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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S S C H O O L O F L AW13TH ANNUALCONSUMER BANKRUPTCYPRACTICEJuly 20–21, 2017Moody Gardens Galveston, TexasSUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONSHouston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysHouston Association of Young Bankruptcy LawyersEarn up to 13.50 Hours of Credit Including 3.00 Hours of Ethics CreditTX Legal Specialization Credit Approved for Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Law16.00 Hours of CPE Credit Available (TX Accounting CPE & NASBA)Informative and Informal—Beach Casual Attire Welcomed
13TH ANNUALCONSUMER BANKRUPTCY PRACTICEJuly 20–21, 2017 Moody Gardens Galveston, TexasEarn up to 13.50 Hours of Credit Including 3.00 Hours of Ethics CreditTX Legal Specialization Credit Approved for Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Law16.00 Hours of CPE Credit Available (TX Accounting CPE & NASBA)THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 20, 201711:30 a.m.Presiding Officer:Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, U.S. BankruptcyCourt, Middle District of Louisiana,Baton Rouge, LAJudicial and Non-Judicial Options forStudent Loans7:30 a.m.Registration OpensIncludes continental breakfast.8:15 a.m.Welcoming Remarks8:30 a.m.1.25 hrsCase Law Review (Part I)Get an update on Fifth Circuit consumer bankruptcycases from the past year.Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SouthernDistrict of Texas, Houston, TXHon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Southern District of Texas, McAllen, TX9:45 a.m.75 hr .50 hr ethicsFilling Out the Mortgage Proof of ClaimFormDemystify the 410 Proof of Claim form and 410AMortgage Attachment, while exploring howmortgage services calculate and input prepetition mortgage arrears in the forms. Learn whatinformation can be helpful when completing thedebtor-filed Proofs of Claim.Jeffrey M. Fleming, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner &Engel, LLP, Addison, TXHon. Craig A. Gargotta, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Western District of Texas, San Antonio, TX10:30 a.m.50 hrEven with the high bar for showing undue hardship,there may be some options for your client. Reviewimportant student loan cases, and gain helpfuland practical information regarding the variousprograms available for student loan borrowers.THURSDAY AFTERNOONPresiding Officer:Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S.Bankruptcy Court, Northern District ofTexas, Dallas, TXLUNCHEON PRESENTATIONModerator:Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. BankruptcyCourt, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, TX1:20 p.m.Panelists:Layla D. Milligan, Office of Deborah B. Langehennig,Chapter 13 Trustee, Austin, TXDawn Whalen Theiss, U.S. Department of Justice,Dallas, TXHear a district judge's perspective on bankruptcyissues and practice before the federal bench.12:00 p.m.1.00 hr ethicsClient Relationships: Ethical Considerationsfor Conflicts, Divorces of Clients, Divorcesfrom Clients, and Other Convivial ClientIssuesGet practical guidance for creating and maintainingattorney-client relationships. Learn how to discernethical issues and conflicts of interest within thoserelationships, while identifying circumstanceswhere termination of representation is necessary.Hon. Ronald B. King, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, WesternDistrict of Texas, San Antonio, TXThéda W. Page, The Page Law Firm, Frisco, TXBrendon Singh, Corral Tran Singh LLP, Houston, TX1:00 p.m.Pick Up Lunch.75 hrInterview with a District JudgeModerator:Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SouthernDistrict of Texas, Houston, TXPanelist:Hon. George C. Hanks Jr., U.S. District Court,Southern District of Texas, Galveston, TX2:05 p.m.Break2:20 p.m.75 hrCash Collateral Issues in Chapter 13 Casesand Small Chapter 11 CasesLearn how to handle and use rent and relatedproceeds from property in the possession of thedebtor.Nicholas Inman, Allmand Law Firm, PLLC, Dallas, TXMayur M. Patel, Guzman Law Firm, Houston, TXHon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Eastern District of Texas, Plano, TXIncluded in registration.3:05 p.m.50 hrRedeem, Reaffirm, or SurrenderBreak10:45 a.m.75 hrSurrender Issues and Vesting IssueHear an