44^th Annual Jay L. Westbrook

Bankruptcy Conference

Austin Nov 19*, 20-21, 2025 Four Seasons Hotel
*Wednesday Evening John C. Akard Lecture
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Nov 19-21, 2025
Conference Concluded

Overview

Now in its 44th 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.
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, Aaron Kaufman leads a panel for a deeper dive into recent business and consumer cases.
Hail to the Chiefs! For the first time in the history of this conference, the four Texas Chief Bankruptcy Judges provide insights into their courts from a perspective only they can offer.
Select from Thursday afternoon concurrent tracks:
- Business Track including Healthcare Bankruptcy: A timely discussion on the mounting financial distress in the healthcare sector, highlighted by the recent Chapter 11 filings of Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings. Delve into the complex legal and business issues facing hospitals today—particularly those serving rural communities in states like Texas—and consider what the future holds for both private equity-backed and nonprofit healthcare systems.
- Consumer Track including Cash, Clash, and Confirmation: Disposable Income Disputes in Chapter 13: When it comes to confirmation, one person's "disposable" is another's "untouchable." This session unpacks the ongoing tug-of-war over what income debtors must commit to their plans—and what they can keep in their pockets.
Gain insight on roll-ups and other common issues in DIP financing; developments in the LEM market; issues with the sale of consumer data, and much more.

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

By attending this program, participants will be able to:

Analyze recent developments in business and consumer bankruptcy law.
Evaluate ethical responsibilities of bankruptcy professionals.
Interpret trends in DIP financing, liability management, and mass tort proceedings.
Compare international insolvency practices and their relevance to U.S. proceedings.
Engage with judicial perspectives from Texas Chief Bankruptcy Judges.

Event Schedule

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

Time

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Subject

Speaker
Wednesday Evening, Nov. 19, 2025
6:00 pm
Austin Only

2025 John C. Akard Lecture: What Is Use and What Is Abuse of an Insolvency Proceeding? An Inquiry from Europe.

Christoph Paulus is Professor Emeritus of Law at Humboldt University in Berlin, where he taught from 1994 to 2019, serving as Dean of the Law Faculty from 2008 to 2010. A graduate of the University of Munich (Dr. iur., Habilitation) and UC Berkeley (LL.M.), he has served as consultant to the IMF, World Bank, and the European Commission, and advised Germany’s delegation to UNCITRAL. He is Associate Member of South Square (London) and Of Counsel at White & Case (Berlin). Widely recognized in the field of insolvency law, he is a member of numerous international legal institutes, has held guest professorships on five continents, and received an honorary doctorate from Aristotle University in Thessaloniki.

In his lecture, Professor Paulus explores the boundaries of insolvency law by examining high-profile cases such as Johnson & Johnson and Purdue Pharma. Using these as a springboard, he reflects on the fundamental purpose of insolvency law and considers how it should be applied in practice. Along the way, he revisits the age-old debate captured by the Roman jurists in the concept of in fraudem legis - a framework that resonates strongly with today’s pressing question of where legitimate use ends and abuse begins.

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor

Christoph G. Paulus, Professor Emeritus, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Berlin, Germany

Christoph G. Paulus, Professor Emeritus, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Berlin, Germany

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Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Nov. 20, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Charles A. Beckham Jr., Haynes and Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Thank You To Our Webcast Sponsor
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.

Thank You to Our Breakfast & Break Sponsor
8:10 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Recent Developments – Part I

A prime selection of the latest in business and consumer bankruptcies.

R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr., Attorney at Law - Lubbock, TX
Demetra Liggins, McGuireWoods - Houston, TX
Bill Rochelle, American Bankruptcy Institute - New York, NY

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

15-Minute Break
9:45 am

0.50 hr

Occasionally Accurate Prognostications About Bankruptcy Filing Trends

After nearly twenty years of tracking bankruptcy filing trends, explore why so many predictions about filing rates turn out to be wrong—and why we keep making them anyway. To prove the point, the speakers offer a summary of where the numbers are today and then make their own 100% accurate* forecasts for where filing rates are headed. (*Forecasts may not prove to be accurate.)

