NACBA's 34th Annual Convention

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence and automation are no longer on the horizon—they’re in your inbox, your browser, and increasingly, your law practice. Join this eye-opening session to see how AI is transforming the way consumer bankruptcy attorneys work, think, and advocate for their clients.
Discover how today’s AI tools can:
• Streamline client intake and document preparation.
• Generate routine court forms, motions, and petitions with precision.
• Identify likely objections and brainstorm legal arguments.
• Analyze Chapter 13 plan options in real time.
• Boost efficiency without sacrificing ethics or oversight.
This session is not a theoretical session. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, you’ll see how supervised AI tools—like ChatGPT, document automation, and predictive analytics—can save time, reduce errors, and enhance client service. You’ll also learn where the human touch remains essential, ensuring that the robots help you—not replace you.

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.