overview of debtor and creditor problemsthat can arise when surrendering homes andcars, including foreclosures, repossessions, andautomatic stays."This is the best and mostinformative conference I've been toin the last 5 years.""Great speakers."Explore the facts about post-petition financing andthe debtor’s options with regard to secured claims.Yolanda Gutierrez, Keeling Law Firm, Houston, TXStephen G. Wilcox, Wilcox Law PLLC, Arlington, TX3:35 p.m.Break"This has been the best seminar ever!Written materials were excellent."Hon. Tony M. Davis, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, WesternDistrict of Texas, Austin, TXJoshua P. Searcy, Searcy & Searcy PC, Longview, TX"Great fun! Loved it!""Always informal and personal. Oneof the best bankruptcy seminars!""Topics, format, and speakerswere excellent."phone 512.475.6700 www.utcle.org MCLEThis course has been approved for Minimum ContinuingLegal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committeeon MCLE in the amount of 13.50 hours and 3.00 hours ofethics. The University of Texas School of Law is a State Barof California approved MCLE provider (#1944), and a MCLEpresumptively-approved provider of the Oklahoma BarAssociation (#179). This course has been submitted to theCommittee on MCLE of the Supreme Court of Louisianafor 13.50 total CLE hours.fax 512.475.6876
3:45 p.m.50 hrThe Importance of EvidenceThe rules of evidence play an important role in theconsumer bankruptcy process. Review how therules apply to the introduction of key documents,objections to introduction, and how the rules mayassist you in overcoming objections.Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Southern District of Texas, Houston, TXSusan Tran, Corral Tran Singh LLP, Houston, TXFRIDAY MORNING, JULY 21, 201710:45 a.m.Presiding Officer:Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S.Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District ofTexas, Plano, TXChapter 7 Bankruptcy Jeopardy7:15 a.m.Conference Room OpensIncludes continental breakfast.7:30 a.m.4:15 p.m.50 hrUnited States Trustee PerspectiveGather news, notes, and the latest, from filingtrends to debtor audits to criminal referrals tomortgage servicer settlements.Henry G. Hobbs Jr., Office of the U.S. Trustee, U.S.Department of Justice, Austin, TX4:45 p.m.1.00 hrChapter 13 Trustee PanelCome hear the latest! Learn what is on Chapter 13Trustees' minds.Moderator:Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Middle District of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LAPanelists:Pamela A. Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee,Fort Worth, TXCarey D. Ebert, Chapter 13 Trustee, Plano, TXWilliam E. Heitkamp, Chapter 13 Trustee, Houston, TXGary Norwood, Chapter 13 Trustee, Midland, TX5:45 p.m.Adjourn to ReceptionTHURSDAY NETWORKING RECEPTION5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres withprogram faculty and attendees.75 hrBreakfast Breakout Sessions with theJudiciary and Chapter 13 TrusteesJudges and trustees from each of Texas's fourjudicial districts and two from Louisiana meet withattendees and moderate discussion on problemsof local concern.1.00 hrCase Law Review (Part II)Listen to a continued discussion of relevantSupreme Court, Fifth Circuit, and bankruptcy casesaffecting consumer practice.Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Western District of Texas, San Antonio, TXHon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Eastern District of Texas, Plano, TX9:15 a.m.75 hr .50 hr ethicsFrost and its EffectsReview important tips and information on how tokeep those important exemptions in place.Moderator:Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SouthernDistrict of Texas, Houston, TXPanelists:Rodney Tow, Rodney Tow PLLC, Texas City, TXBehrooz P. Vida, The Vida Law Firm, Bedford, TX10:00 a.m.50 hr ethicsUnauthorized Practice of Law:How Much Can Your Paralegal Do?UPCOMING CONFERENCES19TH ANNUAL ESTATE PLANNING,GUARDIANSHIP AND ELDER LAWCONFERENCE AND TEXAS NAELASUMMER CONFERENCEAugust 2, 3–4,2017Hear a panel of experienced Chapter 7 Trustees,with participation from the audience, work throughsome hard issues. The session takes the form ofa game, but gives real tips on how to keep yourclients from real jeopardy.Moderator:Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. BankruptcyCourt, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, TXPanelists:Catherine