Megan F. Clontz, Ferguson Braswell Fraser & Kubasta PC - Plano, TX
Robert M. Lawless, University of Illinois College of Law - Champaign, IL

Megan F. Clontz, Ferguson Braswell Fraser & Kubasta PC - Plano, TX
Robert M. Lawless, University of Illinois College of Law - Champaign, IL
10:15 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

The Role of Bankruptcy Professionals: Independence, Fiduciary Duties, and More

What are the ethical obligations of key players in the bankruptcy context? What is independence and who gets to decide? Do the players in a bankruptcy case owe fiduciary duties, and what law applies to them if they do?

Christopher D. Hampson, University of Florida Levin College of Law - Gainesville, FL
Stephen J. Lubben, Seton Hall Law School - Newark, NJ

Christopher D. Hampson, University of Florida Levin College of Law - Gainesville, FL
Stephen J. Lubben, Seton Hall Law School - Newark, NJ
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Dealing with Private Consumer Data in Bankruptcy

From 23andMe to crypto to the Catholic Church cases, privacy issues are cropping up everywhere in bankruptcy court. This panel of experts discuss recent issues concerning the sale of consumer data and protection of the personal information of creditors and other parties in interest.

Hon. Christopher G. Bradley, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Elise Frejka, Frejka PLLC - New York, NY
Abigail R. Ryan, National Association of Attorneys General - Austin, TX

Hon. Christopher G. Bradley, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Elise Frejka, Frejka PLLC - New York, NY
Abigail R. Ryan, National Association of Attorneys General - Austin, TX
11:45 am
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 20, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Eric M. Van Horn, Spencer Fane LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
12:15 pm

0.50 hr

Inman’s View of the World

Admiral Inman discusses threats, challenges and trouble spots around the globe that challenge our national security.

Bobby R. Inman, Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs - Austin, TX

Bobby R. Inman, Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs - Austin, TX
1:00 pm

15-Minute Break
Thank You to Our Afternoon Coffee Bar Sponsor (1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Enjoy a coffee or tea for a little afternoon pick-me-up.
1:15 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Recent Developments - Part II

The hits keep coming. More rulings, more nuance, and just enough ambiguity to keep things lively.

Moderator:
Aaron M. Kaufman, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Omar J. Alaniz, Reed Smith LLP - Dallas, TX
Brian T. Cumings, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
Cristina Rodriguez, The Office of Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Aaron M. Kaufman, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Omar J. Alaniz, Reed Smith LLP - Dallas, TX
Brian T. Cumings, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
Cristina Rodriguez, The Office of Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX
2:00 pm

10-Minute Break to Tracks
Concurrent Tracks
Business Track
Presiding Officer:
Sean B. Davis, Winstead PC - Houston, TX
2:10 pm

0.75 hr

Unlocking Landlord-Tenant Challenges in Bankruptcy: Why Communication Is Everything

The role of landlords in Chapter 11 cases has moved well beyond the confines of section 365. By drawing upon the perspectives of both landlord counsel and debtor counsel, gain insight into the latest commercial real estate trends in bankruptcy, including lease sales and auctions, assumption/rejection procedures, DIP/cash collateral issues and adequate assurance and sale issues. Particular emphasis is placed on the essential role of clear, timely, and collaborative communication, illuminating how a shared understanding of potential pitfalls, procedural requirements, and practical solutions can foster more favorable outcomes in the restructuring process.

Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Michelle E. Shriro, Singer & Levick - Addison, TX
Lydia R. Webb, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX

Hon. Michelle V. Larson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Michelle E. Shriro, Singer & Levick - Addison, TX
Lydia R. Webb, Gray Reed - Dallas, TX
2:55 pm

0.75 hr

Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas Issues

Overview of the general climate, current tax implications, and forecast of insolvency and restructuring issues in the renewable energy landscape. Also, delve into recent developments in the rejection of midstream agreements containing covenants running with the land and Chapter 67 of the Texas Property Code affecting oil and gas bankruptcies.

Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Shannon Ratliff, Stemwinder - Austin, TX
Sean T. Wilson, Jones Walker LLP - Houston, TX

Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Shannon Ratliff, Stemwinder - Austin, TX
Sean T. Wilson, Jones Walker LLP - Houston, TX
3:40 pm

10-Minute Break
3:50 pm

0.75 hr

Emerging Trends in International Bankruptcy

Recognition of and enforcement of foreign bankruptcies in Chapter 15 and otherwise. Should we be delighted or worried? And a comparison with Europe.

