The Bankruptcy Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Consortium

Office Hours for Law Students
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NV
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Are you a law student? Interested in learning about Summer Judicial Internships and Careers in Bankruptcy?
Looking for insight from judges and lawyers eager to answer your questions?
Join us on November 14 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET.
Presented by Bankruptcy IDEA Consortium and JTB.
Learn more and apply here.

Howard DREAMS
2024-11-06 12:00 - 19:30 | Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd Annual Howard DREAMS: Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium presented by the American College of Bankruptcy and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

The Session One panels from 12:00 – 4:15 PM are student-focused.
The Session Two panels from 4:20 – 6:00 PM are for both practitioners and students.
Everyone is invited to the Networking Reception from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

Register now at https://form.jotform.com/242805049973161

NAFER 2024 Annual Conference
2024-10-27 - 2024-10-30 | Ritz-Carton Bacara, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

NABT 2024 Annual Conference
2024-08-18 - 2024-08-21 | Grand Hyatt Nashville, Nashville, TN, United States

NACTT 59th Annual Seminar
2024-07-03 - 2024-07-06 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA, United States

AIRA 40th Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-08 | Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, 200 International Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
AIRA looks forward to seeing you at the 40th Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference (now referred to as BRC), June 5-8 in Baltimore! BRC has a little different look this year with excursions on both Thursday and Friday evenings and sessions ending earlier on Friday… although you’ll still get the in–depth education with two optional all–day preconference seminars, three keynote presentations, and 16 panel presentations on the latest developments and trends in Bankruptcy and Restructuring.
BRC also offers a relaxed context to enjoy other benefits of the conference and its setting. Participants can connect with friends and colleagues and make new contacts during the many networking opportunities and optional excursions on Thursday and Friday evenings!
18 Educational Sessions | 99 Expert Speakers | 11+ Hours of Networking
Visit the Agenda here: https://aira.org/brc/agenda/2024

2024 TMA Chesapeake NOW 3rd Annual Bankruptcy Judges Panel with IWIRC
2024-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual/Zoom
You’re invited to join us for our 3rd Annual Bankruptcy Judges Panel, From Debut to Swan Song: Mentorship During All Acts of Your Career, hosted by TMA Chesapeake Network of Women (NOW) and IWIRC Washington DC, Virginia and Greater Maryland Networks and featuring Bankruptcy Judges Panel from the Chesapeake region: TMA and IWIRC members are FREE, non-members are $25.

Hon. Paul Black, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
Hon. Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
Hon. Rebecca Connelly, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
Hon. Michelle M. Harner, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Hon. Brian F. Kenney, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Hon. Klinette H. Kindred, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Hon. Keith L. Phillips, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Hon. David E. Rice, United States Bankrupcty Court for the District of Maryland
Hon. Frank J. Santoro, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Virginia
Hon. Lori S. Simpson, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

Our esteemed panel will discuss professional development in the practice of law and in the courtroom. This will include a discussion of the role of mentors, sponsors, and other supporters in the judges’ careers but also how junior lawyers can help develop their reputation and what more senior lawyers can do to be advocates, along with other tips/tricks for how to develop ones career (and help support others in advancing their careers). The panel will be moderated by Rachel Greenleaf, Career Law Clerk for the Honorable Kevin R. Huennekens.
While we cannot promise all questions or topics will be covered, if you have any questions or topics you would be interested in the panel discussing, you can email Rosa Evergreen, TMA Chesapeake NOW Chair and IWIRC Board member, in advance at rosa.evergreen@arnoldporter.com.
Zoom links will be shared the day before the event.

What's driving the commercial dispute leadership diversity gap and how to address it?
2023-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 | NV
Join Burford Capital for a webcast highlighting key findings from Burford’s research and discussing tangible solutions for businesses and their law firms to promote diversity in the leadership of commercial disputes.
57% of GCs say diversity of outside counsel is an important attribute for the law firms they work with, but nearly half (47%) cite lack of relationships with diverse outside counsel in their networks as an obstacle to appointing more diverse litigation teams.
The businesses that hire law firms to represent them in significant litigation and arbitration have a significant role to play in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession. New research shows how senior in-house lawyers are exercising their considerable influence in this area and the barriers they see to the appointment of diverse litigation arbitration counsel.
During this webcast, panelists will highlight key findings from the research and discuss tangible solutions for businesses and their law firms to promote diversity in the leadership of commercial disputes. The webcast will take place at 10:30AM EST | 9:30AM CST | 3:30PM GMT.

Howard DREAMS
2023-11-09 12:30 - 18:30 | Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
Howard DREAMS: Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium presented by the American College of Bankruptcy and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Session One panels from 12:30- 2:40pm are student-focused.
Session Two panels from 3:00 – 5:00pm are for practitioners and students alike.
All are invited to the Networking Reception from 5:00 – 6:30pm.
Location:
Howard University School of Law
Pauli Murray Suite and the Moot Court Room
2900 Van Ness St. NW, Washington, DC 20008
Registration Deadline: November 3, 2023
Conference Fees: Free
