23rd Annual Advanced
Restructuring and POR Conference
November 18, 2024 | 10:00am – 6:30pm
The offices of CohnReznick, LLP | New York, NY
AIRA‘s Annual Advanced Restructuring and Plan of Reorganization Conference (“POR”) in New York is a one-day educational forum, focusing on the legal and financial perspectives of recent developments in bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring activities. The program is geared toward maximizing opportunities for learning and networking, as well as offering credit for continuing legal and professional education. POR is a hybrid event, offering attendees a live, in-person experience and a virtual option for those who choose to attend from home or office.
CPE/CLE: Earn up to 6.7 CPE/5.6-6.7 CLE
Thank you to CohnReznick for hosting the conference space.
Co-Chairs and Planning Committee
Co-Chairs
Sheryl P. Giugliano, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
Boris Steffen, CDBV, Province
Planning Committee
Kevin Clancy, CIRA, CohnReznick LLP
Stephen B. Darr, CIRA, CDBV, Huron
Anne Eberhardt, Gavin Solmonese LLC
Kenneth Enos, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Theresa A. Foudy, Morrison Foerster
Ira Herman, Blank Rome LLP
Deborah Kovsky-Apap, Troutman Pepper LLP
Eric Moraczewski, NMBL Strategies
Daniel Shamah, Cooley
Cathy Shi, EY
Michael C. Sullivan, CIRA, Deloitte
Jeffrey T. Sutton, CIRA, Yip Associates
Agenda
Registration/Check-In
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Panelists
Sheryl P. Guigliano
Partner, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. (Uniondale, NY)
Boris J. Steffen, CDBV
Managing Director, Province, LLC (Miramar, FL)
The ABCs of ABCs, Receiverships, and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives
This panel will explore the evolving landscape of bankruptcy alternatives, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of options beyond traditional bankruptcy proceedings. Our expert panelists will guide you through the intricacies of Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs), receiverships, and other emerging alternatives that are gaining traction across various industries.
Moderator
Deborah Kovsky-Apap
Partner, Troutman Pepper (New York, NY)
Panelists
David Castleman
Member, Otterbourg P.C. (New York, NY)
Nate McOmber
Managing Director, G2 Capital Advisors (Palo Alto, CA)
Eric Moraczewski
CEO, NMBL Strategies (St. Louis, MO)
The Private Credit Market, Structure, Strategies and Valuation
During this session, the panel will discuss the structure of the private credit market and how it differs from other debt markets. You will develop an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of potential work-out strategies and learn how to apply the frameworks and methodologies used to value private debt instruments.
Moderator
Boris J. Steffen, CDBV
Managing Director, Province, LLC (Miramar, FL)
Panelists
Manish Choudhary
Managing Director, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP (Morristown, NJ)
Jennifer Feldsher
Partner, Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP (New York, NY)
Jordan Fisher
Managing Director, EY Parthenon (San Francisco, CA)
Daniel Shamah
Partner, Cooley (New York, NY)
Luncheon and Keynote Presentation - Liability Management in the Current Era and at the Dawn of the American Republic
Join us for this lunch program as Mr. Sprayregen will talk about the current state of Liability Management transactions, as well as comparing that with liability management transactions at the dawn of the American Republic in the last quarter of the 1700s.
Panelists
James HM. Sprayregen
Vice Chairman, Hilco Global (Chicago, IL)
Sponsored by:
Break
The Impact of Purdue
During this session, our panel will: explain the Supreme Court decision in Purdue Pharma; discuss the possible impact of the Purdue Pharma decision on future business reorganizations; and, analyze the Constitutional issues that will come into play if Congress decides to amend the Bankruptcy Code to provide limited third-party releases or if there are challenges to the current statutorily allowed third-party releases in asbestos bankruptcies.