Christoph G. Paulus, Professor Emeritus, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Berlin, Germany
Eric M. Van Horn, Spencer Fane LLP - Dallas, TX

Christoph G. Paulus, Professor Emeritus, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Berlin, Germany
Eric M. Van Horn, Spencer Fane LLP - Dallas, TX
4:35 pm

0.75 hr

Healthcare Bankruptcy

A timely discussion on the mounting financial distress in the healthcare sector, highlighted by the recent Chapter 11 filings of Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings. Delve into the complex legal and business issues facing hospitals today—particularly those serving rural communities in states like Texas—and consider what the future holds for both private equity-backed and nonprofit healthcare systems.

Thomas R. Califano, Sidley Austin LLP - New York, NY
David J. Cohen, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - Miami, FL
Clint Neider, AlixPartners LLP - Dallas, TX

Thomas R. Califano, Sidley Austin LLP - New York, NY
David J. Cohen, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - Miami, FL
Clint Neider, AlixPartners LLP - Dallas, TX
5:20 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Reception
Consumer Track
Presiding Officer:
Brian T. Cumings, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
2:10 pm

0.75 hr

Rule 3002.1 Amendments and Other Rules Updates

The amendments go into effect December 1, 2025. Let's discuss what you need to know.

Pam Bassel, Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Shawn I. Carter, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC - Coppell, TX
Abbey Ulsh Dreher, Bonial & Associates, PC - Dallas, TX

Pam Bassel, Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Shawn I. Carter, Nationstar Mortgage, LLC - Coppell, TX
Abbey Ulsh Dreher, Bonial & Associates, PC - Dallas, TX
2:55 pm

0.75 hr

Appellate Tips in Consumer Cases and a Discussion of the Durand Day Appeal

A discussion of appellate procedures and strategies in consumer bankruptcies and how they applied in the context of the recently decided Fifth Circuit Case Durand-Day which involved the 100% payment test and student loan claims.

Ethan Cartwright, Pam Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Vanessa De Leon Guerrero, Hill Wallack LLP

Ethan Cartwright, Pam Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Vanessa De Leon Guerrero, Hill Wallack LLP
3:40 pm

10-Minute Break
3:50 pm

0.75 hr

Cash, Clash, and Confirmation: Disposable Income Disputes in Chapter 13

When it comes to confirmation, one person's "disposable" is another's "untouchable." This session unpacks the ongoing tug-of-war over what income debtors must commit to their plans—and what they can keep in their pockets.

Moderator:
Hon. Brad W. Odell, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Lubbock, TX
Panelists:
Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX
Miguel A. Flores, Tanzy & Borrego - El Paso, TX

Moderator:
Hon. Brad W. Odell, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Lubbock, TX
Panelists:
Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX
Miguel A. Flores, Tanzy & Borrego - El Paso, TX
4:35 pm

0.75 hr

The Settlement Spreadsheet

Calculating Risk in Bankruptcy Cases - Learn how to leverage a spreadsheet tool designed to assess the risks of litigation versus the benefits of settlement. By incorporating financial data and legal parameters, this spreadsheet provides clear, data-driven insights that can guide strategic decisions in bankruptcy cases. Whether you're navigating debt restructurings or weighing settlement offers, this session equips you with the skills to make more informed, confident choices, ultimately improving outcomes for your clients.

Carissa Brewster, McCloskey Roberson Woolley, PLLC - Houston, TX
Timothy Quast, Prudential Financial - Houston, TX

Carissa Brewster, McCloskey Roberson Woolley, PLLC - Houston, TX
Timothy Quast, Prudential Financial - Houston, TX
5:20 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Reception
Austin Only

Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference Reception (5:20 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.)

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

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor
Thursday Evening, Nov. 20, 2025
Austin Only

Young Lawyers Committee Annual Evening Reception (8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

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

Moonshine, 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

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Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Nov. 21, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Jay H. Ong, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Austin, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.

