WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
DECEMBER 4-6, 2025
JW MARRIOTT TUCSON STARR PASS
TUCSON, ARIZONA
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The American Bankruptcy Institute's Winter Leadership Conference brings together the nation's top insolvency professionals for unparalleled networking and educational opportunities. Join us in the beautiful Tucson desert for three days of cutting-edge educational sessions, engaging panel discussions, and valuable networking events that will enhance your practice and expand your professional network.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
07:50 AM - 08:00 AM
Welcome Address
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Practical Applications of AI
09:15 AM - 09:40 AM
Grab and Go Break
09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Trustee’s Rights in the Debtor’s Shoes: In Pari Delicto, Barton and More
09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
You’ve Ignored Subchapter V Long Enough: Tips for Debtor and Creditor Lawyers
09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Healthcare Bankruptcies and Managing Long-Term Care Facility Distress
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM
Hot Topics in International Law
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Debtor Counseling, Financial Literacy and Their Impact on Bankruptcy Cases
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Approaches to Financial Distress in the Agriculture Sector
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Crypto Fraud in Chapter 11 – Decoding Crypto Bankruptcies: Fraud Paths, Valuation Traps, Legal Shifts
12:10 PM - 01:55 PM
Keynote Luncheon and 40Under40 Award
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Navigating Ethical Crossroads: Professional Responsibility in Bankruptcy Mediation and Negotiation
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Using LME’s in Asset Sales
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
The Art of Fraud Litigation: Navigating the Path from Discovery to the Courtroom
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
UCC Liens in Consumer Bankruptcy
03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Refreshment Break
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Workshop: How to Use Excel
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Deconstructing the Code: Spotlight on Section 362
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
The Global Evolution of Crypto Regulation – What’s Next and How Might It Impact Cross-Border Bankruptcies
03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Navigating Legislative Shifts: Impacts of Medicaid Cuts, Pharma Reforms and the 2025 Megabill to Healthcare Companies
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Margarita Reception
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
ABC Reception
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Women’s Reception
08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Welcome Address
08:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Bill Rochelle: The Top Ten Cases You Should be Reading but Aren’t
09:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Criminal Law and Bankruptcy
09:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Karim’s Top Apps
12:10 PM - 01:10 PM
A Look Back at the ABI Ethics Task Force Report
12:15 PM
Adjourn
Rates
EARLY BIRD (by 9/26/25)
$1,195
ABI Member
$1,545
Join and Save
$545
Government/Academic Member
$670
Government/Academic New Member
$545
Consumer Practitioner
REGULAR (9/27/25-11/7/25)
$1,295
ABI Member
$1,695
Join and Save
$595
Government/Academic Member
$720
Government/Academic New Member
$595
Consumer Practitioner
LATE (after 11/8/25)
$1,395
ABI Member
$1,795
Join and Save
$645
Government/Academic Member
$770
Government/Academic New Member
$645
Consumer Practitioner
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