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WELCOME TO NACBA’s 2024 MEMBERS-ONLY WORKSHOP ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND! 
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Monday, December 2
 

12:00pm EST

NACBA Registion, Check-In and CLE Info
Monday December 2, 2024 12:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Advantage Coat Room/Savannah Foyer
Be sure to stop by the NACBA Information Desk to say hello but most importantly to check-in and collect your Workshop materials!
Monday December 2, 2024 12:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Advantage Coat Room/Savannah Foyer
  NACBA Registration

1:00pm EST

Welcome Remarks
Monday December 2, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
Speakers
avatar for Richard Nemeth

Richard Nemeth

Managing member, Nemeth & Associates, LLC
Mr. Nemeth has been representing consumers and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings in Northern Ohio and elsewhere for over 30 years.  In April, 2013 Mr. Nemeth was the first recipient of the NACBA Hammes-Shulman Award for his significant achievements in legislative advocacy... Read More →
Monday December 2, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
  Plenary

1:15pm EST

Plenary: Case Law Update
Monday December 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
The panel will discuss the status of legislation and NACBA initiatives, recent cases important to bankruptcy practice and appeals involving NACBA’s sister organization, NCBRC (The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center ).
Speakers
avatar for Hon. John Waites (Ret.)

Hon. John Waites (Ret.)

Retired judge
JOHN E. WAITESUNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE (RETIRED)Experience:1994 to June 2022: Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of SouthCarolina. Served as Chief Bankruptcy Judge (March 1, 2006 to March 1, 2013). Reappointed to a second 14-year term effective June... Read More →
avatar for Henry J. Sommer

Henry J. Sommer

Henry J. Sommer has litigated many major cases involving bankruptcy, consumer law, civil rights and other issues. Previously, he was the head of the Consumer Law Project at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, where he worked for over 21 years and Supervising Attorney at the... Read More →
Monday December 2, 2024 1:15pm - 2:45pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
  Plenary

2:45pm EST

Plenary: Legislative, Rules & NCBRC Update
Monday December 2, 2024 2:45pm - 3:00pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
The panel will discuss the status of legislation and NACBA initiatives, recent cases important to bankruptcy practice and appeals involving NACBA’s sister organization, NCBRC (The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center ).
Speakers
avatar for Jim Haller

Jim Haller

Haller Law
Jim has been practicing law since 1993 primarily in the field of bankruptcy and consumer law. His office is in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He has served on NACBA’s Board for many years and in 2017 served as President. He currently is Director of Education for NACBA. He has spoken at... Read More →
avatar for Edward C. Boltz

Edward C. Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC
Mr. Boltz received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993 and his J.D. from George Washington University in 1996. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, where he has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice before... Read More →
avatar for Ike Shulman

Ike Shulman

Shulman Law Offices
In 1992, Ike Shulman led the effort to organize the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys ("NACBA") to provide consumer debtors with an effective voice in the legislative process. Mr. Shulman was elected NACBA’s first president, and served in that position through... Read More →
Monday December 2, 2024 2:45pm - 3:00pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
  Plenary

3:00pm EST

Welcome Reception | Sponsor & Exhibitor Meet & Greet
Monday December 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Monday December 2, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
  Food & Beverage
 
Tuesday, December 3
 

8:00am EST

Breakfast | Sponsor and Exhibitor Meet & Greet
Tuesday December 3, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Tuesday December 3, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
  Food & Beverage

8:00am EST

NACBA Registion, Check-In and CLE Info
Tuesday December 3, 2024 8:00am - 3:30pm EST
Advantage Coat Room/Savannah Foyer
Tuesday December 3, 2024 8:00am - 3:30pm EST
Advantage Coat Room/Savannah Foyer
  Food & Beverage