Thank You to Our Breakfast & Break Sponsor
8:30 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Getting Real About Roll-Ups and Other DIP Financing Issues

Examine the impact of roll-ups and other common issues in DIP financing. What drives a lender to negotiate for certain terms? How does a debtor handle those negotiations and the decision to enter into a DIP financing arrangement? How does the Bankruptcy Court approach approval of particular DIP financing terms?

Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Marcus A. Helt, McDermott Will & Emery - Dallas, TX
Kelli S. Norfleet, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Houston, TX

Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Marcus A. Helt, McDermott Will & Emery - Dallas, TX
Kelli S. Norfleet, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Liability Management Exercises

Liability management exercises have become an increasingly used “out of court” tool for companies facing stress or distress. The panel provides an overview of developments in the LME market, including the negotiation dynamics and structures of choice for LME transactions and recent litigation in the area.

Moderator:
Paul E. Heath, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Emil A. Kleinhaus, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz - New York, NY
Ashim Midha, PJT Partners - New York, NY
Adam L. Shpeen, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP - New York, NY

Moderator:
Paul E. Heath, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Emil A. Kleinhaus, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz - New York, NY
Ashim Midha, PJT Partners - New York, NY
Adam L. Shpeen, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP - New York, NY
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Mass Torts: Bankruptcy Releases, Opt In and Opt Out, Red River, Highland and More

Review what’s hot and what’s not in the release and mass tort arena, with an eye towards recent decisions, including the good, the bad and the ugly.

Hon. Chris López, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Jason S. Brookner, Gray Reed - Dallas/Houston, TX
Jeffrey L. Jonas, Brown Rudnick LLP - Boston, MA

Hon. Chris López, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Jason S. Brookner, Gray Reed - Dallas/Houston, TX
Jeffrey L. Jonas, Brown Rudnick LLP - Boston, MA
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Navigating Neurodivergence in the Legal Profession

Address what neurodivergence means, how to recognize it, and why it matters in the legal profession. Explore how to support neurodivergent team members, collaborating with neurodivergent colleagues to maximize their unique talents and insights, and how to ensure equal access to justice in the bankruptcy practice and in a courtroom setting for neurodivergent parties, witnesses, and other participants.

Zachary H. Hemenway, Stinson LLP - Kansas City, MO
Eric M. Van Horn, Spencer Fane LLP - Dallas, TX

Zachary H. Hemenway, Stinson LLP - Kansas City, MO
Eric M. Van Horn, Spencer Fane LLP - Dallas, TX
11:45 am

15-Minute Break
12:00 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Historical Perspective’s Lessons and Chapter 11 Reform

Should the Bankruptcy Code be amended to better address mass torts, emergency sales, cross-border cases, questionable amendments since 1978, Article III, mandatory trustees in cases arising from liability management and similar exercises, and other matters?

Martin J. Bienenstock, Proskauer Rose LLP - New York, NY
J. Douglas Cortes, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law - Little Rock, AR
Stephen J. Lubben, Seton Hall Law School - Newark, NJ

Martin J. Bienenstock, Proskauer Rose LLP - New York, NY
J. Douglas Cortes, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law - Little Rock, AR
Stephen J. Lubben, Seton Hall Law School - Newark, NJ
12:45 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Hail to the Chiefs!

For the first time in the history of this conference, the four Texas Chief Bankruptcy Judges provide insights into their courts from a perspective only they can offer. What do they say? What is covered? Well, you’ll just have to attend to find out for yourself.

Moderator:
Deborah D. Williamson, Dykema Gossett PLLC - San Antonio, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, 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:
Deborah D. Williamson, Dykema Gossett PLLC - San Antonio, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, 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
1:30 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Omar J. Alaniz

Reed Smith LLP
Dallas, TX

R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr.

