The Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop Advisory Board proudly invites you to its milestone 30th Anniversary Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in Amelia Island, Florida!
Design your own workshop experience with business-, consumer- and skills-focused sessions at this special annual gathering. In between sessions, enjoy relaxed networking — and be sure not to miss our celebratory annual Beach Bash, made even more memorable due to our three decades of excellence!
Between the fine dining and relaxing days on the beach, get a healthy dose of bankruptcy CLE from an outstanding faculty of regional judges, academics and practitioners who have helped build this workshop's distinguished 30-year legacy. Plus, bring the family and enjoy a private beach area set aside just for workshop attendees and their guests.
This workshop and hotel will sell out, so don't delay!
Registration Desk Opens
“40 Under 40” Reception (by invitation only)
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Adams & Reese; BakerHostetler; Dundon Advisers LLC and Epiq. Bar sponsored by Law Offices of Craig M Geno, PLLC
Registration Desk Opens
Breakfast
Split Plenary Sessions
AI Wrote This Title. What Else Can It (Ethically) Do for You?
Economic Update
Optional Event
Beach Day
FREE! Enjoy a reserved beach area just for Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop attendees, complete with chairs, towels, umbrellas and some beach games.
Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor
All-Day Coffee + Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Merchant Cash Advances: A Lifeline, or a Boat Anchor?
What Courts and Practitioners Have Done in the Wake of Purdue
Coverage Under Fire: D&O Insurance and Self Insured Retention Policies (SIRs)
Consumer: Post-Petition Personal-Injury Issues
All-Day Coffee + Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Health Care Panel
Subchapter V Updates and Experiences
Bankruptcy Tax Issues: à la Carte Tax Talk
Consumer: Recent Mortgage Concerns Impacting Bankruptcy Cases
Refreshment Break
Skills: Legal Writing and Mentoring
Optional Event
Golf Tournament
The annual golf tournament will be held at The Golf Club of Amelia Island, adjacent to the hotel. Designed by PGA tour veterans Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, the course presents players with the ultimate in pure golfing pleasure. The $195 fee includes green fee and cart, boxed lunch and beverage, and prizes. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form to play, and indicate your handicap.
Sponsored by Axos Global Fiduciary Banking
Optional Event
Parents’ Night Out
Enjoy a quiet dinner and/or more networking. Drop your children off in a dedicated space for ABI Southeast guests from 6:30-9:00 p.m., and we’ll keep them entertained with plenty of movies, dinner and snacks (and, of course, dessert). The event is $35 per child and is available only for children aged 5-12. Pre-registration is required; please check the appropriate box[es] on the online registration form.
Breakfast
Sponsored by Morris James
Professionalism and Civility in Bankruptcy Practice: When Zealous Advocacy Crosses the Line
Optional Event
Beach Day
FREE! Enjoy a reserved beach area just for Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop attendees, complete with chairs, towels, umbrellas and some beach games.
Sponsored by King & Spalding LLP
Coffee + Refreshment Break
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (3)
Health Care Panel
Subchapter V Updates and Experiences
Bankruptcy Tax Issues: à la Carte Tax Talk
Consumer: Automatic Stay Violation Issues
Coffee + Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Merchant Cash Advances: A Lifeline, or a Boat Anchor?
What Courts and Practitioners Have Done in the Wake of Purdue
Coverage Under Fire: D&O Insurance and Self Insured Retention Policies (SIRs)
Consumer: Need Good Advice About Debt Relief? Ask TikTok!
Coffee + Refreshment Break
Down with the Ship: Lessons from In re RMS Titanic, Inc.
Optional Event
Ice Cream Afternoon Social
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Make your own sundae and enjoy the sweet side of summer at this family-friendly social. This event is FREE for attendees and $10 for guests of all ages. Please check the appropriate box[es] on the online registration form.
Optional Event
Endowment Tequila Mixology Class
Come learn how to make three tequila classics: the paloma, apple and spice, and margarita. An expert will guide participants through the cocktail-making process, including the ingredients for each and the steps for formulating a balanced cocktail. Learn the history of cocktails, how to prepare a drink, and terminologies used in making the drinks. A light fare of chips, salsa, guac and queso will be provided.
Sponsored by BakerHostetler and Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
VIP Cocktail Reception (by invitation only)
Optional Event
Beach Bash!
