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NACBA’s 33rd Annual Convention is rolling out the red carpet—join us in Hollywood for an event you won’t want to miss!
Dates: April 24-27, 2025
Location: Loews Hotel Hollywood, Hollywood, CA
Whether you want to deepen your expertise, grow your practice, or engage with industry professionals, NACBA’s Convention is the ultimate opportunity to elevate your skills and expand your network—all in a spectacular setting.
NACBA has secured a special low rate of only $259 a night. The Inventory is limited. Room rate will expire on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, or until sold out.
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NACBA's 1st Annual NACBA WEEK
5 Days. 5 Webinars. Your CLE Credits Made Easy!
Get ready for NACBA’s First Annual NACBA Week—the perfect way to earn up to 7.5 CLE hours from the comfort of your desk!
From Monday, Jan. 13 to Friday, Jan. 17, NACBA brings you five expert-led webinars designed for consumer bankruptcy attorneys. Each session is packed with fresh insights, practical strategies, and up to 1.5 CLE-approved hours per day.
Here’s What to Expect
• Time: 3 - 4:30 PM ET daily
• Location: Your home or office!
Webinar Schedule
Day 1: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
Strategies for a Profitable Consumer Bankruptcy Firm
Speakers: Jenny L. Doling, Esq. and Théda Page, Esq.
Day 2: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
Student Loan Forecast and Predictions
Speaker: Ed Boltz, Esq., Latife Neu, Esq., and Belisa Pang, JD-PHD Yale Law School
Day 3: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
Strategic Approaches to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Settlements
Speakers: Kara Gendron, Esq., Luke Homen, Esq., Nicole Novak, Esq. and Judge Daniel P. Collins
Day 4: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025
Creative Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Consumer Cases
Speakers: Tara Salinas, Esq., Alex Berry-Santoro, Esq.
Day 5: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Resonating with Differing Generations: Presentation, Discussion, and Argument
Speaker: Claude Ducloux. Esq.
Why Attend? Earn up to 7.5 CLE credits for the week. Stay ahead with cutting-edge education tailored for your practice. Learn from industry-leading experts in consumer bankruptcy.
Price
• NACBA members: $295 for ALL 5 DAYS!
• Non-members: $495 for ALL 5 DAYS!
Webinar Pricing A La Carte
• NACBA members: $95
• Non-members: $195
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Oct. 13-15, 2025
The Adolphus Hotel
Dallas, Texas
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Jurisdiction: Bankr. S.D. Ala.
Date: Nov. 1, 2024
Holding: The bankruptcy court held that the IRS’s perfected pre-petition tax lien on the debtor’s property entitled it to unclaimed funds held by the court, superseding the debtor’s right to those funds under 11 U.S.C. §1326(a)(2).
Facts: Stacey Lavell Foster filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case but failed to confirm a plan, leading to the dismissal of her case. The Chapter 13 trustee transferred unclaimed funds to the court’s registry
after Foster failed to negotiate refund checks. Both Foster and the IRS claimed entitlement to the funds, with the IRS citing its pre-petition tax lien. The court ruled in favor of the IRS, granting its application for the funds.
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In coordination with Fastcase, NACBA has offered a free legal research member benefit since 2008, providing access to cases, statutes, and regulations. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global leader in legal intelligence, raising questions about the future of this essential service. But rest assured: vLex Fastcase remains committed to democratizing the law and enhancing legal research tools. This member benefit will see substantial upgrades in late 2024, with enhanced features, while keeping the service completely free for NACBA members.
Bar members will enjoy free access to a comprehensive legal research platform that includes a vast library of primary legal sources: case law, statutes, regulations, and state-specific legal materials. You can expect seamless access to state court opinions, statutes, Attorney General opinions, and more. Whether you're searching by citation, keyword, or natural language, vLex Fastcase delivers quick and accurate results.
In addition to primary law, the service offers a wealth of secondary materials, including practice guides, legal forms, and treatises on topics ranging from employment law to intellectual property. These resources provide invaluable insights and practical advice, tailored to NACBA’s legal professionals.
A key feature of this enhanced service is the Cert citator, which flags negative treatment and other citations to cases. Cert goes beyond Fastcase’s previous citation service, Bad Law Bot, by offering editorial oversight, improving accuracy, and delivering more comprehensive legal research.
Also included are advanced capabilities from Vincent AI, the award-winning research assistant from vLex. NACBA members will benefit from automated headnotes, case summaries, and Vincent's ability to identify similar legal documents included in their benefit. Premium features, such as 50-state surveys and argument drafting, are available via subscription.
The intuitive interface of vLex Fastcase makes navigating legal research a breeze. With an easy-to-use search bar and smart filters, finding the right documents is quicker than ever. Members can also save frequently used documents for future reference and receive alerts on the latest legal updates affecting their practice areas.
Best of all, this cutting-edge service is offered completely free for NACBA members — a resource that costs over $1,000 annually for non-members. For small and solo practices, this provides an incredible opportunity to leverage the same technology used by larger firms, leveling the playing field. With vLex Fastcase and Vincent AI at your fingertips, your firm can increase efficiency and competitiveness, keeping costs down while enhancing the quality of service to clients.
Explore the improved vLex Fastcase benefit by visiting the NACBA website. Simply log in with your member credentials and discover the powerful tools available to you as of November 2024.
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The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system and preserving the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors. NCBRC provides assistance either by working directly with debtors’ attorneys or by filing amicus briefs in courts throughout the country. Consider supporting NCBRC today!
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