9:00am EST

Plenary: Harness the Power of AI and Limit the Risks
Tuesday December 3, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Calibogue/Danner
Attend this eye-opening session to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the consumer bankruptcy practice.
Discover how AI can:
• Expedite client intake.
• Generate routine court forms, motions and petitions.
• Identify anticipated objections in your case.
• Brainstorm legal arguments and provide feedback on your strategy.
• Instantly make Chapter 13 plan calculations, helping you to identify options on the fly.
See demos of AI models in action and learn the power (and limitations) of supervised artificial intelligence models.
Don't let the robots take over, they want to help you!
Speakers
avatar for Kiran Bellubbi
avatar for Koury Hicks

Koury Hicks

Attorney, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC
Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy (2014).Co-author of the North Carolina Bankruptcy Practice Manual's Means Testing chapter (2022),National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, 4th Circuit leader, (2017-2019).Member of the North Carolina Bar Association's... Read More →
avatar for Jenny L. Doling

Jenny L. Doling

Tax & Bankruptcy Attorney | NACBA Secretary | NACBA Board Member, J. DOLING LAW, PC
Jenny L. Doling is the Secretary of NACBA and will be the incoming Vice President in 2025. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2018. Before serving on the Board, she was the NACBA State Chair for California. Ms. Doling is a California State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Specialist... Read More →
Tuesday December 3, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Calibogue/Danner
  Plenary, AI

11:00am EST

Coffee Break
Tuesday December 3, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Savannah Foyer
Tuesday December 3, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Savannah Foyer
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Mortgage Litigation

11:30am EST

Track 1 Fundamentals, Getting the Best Bankruptcy Results for your Clients: Analyzing the Client's Situation under the Bankruptcy Code: Determination of Filing a Chapter 7 or 13, pros and cons, verses not filing at all
Tuesday December 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Calibogue
Using all the tools in your tool box to get the best bankruptcy result for your clients.  Gathering all the facts to diagnose the problems and evaluate all the options. Intake, collected facts, (AI touch), and strategic considerations will also be discussed. 
Speakers
avatar for Alex J. Dolhancyk

Alex J. Dolhancyk

Attorney, Dolhanck Law
With over 30 years of experience, attorney Alex Dolhancyk offers valuable insight into consumer bankruptcy cases. He is the current 11th Circuit Leader and past Georgia state chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA); is Board Certified in Consumer... Read More →
avatar for Carol A. Colliersmith

Carol A. Colliersmith

Attorney, Law Office of Carol Colliersmith
Ms. Colliersmith received her law degree from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida and has practiced exclusively consumer and small business bankruptcy law since 2001. She has been an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys... Read More →
Tuesday December 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Calibogue
  Track 1: Fundamentals

11:30am EST

Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics: Mortgage Litigation and Rule 3002.1
Tuesday December 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Danner
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Harn

Jeremy Harn

Attorney, The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
Jeremy Harn is an associate attorney for the Law Offices of John T. Orcutt. His primary areas of practice are consumer bankruptcy and consumer litigation.  In addition to his work as a Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, Jeremy has litigated cases involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act... Read More →
EG
DM
Tuesday December 3, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Danner
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Mortgage Litigation

12:30pm EST

Grab 'n' Go Lunch
Tuesday December 3, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Savannah Foyer
Tuesday December 3, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Savannah Foyer
  Food & Beverage

1:30pm EST

Track 1 Fundamentals, Getting the Best Bankruptcy Results for your Clients: Mastering the Means Test
Tuesday December 3, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Calibogue
Speakers
avatar for Carey D. Ebert

Carey D. Ebert

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee
Ms. Ebert received her B.A. degree from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, cum laude in Public Policy in 1982.  She received her J.D. in 1985 from Texas Tech University.  She was been a member of the firm, Ebert Law Offices, P.C. since 1989 until 2019.  Ms. Ebert... Read More →
avatar for Jody Bledsoe

Jody Bledsoe

Chapter 13 Trustee
Jody Bledsoe is a chapter 13 trustee for the Fayetteville, Greenville, New Bern, and Wilmington Divisions of the Eastern District of North Carolina.  Prior to his appointment in 2014, he represented consumer debtors in chapters 7 and 13 for 20 years.  He is a member of NACBA and... Read More →
Tuesday December 3, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Calibogue
  Track 1: Fundamentals, Means Test