A perennial favorite, this family-friendly gathering features good food, music, entertainment and great company. Don't miss out!
Sponsored by Dentons and Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP. Bar sponsored by Berger Singerman LLP
Family Breakfast
Breakfast and Reflections: Celebrating ABI's 30th Southeast Workshop
Break
Judicial Roundtables + Case Law Update
Adjourn
| Registration Rates* | |||
| Early Bird (by 6/13/25) | Regular (6/14/25-7/4/25) | Late (after 7/4/25) | |
| ABI Member | $795 | $815 | $895 |
| Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member | $475 | $525 | $575 |
| Join & Save* | $1,215 | $1,265 | $1,345 |
| New Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member* | $600 | $650 | $700 |
| Consumer (Debtor)** | $315 | $370 | $420 |
* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $499 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your membership-renewal fee.
** This rate is available only to full-time consumer debtor attorneys. Members will be designated as a consumer debtor specialist in the online membership directory for consumer conference rates.
| EXHIBITOR RATES | |
| ABI Member Exhibitor Registration*** | $1,600 |
| New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration*** | $2,050 |
| Additional Booth Representative | $300 |
*** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.
**** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership for first-time members only — a $499 value!
| OPTIONAL EVENTS | |
| Event | Price |
| Opening Reception | $0 |
Opening Reception Guest | $75 |
Opening Reception Child (12 and under) | $25 |
| Golf Tournament | $195 |
| Parents’ Night Out per child (ages 5-12) | $35 |
| Ice Cream Afternoon Social | $0 |
Guest (all ages) | $10 |
| Beach Bash | $95 |
Guest | $105 |
Child (12 and under) | $35 |
ABI DEFINES A “GUEST” AS A SPOUSE, CHILD OR COMPANION — NOT A PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUE. A professional colleague is defined as someone who consults with or is employed by an organization whose members are eligible for ABI membership. If a professional colleague is found to be registered as a guest, ABI reserves the right to cancel his or her event registration. Any person not meeting the criteria of “guest” who wishes to participate in any ABI function at the conference is required to register separately at the full conference rate.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by July 3, 2025. No refunds will be granted after July 3, but substitutions will be allowed. After July 3, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the canceling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.
Anti-Harassment Policy
The American Bankruptcy Institute is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at https://www.abi.org/about-us/bylaws-and-policies.
Hotel
The conference will be held at the top-rated Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
Address:
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy.
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Our room block at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has sold out. If rooms become available, we will update this section. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore nearby accommodations, including the Omni Amelia Island Resort, Seaside Amelia Inn, and Hampton Inn Amelia Island at Fernandina Beach.
Dietary Restrictions
We try to provide a variety of well-rounded offerings during meals and breaks. If you have a specific dietary requirement, please bring it to our attention by calling 703-739-0800 or emailing cringle@abi.org so that it can be accommodated.
Workshop Chairs
Sponsorship Chair
Advisory Board
ABI is seeking CLE credit for this conference.
* ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed knowledge of insolvency matters (pursuant to the “Statement on Standards for CPE Programs” established by AICPA and NASBA). 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800.
CPE credit is NOT AVAILABLE for viewing on-demand recorded sessions.
The American Bar Association 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 for Group Live (live in-person) programs. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.learningmarket.org.Recommended CPE Credits and Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge and Behavioral Ethics
- Program attendees can earn CPE credit
- Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites.
- Advanced preparation: None
- Program Level: Intermediate
- Delivery Method: Group Live
How to request CPE credit: To request CPE credit for your participation (and obtain a certificate of completion), you will need to complete an ABI Attendance Affidavit, which is available at the end of the entire conference after we have verified your attendance. To receive CPE credit, please click "+ Add Accrediting Agency" and select NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy).
NOTE: All attendees seeking CPE credit must sign in and sign out. You may only claim credit for sessions within the period between your sign-in and sign-out; credit will be adjusted or modified accordingly.
You will receive a personalized link to submit your Attendance Affidavit via email within seven business days of the last day of the conference. If you do not receive this email by then, please contact mcle-abi@americanbar.org.
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. Illinois Attorneys: If registration fees are more than $500, attorneys who qualify will receive at least a 50% reduction in the registration fee. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to cringle@abi.org.