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Members of the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum meet every two months at dinner programs or other events held in Los Angeles. Panelists (often including bankruptcy judges) provide education and instruction to our insolvency practitioners.

Upcoming events

    • 10/06/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Hogan Lovells 1999 Avenue of the Stars Ste 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
    • 49

    HYBRID EVENT

    Crossing the Line: Judicial Insight on Civility

    Discussion of civility with Court of Appeal Justice and Bankruptcy Judge, along with audience participation.

    Panelists:

    • Hon. Brian S. Currey (Ret), Signature Resolution – Chair, California Civility Task Force,  former Presiding Justice, Second District Court of Appeal, Div. 4

    • Hon. Deborah Saltzman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California

    Moderated by:

    • Erin Brady, Hogan Lovells

    In-person registration is limited to 50 people.  

    Date:        October 6, 2025

    Location:  Hogan Lovells

                          1999 Avenue of the Stars Ste 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067

    Time:       


    5:30 Dinner 

    6:15 State of the Court

    6:30 Program 

    7:30 Program concludes

    Cost:


    In Person Registration:

    LABF members: $60

    Non-members: $80

    Government employees: $30

    Students: $15

    ***New member Special*** Join today and receive member pricing (includes one-year membership and event registration): $195


    Zoom Registration:

    LABF Members: $25

    Non-Members: $40

    Students and Government - Complimentary (email for code)


    MCLE

    This activity has been approved for 1.0 hours of MCLE by the State Bar of California. The Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum certifies that this activity conforms to the standard for approved educational activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California.


    Deductibility of Event Registration Fees

    Event registration fees are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Please consult your tax professional for specific advice.

    Privacy Statement
    We are committed to protecting your privacy. We only use your personal information to carry out transactions you have requested.

    Return, Refunds and Cancellation Policy
    All cancellations and refund requests must be received by LABF no later than the Thursday prior to the event. Thereafter, all sales are final and no refunds are given.  To cancel, email us at info@labankruptcyforum.org.

    Delivery/Shipping Policy
    No products are shipped or delivered. We encourage you to print a receipt for your records.

    Accommodations - LABF is unable to make any dietary accommodations. Please plan accordingly.

    • 12/01/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Drago Centro
    • 140

    SAVE THE DATE

    LABF Annual Holiday Party!

    Co-Hosted by:
    Turnaround Management Association SoCal

    Sponsored by:

    Central District Consumer Bnkruptcy Attorney's Association 


    This event sells out every year.  Register Early


    Drago Centro

    City National Plaza

    525 Flower St

    Los Angeles

    Date:

    Monday December 1, 2025

    5:30pm-7:30pm


    Cost:


     

    Until

    11/27

     11/28-

    12/1


    12/2

    LABF/TMA/CDCBAA Members  $150  $160  $165
    Non-Members  $170  $180  $185
    Judge (email for code)  $ 50  $ 50  $ 50
    Student/Govt (email for code)  $ 50  $ 50  $ 50

    Parking:
    Free parking in the Drago Centro building.


    Silent Auction:
    As in past years, a portion of the proceeds generated by the Holiday Party will be used to support the "Self-Help Desks" which are operating at the various divisions of the Bankruptcy Court.  If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please reach out to Steven Werth: Steven.Werth@gmlaw.com, Sam Kidder: 
    skidder@ktbslaw.com or Tony Napolitano: anapolitano@buchalter.com

Past events

06/02/2025 2025 Judges' Night
08/27/2024 COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR: PURDUE PHARMA: THE U.S. SUPREME COURT’S OPINION AND ITS RAMIFICATIONS
12/04/2023 2023 Annual Holiday Party
10/02/2023 The Intersection of Chapter 11 with Non-Bankruptcy Law:When an Unstoppable Force Meets a Moveable(?) Object.
06/12/2023 Annual Night with the Judges 2023
04/25/2023 2023 Young Insolvency Professionals: Alternatives to filing for bankruptcy relief
02/07/2023 20th Annual Joseph Bernfeld Distinguished Speakers Program
01/24/2023 Young Professionals Cocktail Hour
10/03/2022 Substance Use and Mental Disorders: They Affect Us All
06/13/2022 Annual Night with the Judges 2022
04/04/2022 Presenting Live Evidence in Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters
12/06/2021 Paying It Forward
12/01/2021 Annual Holiday Party
10/18/2021 Turning Lemons Into Lemonade: How Best to Manage Distressed Assets
06/07/2021 Zoom Videoconference - Annual Night with the Judges 2021
04/05/2021 The Impact of Pandemic Legislation on Bankruptcy Litigation
02/01/2021 18th Annual Joseph Bernfeld Distinguished Speakers Program
12/07/2020 Annual Holiday Party
08/17/2020 3rd Annual Summer Soiree (Virtual Event)
06/01/2020 Zoom Videoconference - Annual Night with the Judges
04/27/2020 Zoom Videoconference - Navigating SBRA: A Roadmap to SBRA’s Updates and Changes for Small Businesses
04/20/2020 POSTPONED: Navigating SBRA: A Roadmap to SBRA’s Updates and Changes for Small Businesses
02/04/2020 17th Annual Joseph Bernfeld Distinguished Speakers Program
12/02/2019 Annual Holiday Party
10/24/2019 Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who Me? A Bankruptcy Judge?
10/07/2019 Litigation with the Government in Bankruptcy
08/26/2019 Summer Soiree 2019
06/03/2019 Annual Night with the Judges
04/01/2019 Just What the Doctor Ordered – Latest Cases in Healthcare
02/04/2019 Joseph Bernfeld Distinguished Speakers Program
12/03/2018 Annual Holiday Party
10/15/2018 The Aftermath of Jevic and the Survival of Structured Dismissals and Settlements

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