Who Me? A Bankruptcy or Magistrate Judge? To further the goal of casting a wide net to attract the broadest possible pool of qualified applicants to serve as federal judges, the Judicial Conference Committees on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System and Magistrate Judges System present their national diversity event. Interested lawyers and law students are invited to observe a national keynote address or panel discussion and participate in local roundtables with bankruptcy, magistrate, district, and appellate judges about pathwaysRead More→

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents a Specialty Credit Program: Implicit Bias HYBRID EVENT: IN-PERSON LUNCH (SPACE IS LIMITED) OR ZOOM WEBINAR Exploring Why Embracing LGBTQ Employees Should Matter to Everyone: Being Transgender is the Least Interesting Thing About y Child A one-hour training on the transgender experience. Gain insight based on a mother’s and lawyer’s firsthand experience. Learn transgender terminology and ways to foster inclusiveness and diversity in your workplace. Become educated about implicit bias and discover strategies forRead More→

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents  Webinar: Introduction to Conduit Payments in Orange County Chapter 13 Plans Speakers: Amrane Cohen, Chapter 13 Trustee Anerio Altman, Lake Forest Bankruptcy Date/Time: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Zoom Register Now: Visit the OCBF website for details and to register. Questions: Contact OCBF at (949) 681-8676 or [email protected].

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents a Hybrid Program (Attend In-Person or via Zoom) Worlds Collide Speakers: Thomas H. Casey, Esq. – The Law Offices of Thomas H. Casey, Inc. Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. – Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Moderator: Laila Masud, Esq. – Marshack Hays LLP Comprehensive estate planning often includes planning for tax efficient generational wealth transfer and asset protection from future unforeseen lawsuit creditors and predators. The taxpayer/debtor who ends up in bankruptcy may find theRead More→

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents  Annual Judges' Night Featuring U.S. Bankruptcy Judges: Hon. Theodor C. Albert, Chief Judge Hon. Scott C. Clarkson Hon. Mark D. Houle Hon. Erithe A. Smith Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Visit the OCBF website for more information. Questions: Contact OCBF at (949) 681-8676 or [email protected].

IEBF is proud to co-sponsor the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association's Zoom Webinar 18th Annual Review of 9th Circuit Decisions on Bankruptcy in 2023 Speakers:  Hon. Julia Brand | Judge, Central District of California, Los Angeles Division, and Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Hon. Elaine Hammond | Judge, Northern District of California, San Jose Division M. Jonathan Hayes, Esq. | Law Clerk to Hon. William Lafferty, Judge Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Hale Andrew Antico, Esq. | Moderator Saturday,Read More→

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents a "Sieveke Series" Zoom Webinar Better Habits for Monthly Operating Reports Speakers: Marilyn Sorensen, Bankruptcy Analyst, U.S. Trustee’s Office Marlene Fouche, Bankruptcy Auditor, U.S. Trustee’s Office Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Visit the OCBF website for more information. Questions: Contact OCBF at (949) 681-8676 or [email protected].