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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

    • 10/26/2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • TBD
    • 50

    HYBRID EVENT

    Fraud, Forums, and the Fifth:  Bankruptcy, Receivership,

    and the Parallel Criminal Case

    In a case involving fraud, the outcome for creditors and investors may hinge on whether the company is a debtor whose case is guided by the Bankruptcy Code or under a federal equity receivership where equity is the guiding principle.  Learn the differences between the two and how to guide your corporate client or trustee through parallel criminal proceedings, including responding to grand jury subpoenas, communicating with investigators, and when to waive the attorney-client privilege.  

    Panelists:


    Moderated by:


    In-person registration is limited to 50 people

    Date:        October 26, 2026

    Location:  TBD


    Time:       

    5:30 Dinner 

    6:15 State of the Court

    6:30 Program begins

    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 with emphasis on Civility. 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.

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    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.

    • 12/07/2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Drago Centro 525 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
    • 140


    Pricing

    Ticket Type Early Registration 10/22/25-11/20/25) Late Registration (11/21/25 - 11/30/25) Day of Event
    Judge/Govt/Student $50 $50 $50
    Non-Member $170 $180 $195
    Member $150 $160 $175
    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@saul.com

    Tony Napolitano: anapolitano@buchalter.com

    Douglas Flahaut: DF@echoparklegal.com

    Kathy Phelps: Kphelps@raineslaw.com

Past events

08/20/2026 Members Only Wine Tasting
06/01/2026 2026 Judges' Night
04/07/2026 2026 TMA NextGen & LABF YIP Panel: AI And Your Future
02/02/2026 LABF Founders Distinguished Speaker 2026
12/01/2025 2025 Annual Holiday Party
11/20/2025 2025 Nuts & Bolts - Bankruptcy Transactional & Litigation Skills
10/23/2025 YIP and TMA NextGen Happy Hour Mixer
10/06/2025 Crossing the Line: Judicial Insight on Civility
06/02/2025 2025 Judges' Night
02/03/2025 LABF Founders Distinguished Speaker 2025: Law And Lawyers in Nazi Germany
10/08/2024 Grounds for Appeal: Tips and Strategies to Appeal to an Appellate Judge
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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