The Ins and Outs of Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Law Basics
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The Ins and Outs of Chapter 7
Whether you’re new to bankruptcy practice, looking for a refresher, or interested in taking on a pro bono Chapter 7 case, join The Pro Bono Project for "The Ins and Outs of Chapter 7" on November 16, from 1–5 p.m. at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court-EDLA, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans.
This practical program will walk attorneys through key aspects of Chapter 7 practice from both the debtor and creditor perspectives. To register, click
here.
Agenda
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Representing a Debtor (60 minutes) – Greta Brouphy and Rachel Thyre Vogeltanz
- Intake
- Schedules
- Statements of Financial Affairs
- Preparing for the 341 Meeting
2: 00 – 3:45pm: You Can (Sometimes) Discharge Student Loans! (45 minutes) – Greta Brouphy, Lugenbuhl Wheaton, and Rachel Thyre Vogeltanz, The Law Office of Rachel Thyre Vogeltanz
2:45 – 3:00pm: Break (15 minutes)
3:00 – 4:00pm: Representing Creditors in a Chapter 7 (60 minutes) – Ryan Richmond, Sternberg, Naccari & White and Patrick Garrity, The Derbes Law Firm
- Proof of Claims to Stay Lifts to Discharge
- The Tools and Opportunities Available to Creditor
4:00 – 5:00pm: Questions for the Experts from an Old Hand (60 minutes)
Retired and Recovering Lawyer Questions the Panel on Pitfalls to Avoid and New Trends in the Industry – Jan Hayden
Earn 3.75 hours of FREE CLE while learning from experienced bankruptcy practitioners and gaining the tools and confidence to help individuals in our community who need pro bono representation.
