NACBA's 34th Annual Convention: Full Schedule

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10:30am EDT

The Solar Panel: Shining Light on the Hottest Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy

Saturday April 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Join NACBA’s “Solar Panel” for a high-energy, fast-moving discussion where leading practitioners and thought leaders shed light on the most pressing issues in consumer bankruptcy practice today. From legislative updates and litigation trends to technology, ethics, and practice management challenges, this session delivers fresh insights and bright ideas to power your practice forward.

Speakers

Melissa Betron

Law Office of John T. Orcutt

Melissa Betron, Esq. is a consumer bankruptcy attorney with the Law Office of John T. Orcutt, where she has focused her practice exclusively on representing individuals and families in consumer bankruptcy matters for the past two years.
Melissa works closely with clients navigating financial hardship, guiding them through the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 process with clarity, compassion, and practical problem-solving. She is committed to helping consumers understand their rights and achieve meaningful financial relief... Read More →

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 →

Saturday April 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Constitution Ballroom

Advanced

12:30pm EDT

Standardized & Non Standardized Chapter 13 Plans Part 1

Saturday April 11, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Constitution Ballroom

Speakers

Cynthia Ravosa

Managing Attorney, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Center

Cynthia R. Ravosa is the Managing Attorney of the firm’s Bankruptcy practice.In addition to earning her law degree from Massachusetts School of Law at Andover in 2016, she earned her B.A. fromWestern New England College, and she also holds an M.B.A. degree with a concentration inaccounting... Read More →

Carolyn Bankowski

Chapter 13 Trustee, Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern Dist. of Massachusetts Boston, MA

Experience
Ms. Bankowski was appointed as the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Eastern Division of Massachusetts on August 6, 2006. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Bankowski was an attorney at Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis & Holland, P.C., Boston, MA where she concentrated her practice in the areas... Read More →

David Mawhinney

Chapter 13 Standing Trustee I Subchapter V Trustee

DAVID A. MAWHINNEY is the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the central and western divisions of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. He began his career clerking for the Hon. Frank J. Bailey of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Constitution Ballroom

Beginner, Best Practices

2:00pm EDT

Standardized & Non Standardized Chapter 13 Plans Part 2

Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Constitution Ballroom

Speakers

Beginner, Best Practices

10:30am EDT

12:30pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

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