Louis, MO
Robert C. Furr, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Past President, Boca Raton, FL
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with Presentation: Introduction to the New Website
Members of NABT's Website Committee will highlight the recent changes
and updates to www.NABT.com.
Kelly M. Hagan, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Vice-President, Acme, MI
Barbara B. Stalzer, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Board Member, Atlanta, GA
Nancy Cooper, NABT Executive Liaison, Columbia, SC
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 401(k) Plans in Bankruptcy, But Were Too Afraid To Ask
A discussion about the "slings and arrows" a trustee may experience in dealing with standard 401(k) plan terminations in bankruptcy and how
the new Abandoned Plan Rule may provide an effective shield for trustees.
David W. Allard, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Past President, Detroit, MI
James P. Baker, Winston & Strawn LLP, San Francisco, CA
2:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
Friend Me? Ethics and Professionalism Issues Related to the Use of Social Media
The use of social media in this country and the need for social media policies in trustee offices.
Hon. Steven W. Rhodes, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Detroit, MI
Hon. Barry Russell, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Los Angeles, CA
Prof. Nancy B. Rapoport, William S. Boyd School of Law,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monetizing and Liquidating Annuities, Life Insurance,
and Viatical Assets
A primer on valuing and liquidating these interesting assets.
Judge Michael B. Kaplan, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Trenton, NJ
David A. Birdsell, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Past President, Mesa, AZ
Michael M. Eidelman, Attorney, Vedder Price, Chicago, IL
Brad Naso, Sr. Vice President, Policy Acquisitions,
Melville Capital Life Settlements, Los Angeles, CA
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception at Hotel
EVENING ON YOUR OWN
Saturday, March 31, 2012
7:00 a.m.
NABT Registration Desk Open
7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 am 8:15 am
Breakfast with the Board
NABT board members will be hosting tables at breakfast. Pull up a chair
and get to know the board members. Bring your questions and comments!
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Executive Office for the United States Trustee
The latest from the representatives of the Executive Office
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Evidence: An In-depth Discussion of Privileges in Bankruptcy Cases
A review of the Fifth Amendment, attorney-client, and other privileges in
the context of a bankruptcy case.
Hon. C. Ray Mullins, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Atlanta, GA
Hon. Barry Russell, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Los Angeles, CA
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
7, 11, 105, or 522 - What's Your Lucky Number?
Exemptions: Bankruptcy-specific Statutes, Surcharging Exemptions,
and Other Issues
The latest issues involving state and federal exemptions.
Hon. Mary Grace Diehl, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Atlanta, GA
Warren E. Agin, Chapter 7 Trustee, Boston, MA
Martin P. Sheehan, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Vice-President,Wheeling, WV
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
An Empirical Study of the Costs of BAPCA
A review of the costs of the consumer bankruptcy system following
BAPCPA's enactment and the effects on the consumer.
Hon. Margaret D. McGarity, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Milwaukee, WI
Hon. Steven W. Rhodes, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Detroit, MI
Neil C. Gordon, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT President, Atlanta, GA
Prof. Lois R. Lupica, University of Maine School of Law, Portland, ME
Donald Walton, U.S. Trustee, Region 21, Atlanta, GA
12:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Case Law Update II
(Including Jurisdictional Issues Post-Stern v. Marshall)
A continuation of our popular panel, with a focus on jurisdictional issues
in the post-Stern v. Marshall era.
Hon. Bruce A. Markell, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Las Vegas, NV
Hon. Barry Schermer, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, St. Louis, MO
Ronald R. Peterson, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Board Member, Chicago, IL
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Reception with Our Exhibitors
Participating Vendors will provide food and drink at their booths.
EVENING ON YOUR OWN
Paralegal/Trustee Assistants Agenda
Tentative Schedule
Subject to Change
Friday, March 30, 2012
7:00 a.m.
NABT Registration Desk Open
NABT Registration Desk Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
60 Tips in 60 Minutes
William G. Schwab, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Director, Lehighton, PA
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sold! Short Sales/724(b) Sales: The New Normal
Theresa M. Bender, Chapter 7 Trustee, Tallahassee, FL
Neil C. Gordon, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT President, Atlanta, GA
E. Lynn Schoenmann, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Immediate Past President,
San Francisco, CA
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Security Tips for Trustee & Staff
Hon. Mike K. Nakagawa, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Las Vegas, NV
Brian D. Shapiro, Chapter 7 Trustee, Las Vegas, NV
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with Presentation: Introduction to the New Website
Kelly M. Hagan, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Vice-President, Acme, MI
Barbara Stalzer, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Board Member, Atlanta, GA
Nancy Cooper, NABT Executive Liaison, Columbia, SC
1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Communications Between the Generations: Getting Debtors to Open Up About Assets
Darron Meares, Meares Auction Group, Pelzer, SC
2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Friend Me? Ethics and Professionalism Issues Related to the Use of Social Media
Hon. Steven W. Rhodes, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Detroit, MI
Hon. Barry Russell, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Los Angeles, CA
Prof. Nancy B. Rapoport, William S. Boyd School of Law,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vendor Breakout Session
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception
Evening On Your Own
Saturday, March 31, 2012
7:00 a.m.
NABT Registration Desk
7:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
NABT Board Members will be hosting tables at breakfast.
Pull up a chair and get to know the board members.
Bring your questions and comments!
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Mock 341 Meetings (Debtor Temperaments)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Insurance: Cover Your Assets and How to Read & Interpret Insurance Policies
Thomas R. Tibble, Chapter 7 Trustee, Kalamazoo, MI
Brad Naso, Sr. Vice President, Policy Aqusitions
Melville Capital Life Settlements, Los Angeles, CA
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
New Techniques for Collecting Judgments
We'll show you the money!
David P. Leibowitz, Chapter 7 Trustee, Waukegan, IL
10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
EOUST Update
11:15 a.m..- 12:00 Noon
Objection to Claims
Kelly M. Hagan, Chapter 7 Trustee, NABT Vice-President, Acme, MI
Angela G. Ford, Trustee Assistant, Atlanta, GA
Darlene Anderson, Trustee Assistant, Boca Raton, FL
12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Claims Workshop
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Afternoon Reception with our Exhibitors
OPTIONAL TOURS
EVENING ON YOUR OWN