Attorney at Law
Lubbock, TX

Pam Bassel

Chapter 13 Trustee
Fort Worth, TX

Martin J. Bienenstock

Proskauer Rose LLP
New York, NY

Hon. Christopher G. Bradley

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
Austin, TX

Carissa Brewster

McCloskey Roberson Woolley, PLLC
Houston, TX

Jason S. Brookner

Gray Reed
Dallas/Houston, TX

Thomas R. Califano

Sidley Austin LLP
New York, NY

Shawn I. Carter

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC
Coppell, TX

Ethan Cartwright

Pam Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee
Fort Worth, TX

Tiffany Castro

Chapter 13 Trustee
Houston, TX

Megan F. Clontz

Ferguson Braswell Fraser & Kubasta PC
Plano, TX

David J. Cohen

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Miami, FL

J. Douglas Cortes

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
Little Rock, AR

Brian T. Cumings

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Vanessa De Leon Guerrero

Hill Wallack LLP

Abbey Ulsh Dreher

Bonial & Associates, PC
Dallas, TX

Miguel A. Flores

Tanzy & Borrego
El Paso, TX

Elise Frejka

Frejka PLLC
New York, NY

Hon. Craig A. Gargotta

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

Christopher D. Hampson

University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, FL

Paul E. Heath

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Dallas, TX

Marcus A. Helt

McDermott Will & Emery
Dallas, TX

Zachary H. Hemenway

Stinson LLP
Kansas City, MO

Bobby R. Inman

Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Austin, 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

Jeffrey L. Jonas

Brown Rudnick LLP
Boston, MA

Aaron M. Kaufman

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

Emil A. Kleinhaus

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
New York, NY

Hon. Michelle V. Larson

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

Robert M. Lawless

University of Illinois College of Law
Champaign, IL

Demetra Liggins

McGuireWoods
Houston, TX

Hon. Chris López

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

Stephen J. Lubben

Seton Hall Law School
Newark, NJ

Ashim Midha

PJT Partners
New York, NY

Clint Neider

AlixPartners LLP
Dallas, TX

Kelli S. Norfleet

Haynes and Boone, LLP
Houston, TX

Hon. Brad W. Odell

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

Christoph G. Paulus

Professor Emeritus, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Timothy Quast

Prudential Financial
Houston, TX

Shannon Ratliff

Stemwinder
Austin, 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

The Office of Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee
Houston, TX

Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez

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

Abigail R. Ryan

National Association of Attorneys General
Austin, TX

Adam L. Shpeen

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
New York, NY

Michelle E. Shriro

Singer & Levick
Addison, TX

Eric M. Van Horn

Spencer Fane LLP
Dallas, TX

Lydia R. Webb

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

Deborah D. Williamson

Dykema Gossett PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Sean T. Wilson

Jones Walker LLP
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

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

R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr.

Attorney at Law
Lubbock, TX

Pam Bassel

Chapter 13 Trustee
Fort Worth, TX

Hon. Christopher G. Bradley

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
Austin, TX

Megan F. Clontz

Ferguson Braswell Fraser & Kubasta PC
Plano, TX

Brian T. Cumings

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Sean B. Davis

Winstead PC
Houston, TX

Abbey Ulsh Dreher

Bonial & Associates, PC
Dallas, TX

Ashley L. Harper

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan

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

Erin E. Jones

Jones Murray LLP
Houston, TX

Aaron M. Kaufman

Gray Reed
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

Ryan Manns

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Dallas, TX

Timothy A. Million

Husch Blackwell
Houston, TX

Kelli S. Norfleet

Haynes and Boone, LLP
Houston, TX

Jay H. Ong

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

Michael R. Rochelle

Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Cristina Rodriguez

The Office of Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee
Houston, TX

Charlie Shelton

Hayward PLLC
Austin, TX

Eric M. Van Horn

Spencer Fane LLP
Dallas, 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

Megan Young-John

Porter Hedges LLP
Houston, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Bankruptcy Law, Consumer and Commercial 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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.

New Jersey – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.00 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

As The University of Texas School of Law is a State Bar of Texas approved MCLE provider (Sponsor #13), our courses are presumptively approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Regulations of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. More information and details can be found in the Board of Continuing Legal Education Regulations (PDF).

At the conclusion of the conference you will need to claim and certify your credit online, in your UTCLE "Briefcase", you will then be provided a certificate of attendance . Self-report your CLE credit directly to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.00 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

As The University of Texas School of Law is a Oklahoma Bar Association presumptively approved MCLE provider (#169), and Oklahoma is a New York Approved Jurisdiction on List A, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

You must claim and certify your credit online in your UTCLE "Briefcase", and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Self-report your CLE credit directly to the New York State Bar Association. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Ohio – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 14.00 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 – 11.50 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 14.10 hrs

TX Accounting CPE – 14.10 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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.

