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DETROITConsumerBankruptcyConference

November 11, 2009Hyatt Regency DearbornDearborn, MichiganCo-sponsored by the Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Returning this year is ABI’s Detroit Consumer Program, a day-long conference designed especially for Michigan-area consumer practitioners. This year’s program will again address the topics that consumer practitioners need: making your case go smoother with your trustee, case law update, best practices, the problems of high-income debtors, non-bankruptcy alternatives, what mortgage companies are doing now, and fraudulent transfers and preferences. The conference will close with a judges’ panel and reception. It is a must-attend for every Michigan-area consumer bankruptcy practitioner! .

Wednesday, November 11, 20097:00-8:45 a.m.Breakfast and Registration Sponsored by Lieberman, Gies & Cohen, PLLC and Steinberg Shapiro & Clark

8:45-9:00 a.m.Welcome U Hon. Steven W. Rhodes U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); DetroitU Melissa Kibler Knoll, ABI President-Elect Mesirow Financial Consulting, LLC; Chicago

9:00-10:00 a.m.Making Your Case Go Smoother: A Trustee PanelU Hon. Steven W. Rhodes (Moderator) U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit

< Carl L. Bekofske Chapter 13 Trustee; Flint, Mich.

< Kelly M. Hagan Chapter 7 Trustee; Acme, Mich.

< Gene R. Kohut Chapter 7 Trustee; Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.

< Michael A. Stevenson Chapter 7 Trustee; Southfield, Mich.

< Tammy L. Terry Chapter 13 Trustee; Detroit

< Mary K. Viegelahn Chapter 13 Trustee; Kalamazoo, Mich.

10:00-10:45 a.m.What’s New: Cases You Need to KnowU John C. Lange (Moderator)

Gold, Lange & Majoros PCSouthfield, Mich.

< Thomas D. DeCarloStaff Attorney Office of Chapter 13 Trustee Southfield, Mich.

< Michael P. HoganKilpatrick & Assoc., PCAuburn Hills, Mich.

10:45-11:00 a.m.Coffee BreakSponsored by GreenPath Debt Solutions

11:00-12:00 p.m.Concurrent Sessions

The Special Challenges of High - income Debtors (Including the Means Test and Individual Chapter 11 Cases)U Mark H. Shapiro (Moderator)

Steinberg, Shapiro & ClarkSouthfield, Mich.

< Michael E. BaumSchafer & Weiner PLLCBloomfield Hills, Mich.

< Charles D. BullockStevenson & Bullock PLCSouthfield, Mich.

< Hon. Philip J. ShefferlyU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Detroit

Best Practices in Representing Debtors: From Preparing Papers to Reaffirmation AgreementsU Caralyce M. Lassner (Moderator)

Scarletta Lassner PLCPleasant Ridge, Mich.

< David W. AllardAllard & Fish, PCDetroit

< James H. CossittChair; ABA Best Practices Working Group Kalispell, Mont.

Non-bankruptcy AlternativesU Julie Beth Teicher (Moderator)

Erman Teicher Miller Zucker & Freedman PCSouthfield, Mich.

< David FindlingFindling Law Firm PLCRoyal Oak, Mich.

< Brian J. SmallThav Gross Steinway & Bennett PC Bingham Farms, Mich

12:00-1:15 p.m.Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Robert D. Manning, Ph.D. Research Fellow at the Filene InstituteDirector, Center for Consumer Financial Services,

Rochester Institute of TechnologyAuthor, Credit Card Nation (2000)Founder, Responsible Debt Relief Institute Sponsored by Sweeney Law Offices PLLC and Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, PLLC

1:15-2:30 p.m.What Are Mortgage Companies Doing Now? U Heather D. McGivern (Moderator)

Orlans & Assoc., PCTroy, Mich.

< Roberta W. AndrewsFirebaugh & Andrews PLLCWestland, Mich.

< Terrence A. KeithChief Deputy Treasurer,Representative of MichiganState Housing DevelopmentAuthority; Wayne County, Mich.

2:30-3:30 p.m.Fraudulent Transfers & PreferencesU Hon. James D. Gregg (Moderator)

Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.)Grand Rapids

< Michael D. LiebermanLieberman Gies & Cohen PLLCAnn Arbor, Mich.

< Kenneth A. NathanNathan Zousmer PCSouthfield, Mich.

