41^st Annual Jay L. Westbrook

Bankruptcy Conference

Austin Nov 17-18, 2022 Austin Marriott Downtown
Conference Concluded

Webcast Nov 17-18, 2022
Conference Concluded

Overview

Now in its 41^st year UT Law CLE's Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is one of the premier bankruptcy programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of prominent judges, academics, and practitioners. This year’s conference will be a day and a half and provides an in-depth focus on current topics in business and consumer bankruptcy.

Program highlights:

The perennial favorite Recent Developments will have two sessions: Professor Jay L. Westbrook will lead the opening session to discuss the year’s most important cases, and then Thursday afternoon, Debbie Langehennig leads a panel for a deeper dive into recent business and consumer cases.
An overview of strategies implementing the Texas Two Step in recent mass tort cases and a debate on whether it is a proper process for resolving bankruptcy mass tort cases.
Too Many Hats in the Ethical Ring: When Insiders, Affiliates, Friends, and Family Show Up All Over a Restructuring
Friday morning opens with the perspective of new and not so new judges with the annual Judges Panel.
Select from Friday morning concurrent tracks:
- Business Track includes insight on the latest trends in Chapter 11 plans; intersection of federal energy policy and the bankruptcy code; hot topics in healthcare; and examining the role of the independent director in Chapter 11.
- Consumer Track includes issues in digital assets, NFTs, and cash apps; changes to rule 3002.1; student loan updates, and conversions from 13 to 7 and avoiding malpractice.
Gain insight on bankruptcy alternatives; privacy and sealing; subchapter V for small and not so small business; and much more.

Also, enjoy interacting and networking with judges, trustees, and practitioners at Thursday Evening’s Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Reception!

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 November 17, 2022
Day 2 November 18, 2022

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Nov. 17, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Aaron M. Kaufman, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX
Thank You To Our Webcast Sponsor
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.

Thank You to Our Breakfast Sponsor
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Recent Developments - Part I

Recent Developments: the great, the good and the curious.

Moderator:
Jay L. Westbrook, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
Panelists:
R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr., Attorney at Law - Lubbock, TX
Demetra Liggins, McGuireWoods - Houston, TX
Bill Rochelle, American Bankruptcy Institute - New York, NY

Moderator:
Jay L. Westbrook, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
Panelists:
R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr., Attorney at Law - Lubbock, TX
Demetra Liggins, McGuireWoods - Houston, TX
Bill Rochelle, American Bankruptcy Institute - New York, NY
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Judicial Mediation

Judicial mediation is increasingly used to resolve disputes in commercial and consumer bankruptcy cases. This panel considers the pros, cons, and effectiveness of current and former judges serving as mediators.

Hon. Barbara J. Houser, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas (Retired) - Dallas, TX
Hon. Chris López, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX

Hon. Barbara J. Houser, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas (Retired) - Dallas, TX
Hon. Chris López, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 am

1.00 hr

Texas Two Step and Bankruptcy vs. Mass Tort

An overview of strategies implementing the Texas Two Step in recent mass tort cases. Hear panelists debate whether it is a proper process for resolving bankruptcy mass tort cases.

Moderator:
Kenric D. Kattner, Haynes Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Bruce A. Markell, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law - Chicago, IL
Theodore E. Tsekerides, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - New York, NY

Moderator:
Kenric D. Kattner, Haynes Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Bruce A. Markell, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law - Chicago, IL
Theodore E. Tsekerides, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - New York, NY
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Subchapter V: The Small (and Not So Small) Business Debtor

A discussion of the benefits and restrictions of Subchapter V for the small and not so small business debtor.

Moderator:
Areya Holder Aurzada, Holder Law - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Todd Headden, Hayward PLLC - Austin, TX
Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Areya Holder Aurzada, Holder Law - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Todd Headden, Hayward PLLC - Austin, TX
Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
12:15 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 17, 2022
Presiding Officer:
William L. Wallander, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
12:45 pm

0.75 hr ethics

The E and I in DEI: Enhancing and Leveraging Equity and Inclusion in Our Practices and Workplaces

A candid discussion on enhancing and leveraging equity and inclusion efforts at the individual and organizational level. Focus will be on the E and I of DEI, including best practices across small, midsize, and large firms and workplaces. Share best practices and suggest ideas to create inclusive cultures that enhance retention and development while increasing client service and market share.

