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Monday, October 13
 

8:00am CDT

NACBA Registion, Check-In and CLE Info
Monday October 13, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom 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 October 13, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Foyer
  NACBA Registration

9:00am CDT

Welcome Remarks
Monday October 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Grand Ballroom
Monday October 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Grand Ballroom
  Plenary

9:15am CDT

Plenary: Legislative Update
Monday October 13, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am CDT
Grand Ballroom
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 Ed Boltz

Ed 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 →
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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 →
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Krista D'Amelio

Director of Government Affairs & Communications, NACBA
Krista D’Amelio joined NACBA in April 2017 as Director of Government Affairs and Communications. D’Amelio's work focuses on strengthening relationships and increasing advocacy reach with state and federal elected officials, government agencies, and allies to enhance their understanding... Read More →
Monday October 13, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am CDT
Grand Ballroom
  Plenary

9:15am CDT

Paralegal Plenary: Ethics - Legal Boundaries
Monday October 13, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am CDT
Century Ballroom
Speakers
KG
DG
Monday October 13, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am CDT
Century Ballroom
  Plenary, Ethics

9:30am CDT

Plenary: Case Law Update
Monday October 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom
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 Henry Sommer

Henry 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 October 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
Grand Ballroom
  Plenary

10:45am CDT

Coffee Break
Monday October 13, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Savannah Foyer
Monday October 13, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Savannah Foyer
  Food & Beverage

11:15am CDT

ABLI Part 1: Advanced Bankruptcy Litigation
Monday October 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
Century Ballroom
Speakers
avatar for Ed Boltz

Ed 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 Brian Flick

Brian Flick

Partner; Managing Attorney, Bankruptcy Practice and Consumer Litigation Practice, DannLaw
Attorney Brian Flick, managing partner of the Group's Cincinnati office, is a tireless advocate for consumers in Ohio, Kentucky and across the United States. His practice is focused on bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, class action litigation, appellate litigation and other areas... Read More →
Monday October 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
Century Ballroom
  ABLI

11:15am CDT

The Fee Equation Part I: Quoting, Structuring, and Securing Payments
Monday October 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom
  • Overview: This session will focus on effectively quoting fees to clients, setting up payment plans, and techniques to expedite payments. Attendees will learn about strategic follow-ups and methods to reduce delinquency in payment plans.
  • Audience: Attorneys and paralegals looking to streamline pre-filing fee arrangements.
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Doling

Jenny Doling

Tax & Bankruptcy Attorney | NACBA Vice President | NACBA Board Member, J. DOLING LAW, PC
Jenny L. Doling is the Vice President of NACBA. 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 and a staunch advocate for Consumer... Read More →
avatar for Reed Allmand

Reed Allmand

Owner, Allmand Law Firm PLLC
Monday October 13, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom
  Getting Paid

12:30pm CDT

Lunch Break
Monday October 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Foyer
Monday October 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Foyer
  Food & Beverage

1:30pm CDT

The Fee Equation Part II: Ensuring Payment Post-Filing
Monday October 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom
  • Overview: This track covers advanced strategies for collecting attorney fees post-filing. Topics include structuring fees in the plan, ensuring timely trustee disbursements, and drafting fee applications for Court approval.
  • Audience: Attorneys seeking practical solutions for maximizing their compensation after the case is filed.
Speakers
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 →
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Carol 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 →
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Carey 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 is admitted... Read More →
Monday October 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom
  Getting Paid

1:30pm CDT

ABLI Part 2: Transforming to a Bankruptcy Litigation Practice
Monday October 13, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Century Ballroom
How to transform your consumer bankruptcy practice to include litigation, including mining your files for case, adding and training your staff, co-counsel arrangements and approval of representation.
Speakers
avatar for Ed Boltz

Ed 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 Brian Flick

Brian Flick

Partner; Managing Attorney, Bankruptcy Practice and Consumer Litigation Practice, DannLaw
Attorney Brian Flick, managing partner of the Group's Cincinnati office, is a tireless advocate for consumers in Ohio, Kentucky and across the United States. His practice is focused on bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, class action litigation, appellate litigation and other areas... Read More →
avatar for Rashad Blossom
Monday October 13, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Century Ballroom
  ABLI

2:30pm CDT

Coffee Break
Monday October 13, 2025 2:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Savannah Foyer
Monday October 13, 2025 2:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Savannah Foyer
  Food & Beverage

2:45pm CDT

Proper Schedule Prep & Exemptions
Monday October 13, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Monday October 13, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception | Sponsor & Exhibitor Meet & Greet
Monday October 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Foyer
Monday October 13, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Grand Ballroom Foyer
  Food & Beverage
 
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