1:30pm EST

Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics: Battling Student Loan Debt and Understanding the Tools that Can Help
Tuesday December 3, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Danner
Speakers
GV
avatar for Edward C. Boltz

Edward C. Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC
Mr. Boltz received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993 and his J.D. from George Washington University in 1996. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, where he has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice before... Read More →
VK

Vivieon K. Jones

Northern District of Georgia, Assistant United States Attorney
Vivieon Jones is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Georgia handling bankruptcy and financial litigation matters. She previously served as a trial attorney for the United States Trustee Program. Additionally, Ms. Jones worked in private practice in Maryland... Read More →
Tuesday December 3, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Danner
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Student Loans

4:30pm EST

NACBA Group Event | Holidays in Savannah {TICKETS REQUIRED}
Tuesday December 3, 2024 4:30pm - 10:00pm EST
DESCRIPTION
The magic of the Holidays are here! Experience the magic of the holidays at Plant Riverside District!

Enjoy a European-style outdoor holiday market as well as a Festival of Trees, live performances, photos with Santa, a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options, and so much more. Tickets are required for each person, including children. Cost of tickets include round trip transportation to Savannah and back to the hotel. Dinner and shopping are on your own. Please use the link below for more information.

https://www.savannahchristmasmarket.com/
Tuesday December 3, 2024 4:30pm - 10:00pm EST
  Group Event
 
Wednesday, December 4
 

8:00am EST

Breakfast | Sponsor and Exhibitor Meet & Greet
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
  Food & Beverage

8:00am EST

NACBA Registion, Check-In and CLE Info
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 3:30pm EST
Advantage Coat Room/Savannah Foyer
Wednesday December 4, 2024 8:00am - 3:30pm EST
Advantage Coat Room/Savannah Foyer
  Food & Beverage

9:00am EST

Track 1 Fundamentals, Getting the Best Bankruptcy Results for your Clients: Getting It Right: Due Diligence and Practice Management Essentials
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Calibogue
Doing your due diligence to gather information and documents, filling out those darn forms, organizing your practice to keep track of all the stuff and making sure nothing falls through the cracks, audit proofing your file, listing all the creditors, getting it right the first time.    
Speakers
avatar for Alex J. Dolhancyk

Alex J. Dolhancyk

Attorney, Dolhanck Law
With over 30 years of experience, attorney Alex Dolhancyk offers valuable insight into consumer bankruptcy cases. He is the current 11th Circuit Leader and past Georgia state chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA); is Board Certified in Consumer... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Beth Withers

Sarah Beth Withers

Attorney, Inner Banks Legal Services
Sarah Beth Withers founded Inner Banks Legal Services, a non-profit law firm organized to bridge the justice gap in Eastern North Carolina, where she primarily represents consumers filing chapter 7 and 13 cases. Sarah Beth began her bankruptcy career at the age of 20, when she was... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Calibogue
  Track 1: Fundamentals, Due Diligence

9:00am EST

Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics Efficiently Managing Your Clients Case
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Danner


Speakers
avatar for Rachel Foley

Rachel Foley

CEO, Foley Law - KC Bankruptcy
Rachel founded Foley Law, a firm commonly known as KC Bankruptcy, where she devotes over 90% of her professional time to consumer bankruptcy law. Her education primarily focused on sciences and medicine, but it was the concept of debt freedom presented in Deuteronomy 15:1-2 that drew... Read More →
avatar for Gene Melchionne

Gene Melchionne

Vice President NACBA, Attorney at Law
Gene Melchionne is a native of Waterbury, Connecticut, and previously resided and practiced there.  He is an avid boater, amateur musician, and MacUser, spending every weekend on his boat with his guitar and iPad. He is Vice President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Danner
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Tech Tools