3:30-3:45 p.m.Coffee BreakSponsored by Trott & Trott, PC

3:45-5:00 p.m.Judges’ Panel

U Hon. Philip J. Shefferly (Moderator)U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.) Detroit

< Hon. Scott W. DalesU.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.)Grand Rapids

< Hon. James D. GreggU.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.)Grand Rapids

< Hon. Jeffrey R. HughesU.S. Bankruptcy Court (W.D. Mich.)Grand Rapids

< Hon. Marci McIvorU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Detroit

< Hon. Daniel S. OppermanU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Bay City

< Hon. Steven W. RhodesU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Detroit

< Hon. Walter ShaperoU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Detroit

< Hon. Thomas J. TuckerU.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.)Detroit

5:00-6:00 p.m.Reception Sponsored by DECAF

About ABI The American Bankruptcy Institute is the nation’s largest association of bankruptcy professionals, with more than 12,000 members. ABI members represent both debtors and creditors in consumer cases; more than 75 percent of U.S. bankruptcy judges are ABI members. ABI is the nation’s largest provider of continuing legal education in bankruptcy matters; more than 6,000 members attend programs annually. Founded in 1982, ABI is nonprofit and nonpartisan and is located just outside Washington, D.C.

HotelABI has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn at the special conference rate of $126 a night (single/double). To reserve your special rate, reservations must be made by October 29, 2009, by calling the hotel directly at (313) 593-1234 or toll-free at (800) 233-1234. Reservations may be made only after you have registered with ABI. Reservations are limited, and rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the October 29 cutoff or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled.

Continuing Education CreditApproval for approximately 6.25 hours of continuing legal education credit is pending for all states requiring CLE. ABI will apply for CPE accreditation upon request. California MCLE—The conference has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 6.25 hours. ABI certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.

ABI offers intermediate to advanced-level courses, which have no prerequisites for attendance. ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800. ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Financial assistance is available for this program. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Cancellation PolicyAll fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by October 30, 2009. No refunds will be made if notice is received after October 30, although substitutions will be allowed.

QuestionsCall ABI at (703) 739-0800, or visit ABI World at www.abiworld.org. Fax credit card orders to (866) 921-1027, or send completed registration form and payment to: ABI, P.O. Box 34709 Alexandria, VA 22334-0709 ATTN: DETROIT 09.

Conference InformationWelcome to the DETROIT 2009Consumer Bankruptcy Conference

2009 ABI Presidential Partner

Event Sponsors Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, PLLC DECAF GreenPath Debt Solutions Lieberman, Gies & Cohen, PLLC Steinberg Shapiro & Clark Sweeney Law Offices PLLC Trott & Trott, PC

General Sponsors Carr and Associates Consumer Bankruptcy Abstracts & Research Gold, Lange & Majoros, P.C. Karen E. Evangelista, Esq. Kilpatrick & Associates, PC Kostopoulos & Associates PLLC

Exhibitors 722 Redemption Funding Inc. Allen Credit and Debt Counseling Agency CourtCall LLC Cricket Debt Counseling, Inc. DECAF EZ-Filing, Inc. GreenPath Debt Solutions InCharge Debt Solutions, Inc. Total Attorneys

2009 Detroit Consumer Program Sponsors

Register online at www.abiworld.org/DETROIT09

2009 ABI Presidential Partner

Event Sponsors Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, PLLC DECAF GreenPath Debt Solutions Lieberman, Gies & Cohen, PLLC Steinberg Shapiro & Clark Sweeney Law Offices PLLC Trott & Trott, PC

General Sponsors Carr and Associates Consumer Bankruptcy Abstracts & Research Gold, Lange & Majoros, P.C. Karen E. Evangelista, Esq. Kilpatrick & Associates, PC Kostopoulos & Associates PLLC

Exhibitors 722 Redemption Funding Inc. Allen Credit and Debt Counseling Agency CourtCall LLC Cricket Debt Counseling, Inc. DECAF EZ-Filing, Inc. GreenPath Debt Solutions InCharge Debt Solutions, Inc. Total Attorneys

2009 Detroit Consumer Program Sponsors

About ABI The American Bankruptcy Institute is the nation’s largest association of bankruptcy professionals, with more than 12,000 members. ABI members represent both debtors and creditors in consumer cases; more than 75 percent of U.S. bankruptcy judges are ABI members. ABI is the nation’s largest provider of continuing legal education in bankruptcy matters; more than 6,000 members attend programs annually. Founded in 1982, ABI is nonprofit and nonpartisan and is located just outside Washington, D.C.

HotelABI has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn at the special conference rate of $126 a night (single/double). To reserve your special rate, reservations must be made by October 29, 2009, by calling the hotel directly at (313) 593-1234 or toll-free at (800) 233-1234. Reservations may be made only after you have registered with ABI. Reservations are limited, and rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the October 29 cutoff or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled.

Continuing Education CreditApproval for approximately 6.25 hours of continuing legal education credit is pending for all states requiring CLE. ABI will apply for CPE accreditation upon request. California MCLE—The conference has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 6.25 hours. ABI certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.

ABI offers intermediate to advanced-level courses, which have no prerequisites for attendance. ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800. ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Financial assistance is available for this program. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Cancellation PolicyAll fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by October 30, 2009. No refunds will be made if notice is received after October 30, although substitutions will be allowed.

