All March Long: The Ultimate NACBA Bundle – Join & Register for $1,149!
 
Join NACBA + Register for the Annual Convention for just $1,149!
This limited-time bundle gives you:

✅ Full NACBA membership benefits
✅ Access to the must-attend convention in Hollywood
✅ Exclusive member resources, networking and CLE opportunities
 
Don’t miss this all-in-one deal—it’s only available throughout March 31!

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time: 3-4:30 PM (ET)
 
Speakers:
Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, D.C.;
Ed Boltz, Law Offices of John Orcutt, NACBA Board; and
Jenny L. Doling, J. DOLING LAW, PC, NACBA Vice President
 
Member Price: $35
Non-Member Price: $85
 
Description: Navigating the complexities of consumer bankruptcy requires legal expertise and a strong ethical foundation. In this webinar, attorneys will explore how to effectively advocate for clients in the pre-bankruptcy planning phase while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.

 

Our expert speakers will delve into the key strategies for protecting clients' assets during this critical stage, offering practical insights into legally permissible asset protection techniques. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical considerations involved, ensuring that they act in the best interests of their clients without crossing ethical lines or engaging in fraudulent conduct. 

We must help our clients to understand there is a trade off in bankruptcy whereby the client benefits greatly from eliminating debt in exchange for the liquidation of non-exempt assets. However, we also have a duty to assist our clients in maximizing the benefit and protections under the Bankruptcy Code. Could failure to advise a client of their options be malpractice? If counsel is inexperienced in exemption planning, must they refer the client to experienced counsel who will work to protect the client?
 
This session will cover:
1. Ethical guidelines for pre-bankruptcy planning
2. Balancing aggressive asset protection strategies with compliance
3. Recognizing and avoiding fraudulent transfers
4. Practical tips for maintaining transparent, honest client relationships and managing client expectations
5. How to navigate our advocacy duties and when to refer a client to more experienced counsel
 
Whether you are new to bankruptcy law or a seasoned professional, this webinar will help you refine your advocacy approach, ensuring that you protect your clients' financial future without compromising your professional integrity.

Join us for a comprehensive, all-day continuing education program designed for bankruptcy attorneys eager to deepen their understanding of the intersection between bankruptcy and tax law.

 

In this intensive session, you’ll gain crucial insights into the nuances of discharging tax liabilities in bankruptcy—a complex process that, when mishandled, can expose your practice to significant malpractice risks. Learn how to navigate these challenges with confidence and precision, while also mastering strategies to give your clients viable pathways for tax debt resolution.

 

This intensive pre-conference session will help you master how to handle tax liens and the risk they pose in Chapter 7 because the homestead exemption does not apply to the IRS. It will cover the various approaches to proposing Chapter 13 plans, when to propose interest, when to file claims for taxing authorities, whether you can seek damages for a stay or discharge violation by a taxing authority, and how to get liens released after bankruptcy.

 

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