Carlos Dávila-Caballero, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP - New York, NY
Jessica Lee Freedson, Prosperity Bank - Sugar Land, TX
Bruce J. Ruzinsky, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX

Carlos Dávila-Caballero, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP - New York, NY
Jessica Lee Freedson, Prosperity Bank - Sugar Land, TX
Bruce J. Ruzinsky, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
1:30 pm

15-Minute Break
1:35 pm
Austin Only

Thank You to Our Afternoon Coffee Bar Sponsor
1:45 pm

0.75 hr

Privacy in Bankruptcy: Only You Can Prevent Harm by Sealing, Redacting, or Not Filing

In the ordinary course of administering bankruptcy cases, individuals’ home addresses and other personally identifying information is posted on a public docket. With a little awareness and deliberation, practitioners can protect individuals from harm due to intimate partner violence, stalking, harassment, identity theft, and avoid exposing their clients to significant monetary fines for violations of ever-expanding privacy regulations being enacted across the US and globe.

Moderator:
Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Jason B. Binford, Ross & Smith PC - Austin, TX
Rebecca Blake Chaikin, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
Susan D. Golden, Kirkland & Ellis LLP - New York, NY

Moderator:
Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Jason B. Binford, Ross & Smith PC - Austin, TX
Rebecca Blake Chaikin, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
Susan D. Golden, Kirkland & Ellis LLP - New York, NY
2:30 pm

0.75 hr

Bankruptcy Alternatives

Isn't there anything else I can do? Discuss bankruptcy alternatives; receiverships and use of assignment for benefit of creditors.

Moderator:
Christy Heimer, Heimer Law Offices P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Gregory S. Milligan, Harney Partners - Austin, TX
Deborah D. Williamson, Dykema Gossett PLLC - San Antonio, TX

Moderator:
Christy Heimer, Heimer Law Offices P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Gregory S. Milligan, Harney Partners - Austin, TX
Deborah D. Williamson, Dykema Gossett PLLC - San Antonio, TX
3:15 pm

15-Minute Break
3:30 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Too Many Hats in the Ethical Ring: When Insiders, Affiliates, Friends, and Family Show Up All Over a Restructuring

In the bankruptcy universe, business enterprises with closely-held capital structures and intersecting interests will engage counsel, who must immediately face a set of thorny ethical issues. In “small” cases and “big,” the very nature of closely-held companies may involve pre- and post-petition lenders, equity sponsors, and significant unsecured creditors that may be affiliates of one another and of the debtor itself. What is a careful lawyer to do?

Moderator:
Ira L. Herman, Blank Rome LLP - New York, NY
Panelists:
Jamie L. Edmonson, Robinson & Cole LLP - Wilmington, DE
Jordan A. Kroop, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones - New York, NY
Rakhee V. Patel, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Ira L. Herman, Blank Rome LLP - New York, NY
Panelists:
Jamie L. Edmonson, Robinson & Cole LLP - Wilmington, DE
Jordan A. Kroop, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones - New York, NY
Rakhee V. Patel, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
4:30 pm

0.75 hr

Recent Developments - Part II

Practical, insightful and ambitious. A review of important recent opinions.

Moderator:
Deborah B. Langehennig, Chapter 13 Trustee - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Omar J. Alaniz, Reed Smith LLP - Dallas, TX
Amber M. Carson, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX
Cristina Rodriguez, Keeling Law Firm - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Deborah B. Langehennig, Chapter 13 Trustee - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Omar J. Alaniz, Reed Smith LLP - Dallas, TX
Amber M. Carson, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX
Cristina Rodriguez, Keeling Law Firm - Houston, TX
5:15 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Reception
Austin Only

Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference Reception (5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.)

Join program faculty and attendees for drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor
Thursday Evening, Nov. 17, 2022
8:00 pm
Austin Only

Young Lawyers Committee Annual Evening Reception

Please join the Young Lawyers Committee of the Bankruptcy Law Section. All are invited to join in the celebration!

Moonshine Grill, 303 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Nov. 18, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Eric M. Van Horn, Spencer Fane - Dallas, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.

Thank You to Our Breakfast Sponsor
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Hear the Perspectives of New, and Not So New Judges

Hear new and seasoned judges answer and discuss your questions concerning bankruptcy practice, technology, hearing procedures, Covid-19, and more. What do you want to hear from the Judges? Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org or on-site at the conference registration desk.

Moderator:
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Scott Everett, Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Hon. Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX

Moderator:
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Scott Everett, Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Hon. Michael M. Parker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX
9:15 am

5-Minute Break to Tracks
Business Track
Presiding Officer:
Megan F. Clontz, Spencer Fane LLP - Plano, TX
9:20 am

0.75 hr

Hot Topics in Chapter 11 Plans, Disclosure Statements, and Confirmation

This panel will cover the latest trends in chapter 11 plans and disclosure statements, including current practices related to restructuring support agreements, the use of disclosure statements, discharge eligibility, and more.