QuestionsCall ABI at (703) 739-0800, or visit ABI World at www.abiworld.org. Fax credit card orders to (866) 921-1027, or send completed registration form and payment to: ABI, P.O. Box 34709 Alexandria, VA 22334-0709 ATTN: DETROIT 09.

Conference Information


Name ____________________________________________Badge Name ________________________________________Firm/Company _______________________________________Title _____________________________________________Address ___________________________________________City _________________ State _____ Zip ________________Telephone ( ) _____________________________________Fax ( ) _________________________________________E-mail ____________________________________________

1. Conference RateEarly Bird Rate (postmarked by Sept. 18, 2009)o $195 ABI/CBA Member o $195 ABI Govt./Nonprofit Membero $445 Non-member* o $290 Govt./Nonprofit Non-member*

Regular Rate (after Sept. 18)o $245 ABI/CBA Member o $195 ABI Govt./Nonprofit Member

o $495 Non-member* o $290 Govt./Nonprofit Non-member*

* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members–a $275 value! Expired members should select the member rate and add in the membership renewal fee below. You must be an ABI member to attend the conference.

2. ABI Annual Membership Renewal (Optional)Regular $275 $ ________Govt./Academic/Nonprofit $95 $ ________

3. Continuing Education Credito CLE/CPE Credit State(s) __________________________

Bar No. ______________________________

4. ABI Endowment Fund (Optional)o Yes, I’d like to contribute to the ABI Endowment Fund.

o $250 o $100 o $50 o Other $ _______________o Yes, I’d like to make a pledge. Please contact me regarding billing.

List As ____________________________________________(as you want it to appear in ABI acknowledgement materials)

TOTAL $ ________________________________________ 5. Payment Information

o Check payable to American Bankruptcy Institute enclosed.

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Signature ______________________________________

DETROIT 2009 Registration Form

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Call ABI at (703) 739-0800, or visit ABI World at www.abiworld.org. Fax credit card orders to (866) 921-1027, or send completed registration form and payment to: ABI, P.O.

Box 34709 Alexandria, VA 22334-0709 ATTN: DETROIT 09.

I support insolvency research and education!Levels of Support:o Century Council Member $25,000 and Greater o Lifetime Member* $10,000 - $24,999 o Benefactor $5,000 - $9,999o Sustaining Member $2,000 - $4,999 o Donor $100 - $1,999 New contributions or pledges at or above the Sustaining Member level will be recognized at the Annual Spring Meeting. Contributions may be paid in equal installments of up to five years. All gifts are cumulative to allow donors to advance their level of contribution. * Lifetime members receive a complimentary annual membership upon completed payment of the pledge.

All contributions are tax deductible. The ABI Endowment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. ABI also accepts stock donations.

Donor Information List As: ________________________________________________________(as you want it to appear in ABI acknowledgement materials)

Billing Information

Contact Name: _________________________________________________

Firm: _________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State: ______ Zip: ________________

My total pledge is $ ____________________ Payment Optionso Check payable to American Bankruptcy Institute Endowment Fund enclosed.

US$ ________ o Bill my credit card o e o y o w

Acct. No. ________________________________________Exp. Date ______________

Signature _______________________________________________________________

o Please bill me for my gift of US$ _____ o Installment pledge (annual): US$ _____ total pledge over____ years

Send completed form with payment to: ABI Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 34709, Alexandria, VA 22334-0709.

If paying by credit card, FAX (866) 921-1027.

The Anthony H. N. Schnelling Endowment Fund was created in 1989 to provide resources for research and education.

Projects eligible for funding include studies relating to bankruptcy or insolvency; surveys or other analytical investigation; the education of judges, court personnel, other governmental personnel and the general public; scholarships or other educational grants; and any other projects with a material research or educational benefit to the bankruptcy and insolvency community. More than $800,000 has been distributed.

Contributions are tax deductible. The ABI Endowment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

To donate to the fund, please check the appropriate box on the registration form or contact: ABI Endowment Fund: 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 400 • Alexandria, VA 22314 Call: (703) 739-0800 • Fax: (703) 739-1060

Online: www.abiworld.org/endowment

ABI Endowment Fund


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Judicial Chair< Hon. Steven W. Rhodes U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Mich.); Detroit

Planning Committee< Michael P. Hogan Kilpatrick & Associates, PC Auburn Hills, Mich.< Caralyce M. Lassner Scarletta Lassner, PLC Pleasant Ridge, Mich.< Heather D. McGivern Orlans & Assoc., PC Troy, Mich. < Karen L. Rowse-Oberle Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, PLLC Saint Clair Shores, Mich. < Craig S. Schoenherr O’Reilly Rancilio PC Sterling Heights, Mich.< Mark H. Shapiro Steinberg, Shapiro & Clark Southfield, Mich.< Basil T. Simon Simon Stella & Zingas PC Detroit, Mich.< Brian J. Small Thav Gross Steinway & Bennett PC Bingham Farms, Mich.

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