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Friday, April 10
 

9:00am EDT

Welcome Remarks
Friday April 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Richard H. Nemeth

Richard H. Nemeth

Co-Managing Partner, Nemeth & Perry, LLC
Mr. Nemeth has been representing consumers and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings in Northern Ohio and elsewhere for over 30 years. In April, 2013 Mr. Nemeth was the first recipient of the NACBA Hammes-Shulman Award for his significant achievements in legislative advocacy... Read More →
Friday April 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom

9:15am EDT

Keynote Speaker: Richard Dubois, Executive Director, National Consumer Law Center
Friday April 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Richard Dubois

Richard Dubois

Executive Director, National Consumer Law Center
Richard Dubois, Executive Director, National Consumer Law CenterRichard Dubois has been Executive Director of the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) since 2016. During his tenure, NCLC has continued to be the preeminent advocacy organization for low-income consumers and has grown considerably: NCLC currently has a staff of 65, including more... Read More →
Friday April 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom

10:30am EDT

Legislative Update and Rules Update
Friday April 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
This program offers a comprehensive overview of the most current developments in bankruptcy legislation and federal bankruptcy rules updates.  We will discuss the impact of upcoming legislations, efforts to favorably amend state exemption statutes, and the newly styled federal rules of bankruptcy procedure to take effect in December 2025.
Speakers
avatar for Ed Boltz

Ed Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC
Mr. Boltz received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993 and his J.D. from George Washington University in 1996. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, where he has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice before... Read More →
avatar for Ike Shulman

Ike Shulman

Shulman Law Offices
In 1992, Ike Shulman led the effort to organize the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys ("NACBA") to provide consumer debtors with an effective voice in the legislative process. Mr. Shulman was elected NACBA’s first president, and served in that position through... Read More →
avatar for Krista D'Amelio

Krista D'Amelio

Director of Government Affairs & Communications, NACBA
Krista D’Amelio joined NACBA in April 2017 as Director of Government Affairs and Communications. D’Amelio's work focuses on strengthening relationships and increasing advocacy reach with state and federal elected officials, government agencies, and allies to enhance their understanding... Read More →
Friday April 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom

11:00am EDT

Case Law Update
Friday April 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
This program offers a comprehensive overview of the most current developments in bankruptcy legislation and federal bankruptcy rules updates.  We will discuss the impact of upcoming legislations, efforts to favorably amend state exemption statutes, and the newly styled federal rules of bankruptcy procedure to take effect in December 2025.
Speakers
avatar for John Rao

John Rao

Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
John RaoNational Consumer Law Center, Inc.
Attorney
Boston MA 02110-1245

John Rao is a senior attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, Inc. focusing on consumer credit, mortgage servicing, and bankruptcy issues.  Mr. Rao has served as a panelist and instructor at numerous bankruptcy and consumer law conferences, has served as an expert witness... Read More →
avatar for Henry Sommer

Henry Sommer

Henry J. Sommer has litigated many major cases involving bankruptcy, consumer law, civil rights and other issues. Previously, he was the head of the Consumer Law Project at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, where he worked for over 21 years and Supervising Attorney at the... Read More →
Friday April 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Grand Ballroom

12:00pm EDT

NACBA's Annual Awards Luncheon
Friday April 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Friday April 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

1:30pm EDT

3002.1 Reimagined: Navigating the 2025 Amendments and Their Impact on Mortgage Claims in Chapter 13 Part 1
Friday April 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Significant amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 take effect December 1, 2025, and will meaningfully alter how mortgage payment changes, post-petition fees, and plan cure determinations are handled in Chapter 13 practice. This session offers a deep dive into the upcoming revisions—what’s changed, why it matters, and how to protect your clients and your record from costly missteps.
Join a panel of seasoned practitioners and trustees as they unpack:
  • The expanded applicability of Rule 3002.1 beyond traditional home mortgages, including reverse mortgages and claims paid in full through the plan.
  • The introduction of the Motion to Determine Status of Mortgage Claim, including who may file it and when, and the evidentiary implications for counsel.
  • Revised obligations for payment change notices and response deadlines—and the consequences of non-compliance.
  • The interplay between the amendments and local Chapter 13 procedures, standing orders, and servicer compliance regimes.
  • Strategic considerations for debtor and creditor counsel in light of increased transparency and sanction exposure.
You’ll leave this session with a clear understanding of how the 2025 amendments reshape mortgage claim administration and a practical framework for updating your firm’s systems, forms, and courtroom strategies before they take effect.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Srnik