Michael P. Cooley, Reed Smith LLP - Dallas, TX
Hon. Meredith S. Grabill, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana - New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Hardy, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP - Houston, TX

Michael P. Cooley, Reed Smith LLP - Dallas, TX
Hon. Meredith S. Grabill, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana - New Orleans, LA
Jennifer Hardy, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP - Houston, TX
10:05 am

0.75 hr

The Intersection of Federal Energy Policy and the Bankruptcy Code

With energy transition, ESG, the SEC’s proposed climate change disclosure regulations and the ever increasing environmental compliance costs before us, this panel will discuss the ramifications of the Fifth Circuit’s decisions in Mirant and Ultra on all federal agencies regulating the energy industry and the Bankruptcy Court’s role in determining whether a plan of reorganization is consistent with public policy as it relates to our country’s energy policy and fairly allocates the cost of environmental clean-up.

Moderator:
Robin Russell, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Alan S. Tenenbaum, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section - Washington, DC

Moderator:
Robin Russell, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Alan S. Tenenbaum, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section - Washington, DC
10:50 am

15-Minute Break
11:05 am

0.75 hr

Hot Topics in Healthcare? What Happens When Stimulus Money Dries Up

Gain insight into legal and financial challenges facing healthcare providers in a post-pandemic economy.

Moderator:
Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Thomas R. Califano, Sidley Austin LLP - New York, NY
Buffey E. Klein, Husch Blackwell LLP - Dallas, TX
Chad J. Shandler, FTI Consulting - New York, NY
Materials By:
Juliana Hoffman, Sidley Austin LLP - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Thomas R. Califano, Sidley Austin LLP - New York, NY
Buffey E. Klein, Husch Blackwell LLP - Dallas, TX
Chad J. Shandler, FTI Consulting - New York, NY
Materials By:
Juliana Hoffman, Sidley Austin LLP - Houston, TX
11:50 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Examining the Role of Independent Directors in Chapter 11s

A discussion on the roles of Independent Directors in overseeing, formulating and negotiating a debtor’s restructuring.

Moderator:
Hon. E. Lee Morris, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Fort Worth, TX
Panelists:
David Dunn, Province, Inc. - Stamford, CT
Ryan Manns, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Dallas, TX

Moderator:
Hon. E. Lee Morris, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Fort Worth, TX
Panelists:
David Dunn, Province, Inc. - Stamford, CT
Ryan Manns, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Dallas, TX
12:35 pm

Adjourn
Consumer Track
Presiding Officer:
Angela Littwin, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
9:20 am

0.75 hr

Digital Assets, Use of Cash App Accounts, NFTs

Explore Metabankruptcy; virtual assets and how to find them, disclose them, value them, get them turned over, and liquidate them.

Sean Thomas Flynn, The Law Offices of Sean T. Flynn, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
Ron Satija, Hayward PLLC - Austin, TX

Sean Thomas Flynn, The Law Offices of Sean T. Flynn, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
Ron Satija, Hayward PLLC - Austin, TX
10:05 am

0.75 hr

Changes to B.R. 3002.1 and the Intersection with RESPA/FDCPA

The intersection of the new Rule 3002.1 with RESPA and the FDCPA. What could go wrong?

Theodore O. Bartholow, Kellett & Bartholow PLLC - Dallas, TX
Abbey Ulsh Dreher, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP - Addison, TX
Hon. Mark X. Mullin, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Fort Worth, TX

Theodore O. Bartholow, Kellett & Bartholow PLLC - Dallas, TX
Abbey Ulsh Dreher, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP - Addison, TX
Hon. Mark X. Mullin, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Fort Worth, TX
10:50 am

15-Minute Break
11:05 am

0.75 hr

Student Loans

Gain insight into the constantly shifting student loan legislative landscape.

Edward C. Boltz, The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt - Durham, NC
Tara Twomey, National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center - San Jose, CA

Edward C. Boltz, The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt - Durham, NC
Tara Twomey, National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center - San Jose, CA
11:50 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Conversion from 13 to 7 – The Allure, the Pitfalls, and the Perils

Common reasons for conversion and its benefits. Areas of concern: who gets the money, what is property of estate, timing, and exemptions.

