Everything you wanted to know about core issues in chapter 7 cases, including topics such as exemptions, claims objections, reaffirmations, abuse under 11 U.S.C. §707(b) when the debtor has surrendered property, and 11 U.S.C. §521 automatic dismissal, as well as other timely issues.

Samuel K. Crocker
Chapter 7 Panel Trustee; Nashville, TN

Beth R. Derrick
Assistant United States Trustee; Middle District of Tennessee

Robert H. Waldschmidt
Chapter 7 Panel Trustee; Nashville, TN

Our esteemed panel will present both sides to some challenging ethical issues.

W. Neal McBrayer
Miller & Martin, PLLC;
Nashville, TN

Lucian T. Pera
Adams and Reese, LLP;
Memphis, TN

Robin Bicket White
MGLAW, PLLC; Nashville, TN

What's new in consumer bankruptcies, including recent developments in case law and legislation.

William H. Brown
Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Tennessee

Henry E. Hildebrand
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee;
Nashville, TN

Hon. Keith M. Lundin
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (M.D.TN.);
Nashville, TN

A review of federal and state laws in this area will lead into discussion about such issues such as: claims and defenses involving the administration of residential mortgages in consumer bankruptcies; undisclosed fees and post-confirmation charges, and; curing mortgage arrearage in bankruptcy. Also discussed are foreclosure issues outside of bankruptcy including: the foreclosure process, recent trends in foreclosures, post-foreclosure complications; deficiency judgment issues; eviction problems; hot new issues; noteworthy foreclosure litigation and alternatives to foreclosure.

Hon. Paulette J. Delk
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, (W.D.TN.); Memphis, TN

Thomas W. Lawless
Tom Lawless, Esq.;
Nashville, TN

Maria M. Salas
Salas LawGroup, PLLC;
Nashville, TN

Hon. R. Thomas Stinnett
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, (E.D.TN.);
Chattanooga, TN

Don’t miss many of our Tennessee bankruptcy judges and judges from other jurisdictions in an interesting panel discussion.

Hon. George C. Paine
II Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (M.D.TN.);
Nashville, TN

What's new in chapter 11, including recent developments in case law and legislation.

Hon. Paul W. Bonapfel
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (N.D.Ga.);
Atlanta, GA

William H. Brown
Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (W.D. TN); Memphis, TN

Hon. James M. Marlar
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (D. AZ);
Tuscon, AZ

This panel will discuss recent developments in commercial law, including recent developments in case law and legislation.

Katherine S. Allen
Stites & Harbison, PLLC;
Nashville, TN

John E. Murdock
Bradley Arant Boult
Cummings; Nashville, TN

Our panel will look in depth at issues such as: leases, reclamation, administrative claim for the value of goods received by the debtor within 20 days of filing; and GOB sales.

Robert C. Furr
Furr & Cohen, P.A.,
Boca Raton, FL

Hon. David W. Houston III
Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (N.D. MS);
Aberdeen, MS

William L. Norton, III
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings;
Nashville, TN

Louis M. Phillips
Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (M.D. La.);
Baton Rouge, LA

This panel provided a fascinating look at the federal bailout programs and how it affects us personally and professionally. They will update us a year later on recent deployments and trends.

Kevin O’Halloran
NewBridge Management LLC (turnaround expert);
Atlanta, GA

Henry E. Hildebrand, III
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee;
Nashville, TN

Randal S. Mashburn
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC;
Nashville, TN

Lawrence M. Richey
FSG Bank, Sr. Vice President;
Chattanooga, TN

In this entertaining approach to ethics, Hollywood presents the problems and our presenters will help you with the answers.

Barbara D. Holmes
Harwell Howard Hyne Gabbert & Manner, P.C.;
Nashville, TN

Edward D. Lanquist
Waddey & Patterson, P.C.;
Nashville, TN