27th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Cosponsored by the Washington State Bar Association Creditor Debtor Rights Section and the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section April 25 26, 2014 Grand Hyatt, Washington Oregon: 11 General CLE credits Washington: 9.75 General CLE credits
This year s NW Bankruptcy Institute highlights the return of two favorite presenters. The Honorable Keith Lundin and Hank Hildebrand, Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of Tennessee, bring their southern style of CLE back to the Pacific Northwest with their Chapter 13 update. The learning experience continues with a live demonstration of how to use an expert witness in bankruptcy court. In a twist on the Judges Panel, hear from those responsible for keeping things running smoothly in the bankruptcy courts the law clerks. Other plenary sessions include hot topics in 363 sales, agricultural bankruptcies, and a comparison of mediation and judicial settlement conferences. Breakout session topics range from deciphering tax transcripts to postpetition financing, including large case fee guidelines. The lunch presentation will feature the Honorable Elizabeth Perris, who will discuss Struggling Municipalities: Lessons Learned in the Mediation Trenches. Register by April 5 and save $20. Register online at osbar.inreachce.com. For additional assistance, please contact the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or toll-free at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413. ACCOMMODATIONS Special room rates starting at $219 are available through March 27, 2014. Call the Grand Hyatt direct at (206) 774-1234 or tollfree at (888) 421-1442 to make your reservation. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Oregon State Bar Northwest Bankruptcy Institute to receive the special rate.
27th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Cosponsored by the Washington State Bar Association Creditor Debtor Rights Section and the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Friday, April 25, 2014 7:30 Registration 8:30 Using Experts in Bankruptcy Litigation Susan S. Ford, Sussman Shank LLP, David B. Markowitz, Markowitz Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf PC, Serena Morones, Morones Young Valuations LLC, 9:45 And Now, the Rest of the Story: Hot Topics in 363 Sales Moderator: Katriana L. Samiljan, Bush Strout & Kornfeld, David W. Criswell, Ball Janik LLP, David C. Neu, K & L Gates, Leon Simson, Tonkon Torp LLP, 10:45 Break 11:00 Breakout A The Art and Science of Deciphering Transcripts and Determining the Dischargeability of Tax Debts Jeffrey M. Wong, Attorney at Law, Breakout B Blurred Lines: Individual Debtors and Their Nondebtor Limited Liability Companies Gregory R. Fox, Lane Powell PC, Loren S. Scott, The Scott Law Group, Eugene 12:00 Lunch (Included with registration) Struggling Municipalities: Lessons Learned in the Mediation Trenches The Honorable Elizabeth L. Perris, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, 1:15 Chapter 13 Recent Developments The Honorable Keith M. Lundin, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Henry E. Hildebrand, III, Chapter 13 Trustee, Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville 3:00 Break 3:15 Breakout C Student Loan Diagnosis and Treatment Richard J. Parker, Parker Butte & Lane PC, Chris Weinmann, Karr Tuttle Campbell, Breakout D Postpetition Financing: A Lender s Perspective, Including Large Case Fee Guidelines John Casey Mills, Miller Nash LLP, Mark D. Northrup, Graham & Dunn PC, M. Vivienne Popperl, Office of U.S. Trustee, Joseph M. VanLeuven, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 4:15 Break 4:30 Agricultural Bankruptcies: Chapter 12 and Beyond The Honorable Frank L. Kurtz, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington, Yakima John D. Albert, Albert & Tweet LLP, Salem William L. Hames, Attorney at Law, Kennewick 5:30 Adjourn to Hosted Reception
Friday, April 25, 2014, 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9 a.m. Noon 8:00 Judges Buffet Breakfast 8:30 Late Registration Oregon: 11 General CLE credits Washington: 9.75 General CLE credits Grand Hyatt 721 Pine Street, Washington Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:00 Law Clerks Panel Moderator: Diane K. Bridge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Christopher Dale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington, Ben Ellison, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington, Tacoma Carrie Selby, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington, Tacoma Brian Michael Sheehan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington, Spokane Gabe Verdugo, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington, Spokane 10:15 Break 10:30 Bankruptcy Mediation: We Don t Need No Stinkin Judges The Honorable Karen A. Overstreet, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington, The Honorable Thomas M. Renn, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Eugene Gloria Nagler, Nagler & Malaier PS, Noon Adjourn 12:30 WOMBAT Lunch (Separately ticketed item) Please note: The Grand Hyatt, with whom we have a binding contract for this event, is currently the subject of a boycott by a local union (the Grand Hyatt is not unionized). Bar leadership takes no position on the dispute but its existence may be evident at the event and the bar will take such situations into account in future contract considerations. For more information please contact Kay Pulju at (503) 431-6402. Institute Planning Committee F The Honorable Frank R. Alley, III, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon, Eugene F The Honorable Marc Barreca, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington, F Albert N. Kennedy, Tonkon Torp LLP, F William F. Malaier, Jr., Nagler & Malaier PS, F Kevin O Rourke, Southwell & O Rourke PS, Spokane F Christopher L. Parnell, Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP, OSB CLE Seminars Attorney F Karen Lee, klee@osbar.org, (503) 431-6382
27th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute April 25 26, 2014 Click or scan to register INSTITUTE REGISTRATION CLEasy Pass holders, 50-year and Active Pro Bono OSB members, and Oregon judges and their lawyer staff please call the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413 to register. $410 Early registration (by 4/5/14) (includes Friday lunch and a print copy of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (4th ed.)) $430 Regular registration (after 4/5/14) (includes Friday lunch and a print copy of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (4th ed.)) $25 Print course materials Electronic materials on USB flash drive are included with your registration. $35 WOMBAT Lunch (Saturday, 4/26/14) INSTITUTE PRODUCT ORDERS Audio CDs and course materials will be available approximately two weeks after the live program. Please call the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or toll-free at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413, to place your order. PAYMENT 1. Online at http://osbar.inreachce.com using a credit card (search for NWB14). 2. Need to pay by check? Please call the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or toll-free at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413. Need assistance? Call the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or toll-free at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413. GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS? Call the CLE Service Center at (503) 431-6413 or toll-free at (800) 452-8260, ext. 413. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellation requests must be received at least 72 hours prior to the start of the seminar to qualify for a refund. Refunds are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. To cancel, please call the OSB CLE Service Center at (503) 431 6413 or toll-free at (800) 452 8260, ext. 413. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Please call (503) 431-6352 or toll-free at (800) 452-8260, ext. 352, at least 72 hours before the date of the seminar. 2014 Oregon State Bar Unauthorized taping of CLE programs is prohibited.
27th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Thank you to our supporters Coffee Sponsor Reception Supporters Bush Strout & Kornfeld LLP Greene & Markley, P.C. P Keller Rorhback LLP Lane Powell PC Sussman Shank LLP Tonkon Torp LLP