Laurie Dahl Rea, Forshey Prostok, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Behrooz P. Vida, The Vida Law Firm - Bedford, TX

Laurie Dahl Rea, Forshey Prostok, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Behrooz P. Vida, The Vida Law Firm - Bedford, TX
12:35 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 November 17, 2022
Day 2 November 18, 2022

Download Schedule

Conference Faculty

Omar J. Alaniz

Reed Smith LLP
Dallas, TX

Areya Holder Aurzada

Holder Law
Dallas, TX

Theodore O. Bartholow

Kellett & Bartholow PLLC
Dallas, TX

R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr.

Attorney at Law
Lubbock, TX

Jason B. Binford

Ross & Smith PC
Austin, TX

Edward C. Boltz

The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
Durham, NC

Thomas R. Califano

Sidley Austin LLP
New York, NY

Amber M. Carson

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

Rebecca Blake Chaikin

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

Michael P. Cooley

Reed Smith LLP
Dallas, TX

Carlos Dávila-Caballero

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
New York, NY

Abbey Ulsh Dreher

Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP
Addison, TX

David Dunn

Province, Inc.
Stamford, CT

Jamie L. Edmonson

Robinson & Cole LLP
Wilmington, DE

Hon. Scott Everett

Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Sean Thomas Flynn

The Law Offices of Sean T. Flynn, P.L.L.C.
Austin, TX

Jessica Lee Freedson

Prosperity Bank
Sugar Land, TX

Susan D. Golden

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
New York, NY

Hon. Meredith S. Grabill

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Jennifer Hardy

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Houston, TX

Todd Headden

Hayward PLLC
Austin, TX

Christy Heimer

Heimer Law Offices P.C.
Austin, TX

Ira L. Herman

Blank Rome LLP
New York, NY

Juliana Hoffman

Sidley Austin LLP
Houston, TX

Hon. Barbara J. Houser

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas (Retired)
Dallas, TX

Hon. Marvin Isgur

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Hon. David R. Jones

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Kenric D. Kattner

Haynes Boone, LLP
Houston, TX

Buffey E. Klein

Husch Blackwell LLP
Dallas, TX

Jordan A. Kroop

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones
New York, NY

Deborah B. Langehennig

Chapter 13 Trustee
Austin, TX

Hon. Michelle V. Larson

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Demetra Liggins

McGuireWoods
Houston, TX

Hon. Chris López

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Ryan Manns

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Dallas, TX

Bruce A. Markell

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Chicago, IL

Gregory S. Milligan

Harney Partners
Austin, TX

Hon. E. Lee Morris

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Fort Worth, TX

Hon. Mark X. Mullin

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Fort Worth, TX

Hon. Michael M. Parker

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
San Antonio, TX

Rakhee V. Patel

Winstead PC
Dallas, TX

Laurie Dahl Rea

Forshey Prostok, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
Plano, TX

Bill Rochelle

American Bankruptcy Institute
New York, NY

Cristina Rodriguez

Keeling Law Firm
Houston, TX

Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
McAllen, TX

Robin Russell

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Bruce J. Ruzinsky

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

Ron Satija

Hayward PLLC
Austin, TX

Chad J. Shandler

FTI Consulting
New York, NY

Alan S. Tenenbaum

U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section
Washington, DC

Theodore E. Tsekerides

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
New York, NY

Tara Twomey

National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center
San Jose, CA

Behrooz P. Vida

The Vida Law Firm
Bedford, TX

Jay L. Westbrook

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Deborah D. Williamson

Dykema Gossett PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Planning Committee

Aaron M. Kaufman—Chair

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

April Rogers—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Hon. John C. Akard

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Retired
Tomball, TX

Omar J. Alaniz

Reed Smith LLP
Dallas, TX

Areya Holder Aurzada

Holder Law
Dallas, TX

R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr.

