Introducing The Bankruptcy Week Summit: May 11-15
Learn bankruptcy law by attending this five-day virtual summit.
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Meredith Boe
Published on Apr 27, 2020

 

Brought to you by NextChapter and Fastcase, The Bankruptcy Week Summit is a live virtual conference taking place from May 11 to May 15, 2020. This event was created for attorneys and legal professionals of any practice area who are looking to increase their knowledge of bankruptcy law. At the conference, you'll hear from leaders of bankruptcy law and legal tech address some of the industry’s most pressing problems, including the state of bankruptcy.

 

The Reason Behind Bankruptcy Week.

The coronavirus pandemic has severely effected businesses and individuals alike.

 

We've witnessed businesses closing their doors temporarily, or for good, making it nearly impossible to remain profitable. In fact, 1 in 4 small businesses has closed (temporarily) because of the pandemic. And when businesses close, people lose their jobs. 17 million people filed for unemployment over a three week period, and this surge in claims is overwhelming the system. As a result, many are unable to get ahold of their state's unemployment office or are experiencing delays in receiving benefits.

 

It's no secret that coronavirus has caused a large financial strain on Americans and businesses, and many of those affected will soon turn to bankruptcy for a fresh start. As an attorney, you can help these parties by practicing bankruptcy law. Adding this much need practice area to your law firm will allow you to stay afloat during the anticipated recession, and give you the opportunity to directly serve people in financial distress.

 

What will Bankruptcy Week cover?

If you're looking to learn bankruptcy law, attending our five-day virtual conference is a great place to start. Bankruptcy Week will cover what the industry looks like today, including bankruptcy law courses, discussions about current events, and managing your law firm.

 

Attorneys and paralegals will provide guidance on how to handle business cases, the different bankruptcy code chapters and guidelines, and bifurcation. These legal professionals will help you start practicing with the right tools as well, including bankruptcy systems and resources presented by librarians and attorneys.

 

What is the Bankruptcy Week schedule like?

Over the course of five days, there will be 15 different sessions in 5 formats, given by 20 speakers, who include:

 

  • Jack Newton: CEO and Founder, Clio. Jack Newton educates the legal community on a range of topics, from privacy to cloud computing to ethics. He's author of the bestselling book, The Client-Centered Law Firm, and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by EY.
  • Ed Walters: CEO and Founder, Fastcase. Ed Walters has guided Fastcase, the leading legal research company, to grow to more than 900,000 global subscribers. A member of the Virginia State Bar, Ed is an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches about law and technology.
  • Ronald J. Drescher, Esq.: Managing Attorney, Drescher & Associates, P.A. Practicing since 1985, Ron Drescher is experienced in filing bankruptcy cases and posts bankruptcy videos on his YouTube channel. He's the author of numerous articles and books and has over 150 five-star reviews on Avvo.com and Google.
  • Ivy Grey: Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for WordRake. Ivy Grey practiced bankruptcy law for ten years prior to joining the WordRake team and was recognized by the International Legal Technology Association as a 2020 Influential Woman in Legal Tech.
  • Matt Hartley, Esq.: Co-Founder and Managing Director, Fresh Start Funding. Matt Hartley is a leading expert in bifurcation and started Fresh Start Funding to provide attorneys with better financing services for their clients.
  • Jim Christy: CEO, Postali. Jim Christy has almost ten years of experience helping law firms grow. He helps practices find the right marketing strategy to implement into their existing operations.
  • Stephanie Everett: President at Lawyerist. Stephanie Everett co-founded her own firm, runs the Lawyerist community and Lawyerist Lab, and has written a book and presented at many legal conferences about law firm operations.
  • Janine Sickmeyer: Managing Director and Founder, NextChapter. Janine Sickmeyer started her career in legal as a paralegal and saw a need for better bankruptcy software. She taught herself to code and founded NextChapter in 2016.
  • Jess Birken: Attorney and Owner, Birken Law Office. A solopreneur attorney, Jess Birken helps nonprofits find and follow their mission with her practice. She also started the Hack Your Practice Project for attorneys.
  • Tara Salinas, Esq.: Founder and Managing Attorney, Salinas Law Group LLC. Tara Salinas focuses on business and personal bankruptcies and frequently speaks on bankruptcy topics at programs and conferences.
  • Jordan Couch: Partner and Culture Ambassador, Palace Law. Jordan L. Couch focuses on workers' compensation and personal injury cases in Washington.
  • Erin M. Page, Esq.: Senior Law Librarian and Reference Attorney, Fastcase. Erin Page has previous experience working as an attorney in insurance mediation as well as a company trainer and CLE coordinator.
  • Mandy Ballinger: Director of Operations, NextChapter. Mandy Ballinger handles daily operations at NextChapter and manages the development team.

 

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The best part of Bankruptcy Week is that it’s free to register! Your free ticket includes:

  • Front-row seats to live, virtual sessions
  • A free copy of the Bankruptcy Basics Guide from NextChapter
  • Opportunities to ask questions to experts in the industry
  • Recordings to reference and share with your law firm

 

Register for this virtual bankruptcy conference today for educational sessions, informal discussions with industry experts, and more.