10:00am EST

Track 1 Fundamentals, Chapter Selection in Bankruptcy and Exemption Planning Considerations in Chapter 7 and 13
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Calibogue
Analyzing your client’s property rights, exemptions and financial affairs to maximize what your clients keep in bankruptcy and minimize what they pay in chapter 13. Passing the best interest of creditors test in chapter 13 to keep all the stuff?
Speakers
avatar for Richard Nemeth

Richard Nemeth

Managing member, Nemeth & Associates, LLC
Mr. Nemeth has been representing consumers and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings in Northern Ohio and elsewhere for over 30 years.  In April, 2013 Mr. Nemeth was the first recipient of the NACBA Hammes-Shulman Award for his significant achievements in legislative advocacy... Read More →
avatar for Carey D. Ebert

Carey D. Ebert

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee
Ms. Ebert received her B.A. degree from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, cum laude in Public Policy in 1982.  She received her J.D. in 1985 from Texas Tech University.  She was been a member of the firm, Ebert Law Offices, P.C. since 1989 until 2019.  Ms. Ebert... Read More →
avatar for Jody Bledsoe

Jody Bledsoe

Chapter 13 Trustee
Jody Bledsoe is a chapter 13 trustee for the Fayetteville, Greenville, New Bern, and Wilmington Divisions of the Eastern District of North Carolina.  Prior to his appointment in 2014, he represented consumer debtors in chapters 7 and 13 for 20 years.  He is a member of NACBA and... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Calibogue
  Track 1: Fundamentals, Due Diligence

10:00am EST

Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics: Advanced Tax in Chapter 13 Part 1
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Danner


Speakers
avatar for Erik Harvey
avatar for Alyssa Maloof Whatley

Alyssa Maloof Whatley

Attorney, Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC
Alyssa is a tax and bankruptcy attorney serving individuals, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized businesses seeking federal tax, state tax, and other debt-relief, including bankruptcy analysis. She has significant experience with federal and state tax disputes, audit... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Danner
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Tax

11:00am EST

Coffee Break
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Savannah Foyer
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Savannah Foyer
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Mortgage Litigation

11:30am EST

Track 1 Fundamentals, Getting the Best Bankruptcy Results for your Clients:Post-Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Discharge Considerations and Concerns
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Calibogue
Credit Scores, reports
End of plan issues
Lien Stripping
Mortgage Issues
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Harn

Jeremy Harn

Attorney, The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
Jeremy Harn is an associate attorney for the Law Offices of John T. Orcutt. His primary areas of practice are consumer bankruptcy and consumer litigation.  In addition to his work as a Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, Jeremy has litigated cases involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act... Read More →
EG
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Calibogue
  Track 1: Fundamentals, Discharge

11:30am EST

Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics: Advanced Tax in Chapter 13 Part 2
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Danner


Speakers
avatar for Erik Harvey
avatar for Alyssa Maloof Whatley

Alyssa Maloof Whatley

Attorney, Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC
Alyssa is a tax and bankruptcy attorney serving individuals, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized businesses seeking federal tax, state tax, and other debt-relief, including bankruptcy analysis. She has significant experience with federal and state tax disputes, audit... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Danner
  Track 2: Intermediate & Advanced Bankruptcy Topics, Tax

12:30pm EST

Grab 'n' Go Lunch
Wednesday December 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Savannah Foyer
Wednesday December 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Savannah Foyer
  Food & Beverage

1:30pm EST

Plenary: Ethics Social Media
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
Navigating the ethical use of Social Media & AI: chats, listservs and other social forums.
Speakers
avatar for Adrienne Hines

Adrienne Hines

Partner, KWHD&W
With almost 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Adrienne Hines has transformed "bankruptcy" from a daunting word to a powerful tool for financial wellness.Pioneering the digital realm, Adrienne uses TikTok and Instagram to debunk bankruptcy myths and boost financial literacy for... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Elizabeth Gunn

Hon. Elizabeth Gunn

Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed to serve as bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room. Before her appointment, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Calibogue/Danner
  Plenary, Ethics
 
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