New Jersey – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.00 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim New Jersey MCLE credit, New Jersey 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.

Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. At the conclusion of the conference you will need to claim and certify your credit online, in your UTCLE "Briefcase". Self-report your CLE credit directly to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years. Self-report your credit directly to the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on CLE .

As The University of Texas School of Law is a State Bar of Texas approved MCLE provider (Sponsor #13), our courses are presumptively approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Regulations of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education. More information and details can be found in the Board of Continuing Legal Education Regulations (PDF).

New Jersey MCLE credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour. 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.

New York – Available Via Reciprocity – 14.00 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim New York MCLE credit, New York 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.

As The University of Texas School of Law is a Oklahoma Bar Association presumptively approved MCLE provider (#169), and Oklahoma is a New York Approved Jurisdiction on List A, our courses are approved for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour, and in accordance with the Program Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. More information and details can be found at Section 6 of the Regulations and Guidelines (PDF).

Upon claiming and certifying your credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your credit directly to the New York State CLE Board.

New York MCLE credit is based on a 50-minute credit hour. 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.

Ohio – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 14.00 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 – 11.75 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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

National Accounting CPE – 14.10 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-Internet Based

To comply with NASBA Standards, attendees claiming CPE credit must select NASBA CPE in the "Choose Your Credit" pop-up window that appears when you sign into the webcast. Once you have selected this option you will receive random verification pop-ups through out the webcast that you must acknowledge. Your acknowledgment of the pop-ups will inform how much credit you are able to claim at the end of the program. Electronic attendance sign-in sheets will be shared in the webcast chat throughout the program. You will need your CPA license number to sign in. You will also need to make sure you that you complete the sign-in documents as they are shared. Once the program concludes you will need to claim your credit in the system, using the orange "Claim Credit" button at the bottom of the webcast player page. Once this is completed you will be able to download your Certificate of Completion that you may use to report your credit to the appropriate state board of accountancy. Please contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions or concerns regarding verification pop-ups, sign-in sheets, or your certificate of attendance.

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 – 14.10 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 19*, 20-21, 2025 – Four Seasons Hotel

*Wednesday Evening John C. Akard Lecture

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Live Webcast – Nov 19-21, 2025

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Last day for $795.00 Early Bird pricing: Aug 7, 2025
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$795.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Nov 14, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 17, 2025

Individual
$795.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
$715.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
$635.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Nov 14, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 17, 2025

Venue

Four Seasons Hotel

98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701-4082
512-478-4500 (reservations)
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Accommodations

The room block at The Four Seasons has been exhausted.

Nearby accommodations include:
Austin Marriott Downtown
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Hotel Van Zandt
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Or visit Hotels For Hope to search for a hotel.

Parking Information

Daily self parking: $22
Daily valet: $25
Overnight valet parking: $60

Additional Information

The conference will take place in the Four Seasons Ballroom located on the lake level of the hotel.

Our Sponsors

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP
www.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.
MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC
www.macco.group/

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC (“MACCO”) is a national, award-winning, middle-market focused interim leadership and financial advisory practice. Based in Houston, Texas, it has professionals and locations from coast to coast who possess real world business experience and have led and managed companies serving as CEOs, CROs, CFOs, as senior lenders or in fiduciary roles such as operating chapter 11 trustee, assignee, and receiver.

MACCO believes 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.”
Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP
www.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.
Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP
haynesboone.com

Founded in 1970, Haynes and Boone, LLP is among the fastest-growing firms in the Am Law 100, providing a full spectrum of legal services across multiple sectors, including corporate, energy, financial services, real estate, restructuring, litigation, intellectual property and specialty transactions. The firm’s nearly 700 lawyers practice across 19 global offices in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai. Thirty-One different firm practice areas were ranked in the 2023 Chambers USA Legal Guide, and in 2024, Haynes Boone became the first Am Law 100 firm to ever earn a Gold-level Bell Seal from Mental Health America, recognizing its industry-leading commitment to creating a mentally healthy workplace. For more information, visit haynesboone.com.
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 1,200 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.
CR3 Partners, LLC