Ryan Srnik

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
Ryan Srnik (sir-nick) is an attorney based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Ryan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating college from Waynesburg University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Ryan moved to Raleigh, North Carolina... Read More →
avatar for Beverly M. Burden

Beverly M. Burden

Chapter 13 Trustee, Chapter 13 Trustee, E.D. Ky.
Beverly M. Burden, Lexington, Kentucky, has served as the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Eastern District of Kentucky since 1999.  Before her appointment as trustee, she clerked for the late Bankruptcy Judge Joe Lee.  She has presented at numerous national, regional, and local bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for John Rao

John Rao

Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
John RaoNational Consumer Law Center, Inc.
Attorney
Boston MA 02110-1245

John Rao is a senior attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, Inc. focusing on consumer credit, mortgage servicing, and bankruptcy issues.  Mr. Rao has served as a panelist and instructor at numerous bankruptcy and consumer law conferences, has served as an expert witness... Read More →
Friday April 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom

2:30pm EDT

3002.1 Reimagined: Navigating the 2025 Amendments and Their Impact on Mortgage Claims in Chapter 13 Part 2
Friday April 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Significant amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 take effect December 1, 2025, and will meaningfully alter how mortgage payment changes, post-petition fees, and plan cure determinations are handled in Chapter 13 practice. This session offers a deep dive into the upcoming revisions—what’s changed, why it matters, and how to protect your clients and your record from costly missteps.
Join a panel of seasoned practitioners and trustees as they unpack:
  • The expanded applicability of Rule 3002.1 beyond traditional home mortgages, including reverse mortgages and claims paid in full through the plan.
  • The introduction of the Motion to Determine Status of Mortgage Claim, including who may file it and when, and the evidentiary implications for counsel.
  • Revised obligations for payment change notices and response deadlines—and the consequences of non-compliance.
  • The interplay between the amendments and local Chapter 13 procedures, standing orders, and servicer compliance regimes.
  • Strategic considerations for debtor and creditor counsel in light of increased transparency and sanction exposure.
You’ll leave this session with a clear understanding of how the 2025 amendments reshape mortgage claim administration and a practical framework for updating your firm’s systems, forms, and courtroom strategies before they take effect.
Speakers
avatar for Beverly M. Burden

Beverly M. Burden

Chapter 13 Trustee, Chapter 13 Trustee, E.D. Ky.
Beverly M. Burden, Lexington, Kentucky, has served as the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Eastern District of Kentucky since 1999.  Before her appointment as trustee, she clerked for the late Bankruptcy Judge Joe Lee.  She has presented at numerous national, regional, and local bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for Theodore O. Bartholow III

Theodore O. Bartholow III

Partner, Kellett & Bartholow PLLC
Thad Bartholow is a partner with the Dallas, Texas law firm of Kellett & Bartholow PLLC. Mr. Bartholow's practice focuses on individual and class-action litigation on behalf of consumer debtors in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts nationwide. Mr. Bartholow has secured hundreds... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Srnik

Ryan Srnik

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt
Ryan Srnik (sir-nick) is an attorney based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Ryan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating college from Waynesburg University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Ryan moved to Raleigh, North Carolina... Read More →
avatar for John Rao

John Rao

Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
John RaoNational Consumer Law Center, Inc.
Attorney
Boston MA 02110-1245

John Rao is a senior attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, Inc. focusing on consumer credit, mortgage servicing, and bankruptcy issues.  Mr. Rao has served as a panelist and instructor at numerous bankruptcy and consumer law conferences, has served as an expert witness... Read More →
Friday April 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom
 
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