Attorney at Law
Lubbock, TX

Pam Bassel

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee
Fort Worth, TX

Brian T. Cumings

Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Catherine Stone Curtis

Pulman Cappuccio & Pullen, LLP
McAllen, TX

Sean B. Davis

Winstead PC
Houston, TX

Abbey Ulsh Dreher

Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP
Addison, TX

Elizabeth Freeman

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

Hon. Craig A. Gargotta

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
San Antonio, TX

Christy Heimer

Heimer Law Offices P.C.
Austin, TX

Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Lisa L. Lambert

Office of the U.S. Trustee
Dallas, TX

Deborah B. Langehennig

Chapter 13 Trustee
Austin, TX

Demetra Liggins

McGuireWoods
Houston, TX

Angela Littwin

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Hon. Chris López

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
Houston, TX

Ryan Manns

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Dallas, TX

Timothy A. Million

Husch Blackwell LLP
Houston, TX

Kelli S. Norfleet

Haynes Boone, LLP
Houston, TX

Jay H. Ong

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Austin, TX

Gregory Pesce

White & Case LLP
Chicago, IL

Michael R. Rochelle

Rochelle McCullough LLP
Dallas, TX

Cristina Rodriguez

Keeling Law Firm
Houston, TX

Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
McAllen, TX

Robin Russell

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Hon. Joshua P. Searcy

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
Tyler, TX

Charlie Shelton

Hayward PLLC
Austin, TX

Yoshie Valadez

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
Plano, TX

William L. Wallander

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Dallas, TX

Jay L. Westbrook

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Deborah D. Williamson

Dykema Gossett PLLC
San Antonio, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Bankruptcy Law, Consumer Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Ohio – 11.25 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 13.50 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 11.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed . Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

National Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Live

To comply with NASBA Standards, attendees claiming CPE credit must sign in to verify attendance for each segment. Attendance sign-in sheets will be available at the registration desk. You will need your CPA license number to sign in. A CPE Certificate of Completion will be provided once you claim and certify your credits in your UTCLE.org Briefcase at the conclusion of the conference.

Reporting: CPAs are responsible for reporting CPE credits earned to their state's accountancy board, and must retain appropriate documentation of their participation in learning activities. Visit your state’s reporting website for more information or www.nasba.org.

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Bankruptcy Law, Consumer Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Ohio – 11.25 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Ohio MCLE credit, Ohio credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to The Supreme Court of Ohio within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 13.50 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 11.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Nov 17-18, 2022 – Austin Marriott Downtown

Conference Concluded

Webcast – Nov 17-18, 2022

Conference Concluded

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Austin
Webcast

Individual
Last day for $725.00 Regular pricing: Nov 9, 2022
$775.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $655.00 Regular pricing: Nov 9, 2022
$705.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Nov 9, 2022
$630.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Nov 11, 2022
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 14, 2022

Individual
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: Nov 9, 2022
$675.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $565.00 Regular pricing: Nov 9, 2022
$615.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $500.00 Regular pricing: Nov 9, 2022
$550.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Nov 11, 2022
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 14, 2022

Venue

Austin Marriott Downtown

304 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-457-1111
1-800-228-9290 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

The room block at Austin Marriott Downtown has been exhausted. Please check back for updated information or book at a nearby hotel. A selection of options is available below.

Nearby Hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention Center, 200 San Jacinto Blvd
Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center, 300 East 4th Street
Kimpton: Hotel Van Zandt, 605 Davis Street
Fairmont Austin, 101 Red River Street

Or visit: Hotels for Hope to search for a hotel.

Parking Information

Valet parking is available for our group at a discounted rate of:
0-3 hours - $15.16 including tax
3-6 hours - $20.57 including tax
6+ hours - $29.23 including tax
Overnight - $27 plus tax

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP
velaw.com

At Vinson & Elkins, our people are our strongest asset. Collaborating seamlessly across 12 offices worldwide, we provide outstanding client service. Our lawyers are committed to excellence, offering clients experience in handling their transactions, investments, projects and disputes across the globe.
We make the business of our clients our business, and are recognized professionals in key industries driving our global economy forward. Our market-leading approach comes from our experience — experience gained from representing entrepreneurial innovators in their most important deals and disputes for over 100 years. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with our commercial approach to solving problems, allows us to collaborate with clients to achieve results.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
HuntonAK.com

Hunton Andrews Kurth is a global law firm of more than 1,000 lawyers handling transactional, litigation and regulatory matters for clients in myriad industries including energy, financial services, real estate, retail and consumer products and technology. We have 21 full-time restructuring lawyers located in Houston, Dallas, Richmond and New York City. Our practice focuses on representing parties in out-of-court and bankruptcy court financial restructurings across the country and clients include private-equity firms, hedge funds, secured lenders, investors, debtors, unsecured creditors, boards of directors and various official and ad hoc committees. Other practice areas at the firm include capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, P3, public finance and infrastructure, and privacy and cybersecurity. With offices across the United States and in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we’re aligned with our clients’ businesses and committed to delivering exceptional service. Visit HuntonAK.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC
macco.group

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC (“MACCO”) is a middle-market focused interim leadership and financial advisory practice with 17 highly experienced and talented professionals. Based in Houston, MACCO has offices in Las Vegas, Denver, Oklahoma City, Wilmington, DE and New York City. MACCO’s professionals possess real world business experience and have led and managed companies, acted as CEOs, CROs, CFOs, as senior lenders or in fiduciary roles such as operating chapter 11 trustee, assignee and receiver.