Stone Curtis, Stone Curtis PLLC,McAllen, TXChristopher J. Moser, Quilling, Selander, Lownds,Winslett & Moser, P.C., Dallas, TXRon Satija, Hajjar Peters LLP, Austin, TXJohn Dee Spicer, Cavazos, Hendricks, Poirot &Smitham, P.C., Dallas, TX11:45 a.m.8:15 a.m.1.00 hr.75 hr .50 hr ethicsOops! Fixing Errors in Pleadings, Schedules,Plans, Prior Testimony, Proposed Orders, andEntered OrdersGain insight on how to correct mistakes made bya debtor and/or their attorney, and helpful tips toavoid them in the first place.Diane S. Barron, Barron & Barron LLP, Plano, TXHon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Southern District of Texas, McAllen, TX12:30 p.m.50 hrSmackdown: Exempt Property is ForeverYours?Tackle the “Snapshot Rule” and explore whetherexemptions cause property to leave the estate orwhether they insulate property of the estate fromcreditors’ claims in the latest installment of thepopular Smackdown series.Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SouthernDistrict of Texas, Houston, TXHon. Russell F. Nelms, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth, TX1:00 p.m.AdjournLearn how to keep your costs down and your ethicsup by exploring topics such as proper delegation,what constitutes legal advice, and attorneys' rolesin supervising affiliated paralegals.Mark A. Castillo, Curtis Castillo PC, Dallas, TXHon. Douglas D. Dodd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Middle District of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA10:30 a.m.ECONFERENCESBreak2017 CAR CRASH SEMINARAugust 17–18, 2017Experience the full conferenceonline and earn CLE credits –12TH ANNUAL ADVANCEDADMINISTRATIVE LAW SEMINARAugust 24–25, 2017on your time.Preorder conferences and earn2017 WINNING AT DEPOSITION:SKILLS AND STRATEGYAugust 24, 2017credit in Texas and California.2017 ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LAW:A PRACTICAL COURSE IN THE BASICSSeptember 8, 2017phone 512.475.6700utcle.org/econferences www.utcle.org fax 512.475.6876
CONFERENCE FACULTY AND PLANNING COMMITTEEHON. BRENDA T. RHOADES*—DIANE S. BARRON*WILLIAM E. HEITKAMPDEBORAH SALZBERG*CO-CHAIRBarron & Barron LLPChapter 13 TrusteeThe University of Texas School of LawU.S. Bankruptcy Court,Plano, TXHouston, TXAustin, TXPAMELA A. BASSELHENRY G. HOBBS JR.*RON SATIJA*Standing Chapter 13 Trustee,Office of the U.S. Trustee, U.S.Hajjar Peters LLPFort Worth, TXDepartment of JusticeAustin, TXEastern District of TexasPlano, TXHON. MARVIN ISGUR*—CO-CHAIRAustin, TXU.S. Bankruptcy Court,Southern District of TexasHouston, TXJOSHUA P. SEARCY*MICHAEL V. BAUMER*Law Office of Michael BaumerNICHOLAS INMAN*Searcy & Searcy PCAustin, TXAllmand Law Firm, PLLCLongview, TXDallas, TXHON. DOUGLAS D. DODD*—CO-CHAIRBRENDON SINGH*U.S. Bankruptcy Court,MARK A. CASTILLO*Middle District of LouisianaCurtis Castillo PCHON. DAVID R. JONESCorral Tran Singh LLPBaton Rouge, LADallas, TXU.S. Bankruptcy Court,Houston, TXSouthern District of TexasHouston, TXHON. TONY M. DAVIS*—CO-CHAIRCATHERINE STONE CURTISU.S. Bankruptcy Court,Stone Curtis PLLCWestern District of TexasMcAllen, TXJOHN DEE SPICERCavazos, Hendricks, Poirot &Austin, TXHON. RONALD B. KINGSmitham, P.C.U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Dallas, TXWestern District of TexasCAREY D. EBERT*HON. CRAIG A. GARGOTTA*—Chapter 13 TrusteeCO-CHAIRPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXDAWN WHALEN THEISSU.S. Department of JusticeU.S. Bankruptcy Court,LAYLA D. MILLIGAN*Western District of TexasOffice of Deborah B. Langehennig,San Antonio, TXJEFFREY M. FLEMINGChapter 13 TrusteeBarrett Daffin Frappier Turner &Austin, TXRODNEY TOWRodney Tow PLLCEngel, LLPHON. JEFFREY P. NORMAN*—Dallas, TXTexas City, TXAddison, TXCHRISTOPHER J. MOSERCO-CHAIRQuilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett &U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Western District of LouisianaFAMOSE T. GARNER*Moser, P.C.SUSAN TRANShreveport, LAAttorney at LawDallas, TXCorral Tran Singh LLPHouston, TXHouston, TXHON. RUSSELL F. NELMSHON. H. DEWAYNE "COOTER"HALE*—CO-CHAIRYOLANDA GUTIERREZ*U.S. Bankruptcy Court,BEHROOZ P. VIDA*U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Keeling Law FirmNorthern District of TexasThe Vida Law FirmNorthern District of TexasHouston, TXFort Worth, TXBedford, TXHON. GEORGE C. HANKS JR.GARY NORWOODSTEPHEN G. WILCOX*HON. EDUARDO V. RODRIGUEZ*—U.S. District Court,Chapter 13 TrusteeWilcox Law PLLCCO-CHAIRSouthern District of TexasMidland, TXArlington, TXU.S. Bankruptcy Court,Galveston, TXDallas, TXSouthern District of TexasMcAllen, TXHON. JOHN C. AKARD*THÉDA W. PAGE*SARAH DARNELL WOOD*CHRISTY LINGAFELTER HEIMER*The Page Law FirmU.S. Bankruptcy Court,Heimer Law Offices P.C.Frisco, TXWestern District of TexasAustin, TXAustin, TXU.S. Bankruptcy Judge, RetiredMAYUR M. PATEL*Houston, TX*Planning Committee memberGuzman Law FirmHouston, TXphone 512.475.6700 www.utcle.org fax 512.475.6876
