Hot Topics in Consumer Bankruptcy Law (11/14/23)

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Diversity as a Mindset
The most recent data from the American Bar Association & National Association for Law Placement reveals that diversity is stagnant in the legal profession, particularly when it comes to hiring and retaining female attorneys and attorneys of color. The course ‘Diversity as a Mindset, Not Just an Initiative’, is a practical, interactive CLE focused on how embracing a diversity mindset can lead to more successful outcomes and sustainable solutions.
Julia Roundtree Livingston, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism 

Consumer Bankruptcy and the Small Business Owner
While working with local businesses, it is important to prepare for the good times as well as the bad. This presentation will cover Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 concerns as they pertain to world entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain insights into asset protection, debt restructuring, and pre-bankruptcy planning. The session equips attorneys with practical strategies to navigate the legal complexities concerning the financial distress of clients who either own their own business or are considering starting one.
Michael Reed, Law Office of Michael Reed 

Prepare and Prosecute Student Loan Adversaries
Description: This informative session discusses the new U.S. Department of Justice guidance on student-loan discharge while explaining how to best utilize Best Case by Stretto and Stretto Default Solutions to prepare and prosecute a student-loan adversary.  Key takeaways include: identifying clients eligible for the student loan adversaries, analyzing the likelihood of success in the student loan adversary proceeding, preparing the adversary complaint, populating and delivering the DOJ required attestation form. 
George Vogl, Managing Director, Stretto

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