Businesses in operational or financial peril and, the people who own or manage them, should have access to cost-effective, straightforward solutions. MACCO’s attributes of independence, high-ethical standards, and our willingness to take accountability, each allow us to act quickly, move confidently and execute precisely to “put out the fire and protect the stakeholders from getting burned.”
Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP
haynesboone.com

Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With 600 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized for excellence in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.
Hayward PLLC

Hayward PLLC
haywardfirm.com

Hayward PLLC is a bankruptcy, litigation and creditors rights law firm with offices in Dallas and Austin, Texas. HPLLC prides itself on resolving complex commercial problems for its clients using the talents of its large firm-experienced partners to solve problems at small firm prices. We focus on meeting the needs of our clients in many areas of business restructurings and commercial litigation, including significant Chapter 7 and 11 cases. Combining breadth of knowledge with many decades of experience, HPLLC represents its clients in the divergent strategies and agendas that are encountered in workout, restructuring, and insolvency matters as well as other aspects of commercial litigation.
Spencer Fane LLP

Spencer Fane LLP
spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane’s bankruptcy team works with clients to navigate the complex bankruptcy process to maximize their recoveries and help them achieve their business needs and goals. With 19 offices across the nation, the firm’s attorneys are known for their creative problem-solving and pragmatic approach in and out of the bankruptcy court arena.

While its team is deeply experienced in guiding clients through the bankruptcy process, the firm’s attorneys are equally adept at favorably navigating clients through non-bankruptcy insolvency matters whether it be state court loan enforcement actions, out-of-court workouts, receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and similar insolvency proceedings.
Gray Reed

Gray Reed
grayreed.com

The Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department at Gray Reed assists clients in pursuing efficient, innovative and sophisticated solutions in distressed financial situations. We provide prompt, effective advice and responses that allow for the quick assessment of available alternatives, and the ability to minimize losses, resolve disputes and maximize value. Our attorneys have significant experience representing troubled companies, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, official and ad hoc committees, equity holders, owners, managers and other constituents in financial distress, workout, turnaround, restructuring, planning and bankruptcy scenarios—both in and out of court. Our Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Department, along with two of its partners, are proud to be ranked in the Chambers USA 2022 legal directory.
Jones Walker LLP

Jones Walker LLP
joneswalker.com

Jones Walker LLP is a law firm committed to helping clients address today’s challenges, maximize opportunities, and set the stage for future success. Our bankruptcy and restructuring team touts a national footprint, industry focus, and top-tier attorneys providing unparalleled guidance to creditors, debtors, and other business stakeholders. Our experienced attorneys provide counsel at every step, from pre-bankruptcy planning and negotiation of out-of-court workouts and restructurings, to representing clients in bankruptcy court litigation, appeals, and complex Section 363 asset sales and bidding procedures. Attorneys in the practice group are equally skilled in state and non-bankruptcy law remedies and proceedings, such as receiverships. Jones Walker’s bankruptcy and restructuring practice is dedicated to helping businesses, creditors’ committees, lenders, trade creditors, and customers navigate distress within the marketplace.
Parkins & Rubio LLP

Parkins & Rubio LLP
parkinsrubio.com

Parkins & Rubio LLP is a boutique business law firm, with offices in Houston and New York, comprised of experienced financial restructuring, business bankruptcy attorneys and bankruptcy litigators focused on debtor-creditor rights, corporate bankruptcies, bankruptcy litigation and complex debt restructurings. Our experience includes oil and gas (up-stream, mid-stream, and down-stream, oil field service companies), real estate, financial, chemical, airline, health care, automotive supply chain, trucking, logistics, restaurants, hospitality, private equity and corporate governance. Each of the founding partners of the firm is enthusiastic about the practice of law and has devoted their entire careers to the practice of restructuring, bankruptcy law and bankruptcy litigation. We use our expertise to provide top-tier legal representation to our clients with an uncompromising commitment to ethical, efficient hard work to optimize client results and to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients.
Weil

Weil
weil.com

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for the past 90 years. With approximately 1,100 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in establishing a geographic footprint that has allowed the Firm to partner with clients wherever they do business. The Firm's four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields. Weil has become a highly visible leader among major law firms for its innovative diversity and pro bono initiatives, the product of a comprehensive and long-term commitment which has ingrained these values into our culture. Our proven, demonstrated experience allows the Firm to provide clients with unmatched legal services. Please see www.weil.com for more information, including awards and rankings.
AlixPartners LLP

