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Tuesday, June 3
 

6:00am MST

Morning Run/Walk
Tuesday June 3, 2025 6:00am - 7:00am MST
Meet in the hotel lobby to had out for a quick morning run/walk on the hotel grounds. There will be a running group and a walking group - led by your fellow conference attendees. 
Tuesday June 3, 2025 6:00am - 7:00am MST
TBA

7:30am MST

Grab & Go Breakfast
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am MST
TBA

7:30am MST

Registration Desk Open
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:30am - 5:30pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:30am - 5:30pm MST
TBA

8:00am MST

From Good to Great: Elevating your Trial Game with Advanced Techniques and Tips
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST
The panelists will cover essential strategies for effective trial preparation and presentation. This discussion will emphasize Techniques and Tips for courtroom procedures, leveraging technology, and making cost-effective decisions.  This will include guidance on structuring a case, developing narratives, key examination techniques, evidentiary issues and handling objections. Attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing their trial approach, from start to finish, ensuring thorough and persuasive case presentations, and elevating your trial game.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Mitchell L. Herren

Hon. Mitchell L. Herren

United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge Herren, District of Kansas, previously practiced with a trial firm in Kansas City, served as in-house litigation counsel for a large energy company, and then practiced with a Wichita/Kansas City firm where he focused on commercial litigation for clients ranging from individuals... Read More →
avatar for Janet S. Northrup

Janet S. Northrup

Hughes Watters Askanase LLP
Janet Northrup is Of Counsel with the Houston Law Firm of Hughes Watters Askanase LLP.  With 45 years of legal experience, she has handled a variety of legal matters over her career in the areas of mediation and Bankruptcy law.  A highly strategic, goal-focused, and results-oriented... Read More →
avatar for Marianne T. O'Toole

Marianne T. O'Toole

O'Toole + O'Toole PLLC
Marianne T. O’Toole is a partner in O’Toole + O’Toole PLLC and practices primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, and other insolvency matters. In addition, Ms. O’Toole offers legal counsel with respect to bankruptcy protected structures for commercial real... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST
TBA

8:00am MST

Subchapter V – Best Practices for Case Management
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST
This session will cover best practices from the initial appointment through confirmation and final reporting. Topics include docket and document review, calendaring, fee applications, debtor and creditor interactions, and trustee responsibilities. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to streamline case administration, avoid common pitfalls, and maintain compliance across varying court requirements.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn L. Carter

Kathryn L. Carter

Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC
Kathryn L. Carter received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in legal studies in 2011 from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Continuing her education, Ms. Carter attended Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi... Read More →
avatar for Ryan J.  Richmond

Ryan J. Richmond

Partner, Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
Ryan J. Richmond is a partner at the New Orleans-based law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC. Since 2020, he has served as a Subchapter V trustee throughout Louisiana. Ryan earned his JD from LSU in 2006 and later an MBA in 2015. He clerked for the Hon. Douglas D. Dodd from... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MST
TBA

9:00am MST

Break with Our Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am MST
TBA

9:30am MST

Case Law Update I
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MST
One of the most anticipated panels at every conference, the Case Law Update highlights the most important, surprising and challenging decisions rendered by the Bankruptcy and Appellate Courts around the country. The panel scours the opinions that were issued since the last conference and looks for patterns, changes and new approaches to old problems to be able to present them in an interactive, interesting and thought-provoking way.

Speakers
avatar for Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr.

Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr.

United States Bankruptcy Court
Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr., was sworn in as a U. S. Bankruptcy Judge on Valentine’s/Arizona Statehood Day, 2013.  Prior to his appointment he was an Arizona Superior Court Judge, serving at various times as that court’s Presiding Judge of the Criminal and Juvenile courts.  In... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

United States Bankruptcy Court
Mary Grace Diehl is a Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia serving on recall status. She was appointed to the Court in February 2004 and retired in February 2018.  As a recalled judge, Judge Diehl conducts pro-bono mediations in matters assigned to other bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Dobin

Andrea Dobin

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC
Andrea Dobin is a member of the law firm of McManimon Scotland and Baumann, resident in the firm’s office in Trenton, New Jersey. Andrea has served as a panel Chapter 7 Trustee since 1999 and as New Jersey’s primary Chapter 12 Trustee since 2005. Her practice consists largely... Read More →
avatar for Ronald R. Peterson

Ronald R. Peterson

Of Counsel, Jenner & Block LLP
Debtors, trustees, creditors, committees, landlords, and secured lenders in Chapter 11 cases turn to Ron Peterson for his counsel. Ron also advises clients on transactional issues such as corporate restructurings. His distinguished career has been highlighted by presiding over high-stakes... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MST
TBA

