Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar (11/12/24)

This year’s consumer bankruptcy seminar will focus on asset and asset protection. There will be speakers from outside the bankruptcy practice to illuminate on techniques used by private investigators to find assets. Also hear from attorneys who practice family law and estate planning give overviews of their practices and insights as it relates to assets and asset protection. 

Topics and Speakers:
Protecting Assets in Divorce During Bankruptcy
This presentation will focus on guiding clients navigating the complexities of simultaneous divorce and bankruptcy proceedings. Topics include asset protection, support obligations, and the impact of bankruptcy on divorce settlements.
Joerika Stitt, Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC 

Demystifying the Estate Planning Process
This presentation will cover the legal framework governing estate planning, including relevant laws and recent changes. Practical steps for effective estate planning will be outlined, from initial client consultations to document implementation. Additionally, common challenges will be addressed, such as complex family dynamics and potential disputes.
Jessica Handy-Burris, The Law Office of Jessica Handy-Burris 

Asset Tracing 101 for Lawyers
Amid a spike in personal and business bankruptcy cases, asset tracing can help identify and locate secreted assets. The presentation will provide an overview of two of the main methods of obscuring assets and highlight common red flags indicative of these. Also, will explore when and how asset tracing can be useful in piercing the corporate veil. By gaining insight into several fundamental research techniques, lawyers will also be better prepared to direct their teams to search for assets and recognize potential concerns.
Michelle Risley, The Cassandra Group 

Moderators:
Jason Shimotake, The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC; Chair, CBA Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee
Rigoberto Garcia, Feldman Garcia Leshinsky & Miljus; Vice-Chair, CBA Bankruptcy and  Reorganization Committee

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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

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Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.