AlixPartners LLP
alixpartners.com

AlixPartners is a leading global business advisory firm offering comprehensive services across five main disciplines―enterprise improvement, turnaround and restructuring, financial advisory services, information management services, and leadership and organizational effectiveness. The firm’s expertise is in helping clients of many types―healthy companies, challenged companies, private equity firms and attorneys―realize increased value in the face of high-impact business challenges. We make a difference by serving our clients with senior teams motivated by incentives aligned with the client’s interests, and with a heritage of a total commitment to getting results. Founded in 1981, the firm has more than 1,500 professionals in offices around the world.
CR3 Partners, LLC

CR3 Partners, LLC
cr3partners.com

CR3 Partners is a national financial advisory consulting firm serving organizations and stakeholders across a broad range of industries during times of transition, opportunity, stress, or distress. Our team consists of seasoned executives and industry veterans who bring a profound bias for action and exceptional results, with a keen focus on turnaround management, restructuring, forensic accounting, litigation support, and operational improvement services. From our offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Richmond, CR3 Partners infuses agility, passion, experience and value creation into everything we do. To discover how we can transform the future of your business, please visit us at www.cr3partners.com.
Dykema

Dykema
dykema.com

Dykema is a leading national law firm, serving business entities worldwide on a wide range of complex business issues. With approximately 375 professionals based in 14 offices located in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin, Dykema consistently delivers top value to clients. We provide practical, results-oriented counsel earning accolades from clients nationwide for our efforts on their behalf in the courtroom and in the boardroom. Unparalleled client service is at the heart of our approach to the practice of law. That focus has been a cornerstone of our success for the past 90+ years and allows us to give timely, creative, and cost-effective solutions to the challenges that face creditors and financially distressed companies. Dykema is distinguished by our collaborative partnerships with our clients which has earned the firm a national tier ranking in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the 2022 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” and the ranking as a top firm in Texas for Bankruptcy/Restructuring by Chambers USA 2022.
Forshey Prostok, LLP

Forshey Prostok, LLP
forsheyprostok.com

Forshey Prostok, LLP is a boutique bankruptcy firm with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston. The firm comprises experienced bankruptcy attorneys and litigators specializing in complex financial restructuring and business bankruptcy matters. The firm’s focus is primarily Texas, but it also handles matters nationwide. Forshey Prostok’s experience encompasses every industry and organization type and includes debtor-creditor rights, corporate bankruptcies, bankruptcy litigation and complex debt restructurings. The firm’s attorneys successfully navigate highly challenging reorganization cases and have confirmed numerous Chapter 9, 11 and 15 Plans. Forshey Prostok is highly rated by Chambers and other rating agencies and prides itself on its ability to handle the most difficult reorganization matters successfully, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Husch Blackwell LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP
huschblackwell.com

With 850 attorneys spanning 23 cities nationwide, Husch Blackwell provides counsel to national and global leaders in major industries across the United States. We have built our law firm around one idea: to lead our clients from where they are to where they want to be. Our clients demand the highest level of legal services, customized to fit their specific needs. To deliver these services efficiently and effectively, Husch Blackwell is structured by ten industry units rather than by practice. Our Energy & Natural Resources industry unit includes over 50 attorneys who devote their practice to guiding multinational energy companies through the complex business and regulatory issues facing today’s energy companies. Among the various industry units, Husch Blackwell has 35 professionals that serve our clients’ insolvency and commercial bankruptcy needs. Husch Blackwell has extensive experience advising all the major constituencies involved in commercial bankruptcy proceedings and non-bankruptcy restructurings, including debtors, trustees, secured creditors, creditors committees, suppliers, lessors, landlords, franchisors, purchasers and equity holders. As national and regional counsel, we manage insolvency law matters and creditors’ rights matters in jurisdictions across the country and internationally.
Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker
jw.com

Founded more than 135 years ago, Jackson Walker has played a vital role in the growth and development of business in Texas and around the world. With more than 450 attorneys across seven Texas offices, the Firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses. The Firm is ranked nationally in 25 practice areas in the U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms” rankings, has 16 Chambers‐ranked practices, and has more attorneys ranked by Best Lawyers than any other firm in Texas.
McDermott Will & Emery

McDermott Will & Emery
mwe.com

McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP
mcguirewoods.com

McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Our commitment to excellence in everything we do gives our clients a competitive edge in everything they do. Our law firm, over its 187-year history, has earned the loyalty of our many longstanding clients with deep understanding of their businesses, and broad skills in corporate transactions, high-stakes disputes, and complex regulatory and compliance matters.

