Join ABI for the 2025 Southwest Bankruptcy Conference at the fabulous Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara! Experienced practitioners and regional judges will be presenting information-packed sessions on a variety of topics, both business and consumer — ensuring that there is something for everyone.
ABI Registration Desk Open
Opening Reception
ABI Registration Desk Open
Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Judges’ Roundtable
This session will provide opportunities for discussion and interaction with an exciting panel of judges from around the country. Attendees will be able to ask relevant case questions of the judges and have in-depth conversations about hot topics.
Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Newsworthy Bankruptcy Issues
When Bankruptcy Is Too Expensive
Financing Small Business Cases/Financial Concepts for Lawyers
Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (3)
Bankruptcy Appeals
Liability Management Transactions
Extraordinary Circumstances in Consumer Cases
Luncheon
Luncheon Plenary: Mini Debates
Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (2)
Committee Issues
Issue-Driven Venue Considerations/Getting Around Purdue
Happy Hour
ABI Registration Desk Open
Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Ethics: Corporate Governance/Independent Directors/Insider Representations
Adjourn
| Registration Rates* | |||
| Early Bird (by 7/25/25) | Regular (7/26/25-8/15/25) | Late (after 8/15/25) | |
| ABI Member | $750 | $805 | $875 |
| Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member | $345 | $395 | $445 |
| Join & Save** | $1,200 | $1,255 | $1,325 |
| New Govt./Academic/Nonprofit ABI Member** | $470 | $520 | $570 |
* There will be a $50 fee added to all on-site registrations.
** Includes a one-year membership for first-time members only — a $499 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your ABI membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your ABI membership-renewal fee.
| EXHIBITOR RATES | |
| ABI Member Exhibitor Registration*** | $3,000 |
| New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**** | $3,450 |
| Additional Booth Representative | $500 |
*** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.
**** Includes one 6’ table, full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership for first-time members only — a $499 value!
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice is received in writing by August 4, 2025. No refunds will be made if notice is received after August 4, although substitutions will be allowed. After August 4, 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 the 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 Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a coastal sanctuary nestled along California’s pristine Gaviota Coast, offering a serene retreat just moments from the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Spanning 78 acres of lush gardens and oceanfront bluffs, this luxurious resort delivers an elevated experience of California living — where Mediterranean-style architecture, world-class dining and personalized service come together to create an intimate escape by the Pacific. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $395 per night. To secure the special rate, reservations must be made directly with the resort by August 4, 2025. Reservations may only be made once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive hotel reservation information with your conference confirmation. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the specially rated ABI block has been filled.
Travel
Fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
Conference Attire
Attire is resort casual throughout the conference.
Program Co-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.