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Overview
Practical Overview of the Key Steps and Tasks
Navigating the intricacies of Chapter 11 reorganization can be overwhelming at first. This introductory course breaks down the key steps in a logical progression to provide a comprehensive overview of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and prepare you for its essential tasks. Build your skills - register today!
- Get an update on basic eligibility criteria and key procedural steps.
- Ensure effective communication with creditors and other stakeholders.
- Gain a better understanding of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing.
- Come away with experienced practitioner's guidance on getting the reorganization plan confirmed quicker.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Chapter 11 Eligibility
- Automatic Stay
- Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) Financing
- Commencing the Case: Voluntary vs. Involuntary
- First Day Motions, Seeking Immediate Relief to Continue Operations
- Creditors' Committee
- Reorganization Plan
- Treatment of Creditors: Classification and Priority of Claims, Cramdown Provisions, etc.
- Plan Confirmation
- Current Case Law, Trends, Common Mistakes
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
2 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-11-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-11-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 08-02-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
2 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 04-11-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 04-12-2026 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1.5 Total |
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Agenda
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The Mechanics of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Eligibility
- Automatic Stay
- Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) Financing
- Commencing the Case: Voluntary vs. Involuntary
- First Day Motions, Seeking Immediate Relief to Continue Operations
- Creditors' Committee
- Reorganization Plan
- Treatment of Creditors: Classification and Priority of Claims, Cramdown Provisions, etc.
- Plan Confirmation
- Current Case Law, Trends, Common Mistakes
Who Should Attend
This legal course is designed for attorneys. Business and financial advisors, trustees, and paralegals will also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
William J. Amann
is a partner with Amann Burnett, PLLC, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, and real estate and commercial litigation. Mr. Amann regularly represents national and regional creditors in bankruptcy courts and the state courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He has recently been admitted to the Southern District Federal Court for New York, representing a Massachusetts business in a contract dispute. Prior to joining the firm, he served as legal counsel to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the District of New Hampshire. In addition, Mr. Amann has considerable experience in the areas of commercial turnarounds, debt restructuring, equitable subordination, debt recharacterization, asset sales, title insurance, real estate conveyancing, land use, receiverships, premises liability, employment law, evictions and probate administration. He served on the Board of Directors for the City of Manchester's Public Library Literacy Fund for two years, starting in 2009. Mr. Amann is an editor for the American Bankruptcy Institute and an annual editor for the New Hampshire Bar Association's Supreme Court At-a-Glance article series. He regularly speaks before professional and trade groups on the topics of bankruptcy, creditors' rights and real estate. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Amann was employed by Fidelity Investments as a trade resolution specialist and by Ford Motor Credit Company as an account executive and branch legal liaison. He is a former police officer. Mr. Amann earned his B.A. degree from Saint Anselm College and his J.D. degree from Massachusetts School of Law.
Speaker bio
Joshua Burnett
is a partner with Amann Burnett, PLLC. He represents both plaintiff and defendant clients in state and federal court in variety of civil matters, including business, partnership and other contract disputes, real estate and mortgage disputes, consumer protection, and foreclosure defense. In addition to his present areas of concentration, Mr. Burnett has a background in mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant, probate law and family law. He also teaches bankruptcy law and creditor's rights at Massachusetts School of Law, and has contributed to Massachusetts continuing legal education programs on bankruptcy-related topics. Mr. Burnett has been recognized as a Rising Star in consumer bankruptcy by Super Lawyer in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Lowell and of the Massachusetts School of Law. Mr. Burnett is also an accomplished pianist and played music professionally for many years.
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