17th Annual Bankruptcy Bench Meets Bar Conference
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Bankruptcy judges and practitioners in the District of Massachusetts will share insights, observations and analysis on key issues for 2007. This year’s topics will include:
State of the District Opening Presentation
Honorable Henry J. Boroff, Chief Bankruptcy Judge
Hot Topics in Consumer Law
Judge William C. Hillman, Nina Parker and Joseph Collins will discuss the Kibbe decision regarding the means test, serial filing, automatic stay, voluntary conversion, and other "hot" consumer bankruptcy topics.
Recharacterization – From Debt to Equity
Judge Joan N. Feeney and John Morrier will discuss using recharacterization as an alternative to equitable subordination in light of the First Circuit's Merrimac decision.
In pari delicto
Judge Joel B. Rosenthal and Judy Groves will review the impact of recent First Circuit and Bankruptcy Court decisions on the ability of a trustee or other fiduciary to bring causes of action against professionals, directors and officers.
Plan Confirmation Issues
Judge Robert Somma and Douglas Gooding will cover “reverse cramdowns” utilizing the SPM carveout, practice and procedure and other
confirmation issues.
Bankruptcy Section Award Presentation
Normandin Lifetime Achievement Award:
M. Ellen Carpenter, Esq., Roach & Carpenter P.C. (1954 – 2006)
Speaking from the Bench
Honorable Henry J. Boroff, Chief Bankruptcy Judge
Honorable Joan N. Feeney
Honorable William C. Hillman
Honorable Joel B. Rosenthal
Honorable Robert Somma
Speaking from the Bar
Nina M. Parker, Esq.
Parker & Associates
Joseph B. Collins, Esq.
Hendel & Collins, P.C.
John T. Morrier, Esq.
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
Judy A. Groves, Esq.
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Douglas R. Gooding, Esq.
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Bankruptcy Law Section Co-Chairs
Douglas B. Rosner, Esq.
Goulston & Storrs – A Professional Corporation
Conference Chair
Lynne F. Riley, Esq.
AltmanRileyEsher LLP
Program Prices
$170.00 - BBA Member
$215.00 - Non-Member
$ 95.00 - BBA Member/Legal Services and BBA Member/ Government Lawyer
After May 1, 2007 add $20.00
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