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General
Sooner or later, many practitioners will find themselves dealing with bankrupt clients or business associates. Learning the fundamentals of bankruptcy law can therefore be an essential practice component for a variety of professions.
These programs are geared towards professionals and attorneys of all experience levels who want to develop a strong working knowledge of bankruptcy law and practice.
Pricing & Payment
Any professional or attorney of any experience level who wants to develop a strong working knowledge of bankruptcy law and practice – even if they have never taken a bankruptcy course before.
Individual rates start at $1500
By covering all of the bankruptcy essentials, the program provides a foundation in bankruptcy law for both lawyers and business professionals alike. These programs were specifically designed with these practitioners in mind — even if they have never taken a bankruptcy course. Begin with the General Bankruptcy Fundamentals followed by the Business and Consumer sessions were applicable. Future classes will be added to keep pace with the ever change landscape of the insolvency industry.
Sessions
General Bankruptcy Fundamentals
This program presents a discussion of the who, what and why of a bankruptcy case. Part I explores concepts applicable in all cases, including the automatic stay, property of the estate, claims and priorities, executory contracts and unexpired leases and the discharge are examined. Part II explores the range of the estate's avoiding powers of various transfers such as preferences, fraudulent transfers and unperfected security interests.
Business Bankruptcy Fundamentals
This program fully covers the procedures and strategies of the typical chapter 11 case from pre-bankruptcy planning through plan confirmation and beyond; DIP financing, executory contracts and leases, sales, workouts, corporate governance, and tax issues are also fully treated. The faculty includes a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge as well as attorney and non-attorney professionals experienced in corporate reorganizations.
Consumer Bankruptcy Fundamentals
This fully covers the consumer bankruptcy process from counseling the consumer debtor, chapter choice, exemptions, claims, the automatic stay, means testing, dischargeability and debtor education. The faculty includes a Law Professor, a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and leading practitioners.
Future Topics Include:
SBRA
Cross Boarder Insolvencies
Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties
Environmental Law and Bankruptcy
And many more!