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13 TH ANNUALCONSUMER BANKRUPTCY PRACTICEThe University of Texas at AustinTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAWPO Box 7759 Austin, TX 78713-7759July 20–21, 2017 Moody Gardens Galveston, TexasNON-PROFIT-ORGU.S. PostagePAIDU T School of LawThis program is not printed or mailed at state VESTONJuly 20–21, 2017CONFERENCE LOCATIONREASONS TO ATTEND CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY PRACTICEConsumer Bankruptcy Practice is an informative and informal conference that presents currentdevelopments and practical tips for bankruptcy attorneys and trustees, offers essential informationon the Bankruptcy Code, and provides must-have written materials and resources for practitioners.2017 learning objectives include: Analyze updates on consumer bankruptcy cases from the Fifth Circuit with Hon. Marvin Isgur,Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, and Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez. Employ practical tips on what to do when things go wrong, with Oops! Fixing Errors in Pleadings,Scheduled, Plans, Prior Testimony, Proposed Orders, and Entered Orders and Filling Out theMortgage Proof of Claim Form.Moody GardensSeven Hope BoulevardGalveston, TX888.388.8484 (reservations)Special Room Rate: 194good through June 28(subject to availability)Parking:Complimentary self-parking Determine what's on the minds of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Trustees through candid discussionsamong the trustees. Review the nuances of Client Relationships, including how to best create, manage, and divorcerelationships with clients. Prepare to keep your costs down and ethics up with Unauthorized Practice of Law: How Much CanYour Paralegal Do? Examine the “Snapshot Rule” in the newest installment of the Smackdown: Exempt Property isForever Yours? with Hon. Marvin Isgur and Hon. Russell F. Nelms. Interact and network with judges, trustees, and practitioners throughout the conference, includingbreakfast breakout sessions on Friday morning.Attendees and faculty are encouraged to dress “beach casual,” and bring the family to enjoy MoodyGardens on Galveston Island.KEY DATESJuly 12, 2017last day for early registrationadd 50 for registrationsreceived after this timeJuly 14, 2017last day for cancellation (full refund)July 17, 2017last day for cancellation (partial refund) 50 processing fee appliedJuly 20, 8:15 a.m.Conference beginsCPE CREDITThe University of Texas School of Law is registered with the National Association of State Boards ofAccountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPESponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses forCPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPESponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.Earn up to 16.00 credits in Specialized KnowledgeDelivery Method: Group-LiveProgram Level: OverviewAdvance Preparation: NoneTo comply with NASBA Standards, the Registry sponsor is required to maintain records of participation, datesand locations of programs and number of CPE credits earned by participants. Attendance sign-in sheets willbe available at the registration desk, and attendees claiming CPE credit must sign in to verify attendance foreach segment. You will need your CPA license number to sign in. A CPE Certificate of Completion will beissued at the conclusion of the conference.
Pamela A. Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Fort Worth, TX Carey D. Ebert, Chapter 13 Trustee, Plano, TX William E. Heitkamp, Chapter 13 Trustee, Houston, TX Gary Norwood, Chapter 13 Trustee, Midland, TX 5:45 p.m. Adjourn to Reception THURSDAY NETWORKING RECEPTION 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with
