September 28, 2025
Foreign Insolvency Regimes and Chapter 15 – A Primer and A Recent Developments

This program will examine the insolvency regimes in the UK and Canada and how they are recognized in the U.S. through Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code. We will discuss the process as well as recent developments that impact the use of Chapter 15 by foreign debtors to obtain relief in the United States.

Speakers:

  • Michael S. Etkin, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
  • Kevin Barr, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  • Claude Brown, Partner, Reed Smith LLP

Time: 2:15 p.m. PT


September 30, 2025
25 Years of Credit: Lessons from Major Market Disruptions

A retrospective case study examining how pivotal events—such as Enron, Lehman Brothers, and Winter Storm URI—have shaped the evolution of credit practices over the past 25 years. We'll explore how each crisis redefined risk assessment, counterparty monitoring, and credit strategy, and what lasting changes they brought to today’s credit landscape. 

Speakers:

  • Michael S. Etkin, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
  • John Vedra, Chief Risk Officer, Concord Energy

Time: 9 a.m. PT


Conference LocationSheraton San Diego Resort, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101