CR3 Partners, LLC
www.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
Getzler Henrich & Associates, a Hilco Global Company

Getzler Henrich & Associates, a Hilco Global Company
getzlerhenrich.com

“The right experience can turn 20/20 hindsights into 20/20 foresights.”
When facing serious challenges, companies turn to professionals with relevant expertise and experience, and a firm they can trust. Getzler Henrich, founded 1968, is built on key principles of impeccable integrity, a commitment to honesty, and an overriding focus on maximizing values for our clients.
We are the leading independent corporate advisor in the middle market providing a full array of turnaround management, operational improvements, crisis and interim management, corporate restructuring, bankruptcy, financial advisory, litigation support and distressed M&A services across multiple industries.
We lead with seasoned practitioners and industry veterans to bring strategic and pragmatic solutions to achieve successful results. To find out how we can partner with you - please visit us at getzlerhenrich.com
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.
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

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

Munsch Hardt is a Texas-based law firm with more than 39 years of experience 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 “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.
Parkins & Rubio LLP

Parkins & Rubio LLP
www.parkinsrubio.com/

Parkins Lee & 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.
TrusteSolutions / CORE

TrusteSolutions / CORE
trustesolutions.com

TrusteSolutions, a division of Financial Software Solutions, LLC (FSS), delivers better case management for Chapter 7 trustees with more automation, more customization, and more mobility than any other software available, helping them uphold their fiduciary responsibilities with excellence, maintain compliance effortlessly and maximize profitability. CORE (Case Organization for Receivers & Executives), provides a system of record for court-appointed receivers and Chapter 11/liquidating trustees that saves time through integrated banking, flexible accounting, professional support, and automation tools that take advantage of the “one free look” for ECF documents. Both FSS cloud-based software solutions are productivity-enhancing tools built to save time and increase profitability.
Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP
bracewell.com

Bracewell LLP is a leading law firm that is known worldwide for its unique depth and experience in the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology sectors. To complement our sector-focused excellence, we boast an impressive and diversified array of market-leading substantive practices, including award-winning transactional, litigation, regulatory and government relations practices. This robust mix of sector and practice strengths has allowed us to be a firm of choice for many of the world’s largest and most successful corporate enterprises, financial institutions, private funds and governmental entities.

Our firm’s success is anchored by four authentic pillars of strength: a culture based on personal relationships, collaboration and a shared passion for the firm and its clients; our distinction as a destination firm for talent; blue-chip clients; and a reputation for excellence as a sector and large practice powerhouse.
Riveron

Riveron
riveron.com/

Founded in 2006, Riveron professionals simplify and solve complex business problems. We partner with CFOs, private equity firms, and other stakeholders to maximize outcomes. Riveron teams bring industry perspective and a full suite of solutions focused on the office of the CFO, M&A, and distress. In 2023, the company was acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg & Company from H.I.G. Capital – which is continuing its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment. Riveron has 18 international offices.
Spencer Fane LLP

Spencer Fane LLP
www.spencerfane.com

The Spencer Fane 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 26 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 their 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.
AlixPartners

AlixPartners
www.alixpartners.com

AlixPartners is a results-driven global consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses respond quickly and decisively to their most critical challenges—from urgent performance improvement to complex restructuring, from risk mitigation to accelerated transformation. These are the moments when everything is on the line—a sudden shift in the market, an unexpected performance decline, a time-sensitive deal, a fork-in-the-road decision. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients until the job is done, and only
measure our success in terms of the results we deliver. We partner with you to make the right decisions and take the right actions. And we are right by your side. When it really matters.
Dykema Gossett PLLC

Dykema Gossett PLLC
www.dykema.com

Dykema is a leading national law firm, serving business entities worldwide on a wide range of complex business issues. With approximately 385 professionals based in 13 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 98+ 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 one ranking in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the 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.
www.dykema.com
Gray Reed

Gray Reed
www.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 2023 legal directory.
Hayward PLLC

Hayward PLLC
haywardfirm.com/

Hayward PLLC is a bankruptcy, litigation and creditors' rights law firm with attorneys 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.
Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight LLP
www.hklaw.com/