Our Restructuring and Insolvency department stands ready to assist clients with any and all insolvency situations. Our team has handle large regional, national and international matters and our practice crosses industries, including energy, retail, transportation, real estate, manufacturing and telecommunications.

Our goal is to leave clients wondering why all service providers do not deliver more than they expected. More proactive thinking. More diverse views. More innovative approaches. More connections. More value.
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
munsch.com

Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Munsch Hardt is a Texas-based law firm representing commercial clients on any legal matter they may face during the life cycle of their business, from start-up ventures to established institutions with legal needs across Texas and around the world. Munsch Hardt’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency practice ranks among the largest and most experienced insolvency practices in the Southwest. Our practice has been consistently ranked by Chambers USA – Texas since 2005, as well as regionally every year since 2010 in the categories of “Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law” and in the area of “Litigation-Bankruptcy” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”, published by Woodward/White, Inc. To learn more, please visit our website at www.munsch.com.
Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright
nortonrosefulbright.com

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With more than 50 offices in over 30 countries, our global financial restructuring and insolvency lawyers are at the forefront of many of the most significant cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases involving complex multi-jurisdictional issues and regional insolvency laws.
Our team acts for a full range of clients delivering worldwide financial restructuring and insolvency services in all key industry sectors. Our client portfolio includes lenders, private equity and distressed debt funds, hedge funds, bondholders, public and private corporations, debtors, liquidators, examiners, office-holders, secured and unsecured creditors, committees, management and other relevant stakeholders.
nortonrosefulbright.com
Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP
reedsmith.com

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.

For more information, please visit www.reedsmith.com.
Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.

Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.
romclaw.com

The law firm of Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P. primarily focuses its practice on matters involving corporate bankruptcy; counsel to financially distressed business entities; and commercial reorganization and creditor rights. The firm typically is retained by Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession, official and unofficial committees of creditors, bond holders or equity owners, corporate Chapter 7 and 11 trustees, post-confirmation trustees and other interested parties in the various commercial transactions involving bankruptcy estates. Rochelle McCullough handles all available forms of avoidance actions, appellate work in bankruptcy contexts, as well as more informal restructuring or dissolution efforts. Rochelle McCullough also has a litigation department which handles civil trials and appellate work in State and Federal Courts, representing litigants in general matters of commercial litigation, typically involving the legal claims of directors and officers liability, professional misconduct and malpractice, personal injuries, wrongful death and employment, sex, age and racial discrimination.
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP
wallerlaw.com

Clients depend on Waller's ability to handle their thorniest workout issues. Our experienced attorneys help guide organizations through all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring.

Drawing on the multi-disciplinary expertise of our practice groups, Waller delivers comprehensive service to help companies find a strategic solution and maximize value for stakeholders. We have guided many clients through bankruptcies and restructurings, representing debtors, creditors, committees and trustees.

Whether structuring debt financings or distressed M&A transactions, representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings, workouts and receivership cases and related litigation, a client's interest is always top of mind at Waller.

Waller comprises approximately 270 attorneys in Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. We are committed to ensuring that diversity is fully embraced across the organization so that Waller is reflective of our clients and the global business community in which we work.

Please visit us here to learn more about our team, our experience and our recognitions.
Winstead PC

Winstead PC
winstead.com

Winstead PC is a national business law firm with more than 300 attorneys who serve as trusted advisors to emerging, mid-market and large companies, both public and private. The Winstead team provides a range of core legal services that are critical to our clients achieving their business goals. Winstead’s business transactions and litigation practices serve key industries including airlines, financial services, healthcare, investment management/private equity, life sciences, real estate and sports business. City Locations: Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, New York, San Antonio and The Woodlands

Bankruptcy Conference

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Nov. 17, 2022

Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 17, 2022

Thursday Evening, Nov. 17, 2022

Friday Morning, Nov. 18, 2022

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Austin Marriott Downtown

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Hayward PLLC

Spencer Fane LLP

Gray Reed

Jones Walker LLP

Parkins & Rubio LLP

Weil

AlixPartners LLP

CR3 Partners, LLC

Dykema

Forshey Prostok, LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP

Jackson Walker

McDermott Will & Emery

McGuireWoods LLP

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Norton Rose Fulbright

Reed Smith LLP

Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Winstead PC

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