Moderator
Clifford J. White III
Former Director, United States Trustee Program/DOJ (Washington, DC)
Panelists
Philip D. Anker
Partner, WilmerHale (New York, NY)
Martin J. Bienenstock
Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP (New York, NY)
Bradford J. Sandler
Partner, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP (New York, NY)
Paul N. Silverstein
Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (New York, NY)
What You Must Do When Your Client Lies to You (Ethics)
Legal counsel, financial advisors, CPAs and bankers face hard choices-not only between right and wrong, but also between right and right. For example, it is "right" for a professional to be loyal to a client; but it is also "right" for a professional to protect others from harm, for lawyers to serve conscientiously as an officer of the legal system, and for lawyers and other professionals in the bankruptcy system to pursue justice. When the two "rights" conflict with each other, how should the lawyer, financial advisor, CPA or banker choose? Different professionals may have different obligations and be bound by a code of professional responsibility (if they have one). The panel will address the thorny issues for professionals who are forced to deal with a client who has been less than forthcoming or is intending to take an action that is a “problem.”
Moderator
Ira Herman
Partner, Blank Rome LLP (New York, NY)
Panelists
Anne Eberhardt
Gavin Solmonese LLC (New York, NY)
Hon. Robert E. Grossman
Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, EDNY (Central Islip, NY)
Prof. Richard Squire
Professor, Fordham University
Robert Stark
Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP (New York, NY)
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by:
2024 - The Year in Review from the Perspectives of Judges and Attorneys
A hallmark session of the conference, the objective of this presentation is to review from the perspective of members of the court the significant decisions of the past year, with emphasis on cases from the 2nd and 3rd Circuits.
Moderator
Travis G. Buchanan
Partner, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP (Wilmington, DE)
Theresa Foudy
Partner, Morrison Foerster (New York, NY)
Panelists
Hon. Philip Bentley
Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SDNY (New York, NY)
Hon. Thomas M. Horan
Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Del. (Wilmington, DE)
Hon. Michael B. Kaplan
Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. N.J. (Trenton, NJ)
Reception – 2024 Judicial Service Award Presentation
Honoree: Honorable Robert E. Grossman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, EDNY
Sponsored by:
Sponsors:
Registration Rates
AIRA Member:
$450.00
Non Member:
$525.00
Govt./Academic/US Trustees or Judges and Staff:
$145.00
Speakers/Committee:
$315.00
Reception Only:
$75.00
23rd Annual Advanced
Restructuring and POR Conference
Date & Time:
November 18, 2024 | 10:00am –
6:30pm
Location:
The offices of CohnReznick, LLP | New York, NY
Registration Rates
AIRA Member:
$450.00
Non Member:
$525.00
Govt./Academic/US Trustees or Judges and Staff:
$145.00
Speakers/Committee:
$315.00
Reception Only:
$75.00
Sponsors
Additional sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Cheryl Campbell at ccampbell@aira.org.
Program Information
CPE/CLE Credit
Earn up to 6.7 CPE/5.6-6.7 CLE credit*
*credit totals based on a 50–minute hour; Application accreditation pending approval. This course is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Knowledge Level
All Levels—Beneficial to CPAs and other financial advisors new to a skill or attribute, including individuals at staff or entry level in an organization, as well as seasoned professionals who desire increased knowledge in the subject matter.
Learning Objectives
Please see session descriptions for discussion of related learning objectives.
Registration Requirements
Online registration and payment of fee is required to attend the program. Participants must submit request for CPE credit at the conclusion of the program. All session materials will be available to registrants prior to the start of the program. If unable to register online in advance of the program, onsite registration will be available.
Program Format
Hybrid (Group Live & Group Internet Based).
Prerequisites
None.
Advance Preparation
None.
Cancellations and Refunds
No refunds will be given for cancellations after Nov 04, 2024 however, substitutions will be allowed.
Questions and Complaints Resolution
For assistance or questions regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at 541.858.1665. For additional questions or for resolution of any complaint send email to James Lukenda, Executive Director, jlukenda@aira.org
National Registry of CPE Sponsors
Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for group training on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
NASBA CPE Credits are made available and awarded for AIRA group training that complies with the Statement on Standards for CPE Programs. In accordance with these Standards, relevant group training details are disclosed to learners in advance via email invitations, registration websites, or other similar advance announcements.
AIRA’s CPE Sponsor ID Numbers:
- NASBA National Registry: 103243
- Texas State Board of Public Accountancy: 003242
Complaints regarding NASBA National Registry CPE Sponsors may be submitted to NASBA via their website, NASBARegistry.org. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of CPE Credits for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).