Financial Advisors & Investment Banking Committee Newsletter

vol 14, num 2 | July, 2017

Financial Advisors and
Investment Banking

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The "Estate Neutral" as an Expert Witness, a Mediator and a Financial Advisor
Are You Registered for Free CLE with Eye on Bankruptcy?
Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for 40 Under 40!

The "Estate Neutral" as an Expert Witness, a Mediator and a Financial Advisor

Donald L. Swanson
Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O.
Omaha, Neb.

When ABI’s Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 issued its Final Report in 2014, one creative approach it recommended is to authorize a new bankruptcy position: the "estate neutral."

The Final Report says that chapter 11 "needs to offer tools to resolve a debtor’s financial distress." The estate neutral would be such a tool. The precise function of the new position would be established in the order of appointment and would be designed to meet "the particular needs" of each case. The idea is that an estate neutral offers "a tool to more cost-effectively investigate and resolve disputes and other potential barriers" to reorganization.

Are You Registered for Free CLE with Eye on Bankruptcy?

The last Thursday of every month, ABI airs the latest free edition of Eye on Bankruptcy. Attendees of this show can listen to the host discuss the industry's most recent hot cases with leading experts! This webinar is free to attend and CLE is available to members in qualifying states.

The next edition will be held on Thursday, July 27th, from 1 - 2 pm ET. This special edition will be hosted by ABI's Editor-at-Large, Bill Rochelle, at ABI's Northeast Bankruptcy Conference.

Invited guests include:

Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.)
Hon. Brian K. Tester (Puerto Rico)
Eugene Wedoff (ret.)
Richard J. Davis (Attorney at Law; NY)
Martha Kopacz (Phoenix Management Services; Boston)

Register now or visit online to view past recordings!

Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for 40 Under 40!

ABI is looking for innovators, disruptors and risk-takers who are creating change in our industry. Candidates will be distinguished by professional achievements and service, and will be selected by a group of experienced professionals from ABI’s leadership. The person does not have to be an ABI member to apply or to be nominated.

Help us find the future leaders of our industry - Apply by July 31!