9:30am MST

Cyber Attacks May Not Come With a Training Manual: Cautionary Tales for Subchapter V Trustees
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MST
What would you do if a hacker targeted the title company you have used for years and rerouted proceeds from a sale process you spearheaded as a Subchapter V trustee? The money is in the wind. Can you get it back? Are you responsible? What would you do first? Where do you turn for help? This panel will examine a very real turn of events and provide insights and survival skills.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Meredith S. Grabill

Hon. Meredith S. Grabill

United States Bankruptcy Court
Chief Judge Meredith Grabill started her tenure as the Chief Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana in 2019. Prior to taking the bench, she practiced law primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial, and oil and gas litigation in Louisiana... Read More →
avatar for Brendon Singh

Brendon Singh

Partner, Tran Singh LLP
Brendon Singh, a founding partner of Tran Singh LLP, enjoys a successful practice with a focus in consumer and corporate restructuring and litigation. Brendon’s experience includes representation of debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, and out of court workouts... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MST
TBA

10:30am MST

Executive and Important Updates from the AOUSC / Bankruptcy Administrators
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
TBA

10:30am MST

Executive and Important Updates from the EOUST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
TBA

11:30am MST

NABT Awards Luncheon sponsored by Stinson
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm MST
TBA

1:00pm MST

Legal Strategies to Recover Assets from Non-Debtors Other Than Through Avoidance Actions
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
The panel will discuss a trustee's rights, duties and restrictions in recovering and monetizing the estate’s interests in closely-held limited liability entities and corporations. It will also discuss the legal theories and strategies used to recover assets from non-debtor entities, including trusts, such as veil-piercing and alter ego theories. This panel will only tangentially focus on conventional fraudulent conveyance theories used to recover transferred assets.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Mary Jo Heston

Hon. Mary Jo Heston

United States Bankruptcy Court
Mary Jo Heston is a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Washington. Prior to her appointment she was a shareholder in the Seattle and Portland Offices of Lane Powell PC where her practice involved commercial litigation and transactional matters with an emphasis... Read More →
avatar for N. Neville Reid

N. Neville Reid

Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll LLP
Neville Reid is an attorney and a capital partner who co-chairs the Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Group at the law firm of Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll LLP in Chicago. Prior to Fox Swibel, Neville was a partner in the bankruptcy group of Mayer Brown LLP, where... Read More →
avatar for Elissa D. Miller

Elissa D. Miller

Greenspoon Marder
Elissa D. Miller is a partner in the Bankruptcy & Reorganization practice group at Greenspoon Marder. As a well-established bankruptcy lawyer and fiduciary, Ms. Miller represents secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, and trustees in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
TBA

1:00pm MST

Pitfalls of Being an Operating Subchapter V Trustee
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
This panel will explore the challenges faced by Subchapter V trustees who assume control of a debtor’s business. Using real-world case studies, we will discuss common pitfalls, legal ambiguities, and best practices for trustees operating under Sections 1183, 704, and 1106 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Speakers
avatar for Geoffrey Groshong

Geoffrey Groshong

Groshong Law PLLC
Geoff Groshong is a solo practitioner in Seattle, Washington, focusing on bankruptcy, receiverships, and workouts. He serves as a Subchapter V trustee in the Western District of Washington and the District of Alaska. He has also served as a Subchapter V trustee in the Eastern District... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Isaacson

Nancy Isaacson

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP
Ms. Isaacson focuses her practice in bankruptcy and insolvency, with an emphasis on trustee and creditor rights law. She serves as a Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 11 Subchapter V Trustee for debtors in federal bankruptcy proceedings, and has represented appellants in cases before... Read More →
avatar for Charles N. Persing

Charles N. Persing

Partner, Bederson LLP
Chuck is a member of the Insolvency and Litigation Services team at Bederson. His practice includes representation of Chapter 7 Trustees and Creditor’s Committees, performing valuations, handling commercial disputes and serving as Receiver. He is the Business Valuations and Litigation... Read More →
avatar for Natasha M. Songonuga

Natasha M. Songonuga

Partner, Archer & Greiner PC
Natasha focuses on business reorganization and restructuring matters, working across the full spectrum of chapter 11 cases and counseling creditors in assignments for the benefit of creditors state court insolvency proceedings. Her clients include debtors and creditors, chapter 11... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
TBA

1:00pm MST

Learning Labs
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
TBA

2:00pm MST

Break with Our Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
TBA

2:30pm MST

Case Law Update II
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
One of the most anticipated panels at every conference, the Case Law Update highlights the most important, surprising and challenging decisions rendered by the Bankruptcy and Appellate Courts around the country. The panel scours the opinions that were issued since the last conference and looks for patterns, changes and new approaches to old problems to be able to present them in an interactive, interesting and thought-provoking way.
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr.

Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr.

United States Bankruptcy Court
Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr., was sworn in as a U. S. Bankruptcy Judge on Valentine’s/Arizona Statehood Day, 2013.  Prior to his appointment he was an Arizona Superior Court Judge, serving at various times as that court’s Presiding Judge of the Criminal and Juvenile courts.  In... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

Hon. Mary Grace Diehl

United States Bankruptcy Court
Mary Grace Diehl is a Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia serving on recall status. She was appointed to the Court in February 2004 and retired in February 2018.  As a recalled judge, Judge Diehl conducts pro-bono mediations in matters assigned to other bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Dobin

Andrea Dobin

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC
Andrea Dobin is a member of the law firm of McManimon Scotland and Baumann, resident in the firm’s office in Trenton, New Jersey. Andrea has served as a panel Chapter 7 Trustee since 1999 and as New Jersey’s primary Chapter 12 Trustee since 2005. Her practice consists largely... Read More →
avatar for Ronald R. Peterson

Ronald R. Peterson

Of Counsel, Jenner & Block LLP
Debtors, trustees, creditors, committees, landlords, and secured lenders in Chapter 11 cases turn to Ron Peterson for his counsel. Ron also advises clients on transactional issues such as corporate restructurings. His distinguished career has been highlighted by presiding over high-stakes... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
TBA

2:30pm MST

Working With Creditors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Brash

Matthew Brash

Senior Managing Director, Newpoint Advisors Corporation
Matthew Brash is Senior Managing Director and lead professional of Newpoint’s TRAIL (Trustee, Receivership, Assignee, Interim Management, Liquidation) platform. Matthew works on behalf of companies, national and global commercial lenders, law firms, private equity firms, and key... Read More →
avatar for Douglas Flahaut

Douglas Flahaut

Founder, Echo Park Legal, APC
Doug Flahaut is the founder of Echo Park Legal, APC a boutique business bankruptcy firm in Los Angeles. He is a Subchapter V Trustee for the Central District of California and specializes in business bankruptcies, workouts, and receivership matters. He graduated from UCLA School of... Read More →
avatar for Cameron Murray

Cameron Murray

Associate, Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips L.L.P.
Cameron Murray is an attorney at Taylor, Porter, Brooks and Phillips LLP practicing insolvency law, commercial litigation and commercial transactions. Cameron received his J.D. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2022, where he received the CALI Excellence... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
TBA

2:30pm MST

Adversaries and Involuntaries, What You Need to Know
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Bankruptcy Trustees and their assistants must understand the fundamentals of adversary proceedings and involuntary bankruptcies. This presentation will review and explain the relevant sections of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules, offering practical insights to help in managing cases involving adversary proceedings and involuntary bankruptcies.
Speakers
avatar for Marc P. Barmat

Marc P. Barmat

Furr Cohen PA
In February 2011, Marc Barmat was appointed as a Chapter 7 panel trustee in the Southern District of Florida by the United States Trustee. Additionally, he serves as an Assignee in Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors cases and State Court-appointed Receiver.Beyond his fiduciary... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
TBA

3:30pm MST

Break with Our Sponsors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm MST
TBA

4:00pm MST

Ethics Issues with Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday June 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
This session will discuss how GenAI works, how GenAI can be used in the practice of law, and the various ethical pitfalls that can happen when lawyers don't understand how to use GenAI effectively. 

Speakers
avatar for Nancy B. Rapoport

Nancy B. Rapoport

Professor, Boyd School of Law, UNLV
Nancy B. Rapoport is a UNLV Distinguished Professor, the Garman Turner Gordon Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and an Affiliate Professor of Business Law and Ethics in the Lee Business School at UNLV.  After receiving her B.A... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
TBA

4:00pm MST

Never Judge a Book By Its Cover: How to Liquidate Unusual Assets to Make More Meaningful Distributions to Creditors
Tuesday June 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
As a 25-year veteran in the world of bankruptcy, our guest expert has recovered thousands of assets internationally. In this session, he provides his blueprint for turning an array of difficult assets into a meaningful distributions to the estate and shares real case examples of monetizing hard-to-liquidate assets.
Speakers
avatar for John A. Palumbo

John A. Palumbo

Owner, Bankruptcy Asset Management
John A. Palumbo is the principal of Bankruptcy Asset Management, based in Jacksonville, Florida, as well as one of the nation's leading authorities on the evaluation and liquidation of unusual assets in bankruptcy. His ability to recover and monetize assets (oftentimes deemed unworthy... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
TBA

5:30pm MST

President's Circle Reception sponsored by International Sureties (by invitation)
Tuesday June 3, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
TBA

7:00pm MST

NABT Reception
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm MST
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm MST
TBA
 
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