Holland & Knight is a global law firm with approximately 2,200 lawyers and other professionals in 35 offices worldwide. The firm’s lawyers and advisors provide representation in bankruptcy and restructuring, litigation, corporate and finance, real estate, healthcare and governmental matters. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with efficient access to attorneys throughout the firm.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Hunton.com

For more than 120 years, Hunton Andrews Kurth has served clients across the globe with a collaborative and purposeful approach. With offices strategically located in the United States and around the world, the firm is known for its strength in the energy, financial services, real estate, and retail and consumer products industries, as well as its considerable depth across numerous practice areas. Hunton fosters a strong culture built upon an unwavering commitment to its clients, colleagues, and communities. We have 22 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. To learn more, please visit www.hunton.com.
Husch Blackwell LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP
www.huschblackwell.com/

Husch Blackwell attorneys are uniquely equipped to advise your business on insolvency and commercial bankruptcy matters. With 1000+ attorneys in cities nationwide, our clients have access not only to our highly experienced bankruptcy team, but also to a deep bench of attorneys specialized by industry – including energy and healthcare – who are empowered to collaboratively solve your most complex challenges. Together, we advise on 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. In the uncertainty of financial distress, count on the personal investment and selfless service that Husch Blackwell brings to each of our clients.
Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker
www.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 over 500 attorneys across six 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 23 Chambers‐ranked practices, and has more attorneys ranked by Best Lawyers than any other firm in Texas.
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC
www.krcl.com/

KRCL is nationally recognized for its deep experience in complex bankruptcy matters, including representing more than 50 creditors’ committees across 19 states and consistently securing exceptional results for its clients. As one of the few mid-sized regional law firms that routinely goes head-to-head with major national and international firms, KRCL is known for tackling high-stakes disputes that require the right mix of tenacity, creativity, and strategic thinking. Clients rely on the firm to navigate their most challenging bankruptcy issues—particularly those demanding innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to results.

Founded in 1992, Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC is a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. The firm represents a broad spectrum of clients, from Fortune 500 companies and middle-market businesses to emerging companies and entrepreneurs. KRCL provides comprehensive legal services spanning transactional, litigation, employment, and bankruptcy matters in Texas and across the United States. For more information, visit www.krcl.com.
McGuireWoods LLP

McGuireWoods LLP
www.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.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
www.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 29 countries, our global 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 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.
Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.

Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.
www.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.
Weaver

Weaver
weaver.com/

When difficult-to-uncover facts are needed to win the day, organizations turn to Weaver’s Forensics and Litigation Services team. One part sleuth, one part financial professional, our forensic accountants support clients through some of their most challenging moments. Our highly specialized professionals uncover otherwise overlooked data trails, clues and gaps to deliver much-needed results in disputes, litigation, investigations and other predicaments.
Winstead

Winstead
winstead.com

Winstead is a leading Texas-based law firm with national practices serving clients across the country. We focus on exceeding our clients’ expectations by providing innovative solutions to their business and legal opportunities and challenges. We work as a trusted counsel to public and private companies, governments, individuals, universities, and public institutions. Our business, transactions and litigation practices serve key industries including real estate, financial services, investment management and private funds, higher education and P3, airlines, healthcare and life sciences, sports business and wealth management.

Bankruptcy Conference

Overview

Event Schedule

Wednesday Evening, Nov. 19, 2025

Thursday Morning, Nov. 20, 2025

Thursday Afternoon, Nov. 20, 2025

Thursday Evening, Nov. 20, 2025

Friday Morning, Nov. 21, 2025

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Four Seasons Hotel

Accommodations

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

Vinson & Elkins LLP

MACCO Restructuring Group, LLC

Reed Smith LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Weil

CR3 Partners, LLC

Getzler Henrich & Associates, a Hilco Global Company

Jones Walker LLP

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.

Parkins & Rubio LLP

TrusteSolutions / CORE

Bracewell LLP

Riveron

Spencer Fane LLP

AlixPartners

Dykema Gossett PLLC

Gray Reed

Hayward PLLC

Holland & Knight LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP

Jackson Walker

Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC

McGuireWoods LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.

Weaver

Winstead

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