CLLA Western Region Conference

September 7-8, 2023

WESTIN ANAHEIM RESORT, ANAHEIM, CA

CLLA 129th National Convention

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
May 17 -19, 2023

Swissotel Chicago
Chicago, IL 60601

PLEASE NOTE: The meeting space has been MOVED to the EVENT CENTRE located on the
2ND FLOOR. Look for directional signage at the event. 

CLICK ON THE DAY BELOW TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 18, 2023

SCHEDULE

Friday, May 19, 2023

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 17

Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Day 1 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend KEYNOTE on Wednesday, May 17 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 17 – Keynote – MONTREUX  1 & 2

Time: May 17, 2023 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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What Color Is Your Team?

Be sure to look for the GOOSECHASE QR CODE at registration.

Every in-person attendee has been randomly assigned to a team by color which is indicated on your name badge. When you scan the QR Code with your smartphone, the Goosechase App will open. You will follow these steps once you open the Goosechase App:

  1. Click on “search for experience.”
  2. Enter the ‘Join Code’ as follows – BL31RQ.
  3. Click your assigned team color.
  4. Enter the team passcode (found on the back of your name badge).

A list of activities will appear for you to complete by 11:00 am on Friday, May 19th. The QR Code is available at the registration desk, and CLLA Staff will help you scan and connect to the app.

Let the GOOSECHASE Begin!

7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION
ROOM: 2nd Floor Registration

10:30 A.M. – NOON

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING 
ROOM: Élevé Riverview, 42nd Floor

NOON – 1:00 P.M.

LEADERSHIP LUNCH
For Region Councils, Section Councils and National Committee Members.
ROOM: Élevé Lakeview, 42nd Floor

1:00 – 4:00 P.M.

BREAK    Foyer

1:00 – 1:45 P.M.

MEETINGS COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 1

EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 3

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 1

MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 2

BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 3

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 2

1:45 – 2:00 P.M.

BREAK    Foyer

2:00 – 2:45 P.M.

AGENCY SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 3

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 3

BANKRUPTCY SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 1

YOUNG MEMBERS SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 2

2:45 – 3:00 P.M.

BREAK    Foyer

3:00 – 3:45 P.M.

EASTERN REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 3

WESTERN REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 3

MIDWEST REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 1

SOUTHERN REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 2

3:45 – 4:00 P.M.

BREAK    

4:00 – 5:00 P.M. CST

5:00 – 6:00 P.M. EST

2:00 – 3:00 P.M. PST

OPENING KEYNOTE
Ethics – Nobody Needs It…Until They Get Caught
ROOM: Montreux 1 & 2

Speaker: Dr. Dale Henry, Your Best Unlimited, Kingston, TN

5:15 – 6:15 P.M.

FIRST TIME ATTENDEE’S RECEPTION
Leadership, Mentors and Mentees Only
ROOM: Currents, Concourse Level

6:30 – 7:30 P.M.

WELCOME RECEPTION
ROOM: Élevé Ballroom, 42nd Floor

8:30 – 10:30 P.M.

WINDY CITY THROWDOWN
Join your sponsors, the Young Members Section for a night of socializing and throwing down with other CLLA members at the Game Room of the Chicago Athletic Association.

LOCATION:
The Chicago Athletic Association, Game Room
12 South Michigan Avenue
312-940-3552

Thank You to Our Windy City Throwdown Sponsors!

Thursday, May 18

Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Day 2 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend all MONTREUX 1-2 ROOM sessions on Thursday, May 18 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 18 – MONTREUX 1-2 ROOM
Time: May 18, 2023 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 822 7533 0793

Passcode: 731751

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Passcode: 731751

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Day 2 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend all ST. GALLEN 2-3 ROOM sessions on Thursday, May 18 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 18 – ST. GALLEN 2-3
Time: May 18, 2023 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

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Meeting ID: 832 3728 8848

Passcode: 801205

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7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION
ROOM: 2nd Floor Registration

7:15 – 8:00 AM.

PAST PRESIDENTS’ BREAKFAST (By Invitation Only)
HOSTED BY: Chris Young
ROOM: Élevé Riverview (42nd Floor)

7:30 – 8:00 A.M.

BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING
ROOM: Vevey 3-4

8:00 – 8:30 A.M. CST

9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EST

6:00 – 6:30 A.M. PST

WELCOME/ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING/ELECTIONS
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speaker: Jim Kozelek, CLLA President, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, Co., L.P.A.

8:45 – 9:45 A.M. CST

9:45 – 10:45 A.M. EST

6:45 – 7:45 A.M. PST

2023 LEGISLATIVE FORUM
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Daniel Kerrick, Hogan McDaniel; Jeffrey N. Schatzman, Schatzman & Schatzman, P.A.; Conor Kelly, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP; Lori Frank, Markoff Law PLLC; Robert P. Charbonneau, Agentis, PLLC

   

9:45 – 10:00 A.M.

COFFEE & CONNECT    Foyer

10:00 – 11:00 A.M. CST

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. EST

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. PST

ENCROACHMENT OF CONSUMER LAWS UPON COMMERCIAL COLLECTION PRACTICES
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Daniel Kerrick, Hogan McDaniel; Lori Frank, Markoff Law PLLC

 

HOT TOPICS IN BANKRUPTCY LAW 
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speaker: Ronald Peterson, Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago, IL

 

11:00 – 11:15 A.M.

COFFEE & CONNECT    Foyer

11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. CST

12:15 – 1:15 P.M. EST

9:15 – 10:15 A.M. PST

PIERCING THE CORPORATE/LLC VEIL IS A REALITY: YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speaker: Timothy Wan, Esq., Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh

 

MEDIATING BANKRUPTCY DISPUTES: A GHOST-RUNNER ON SECOND OR NEED A NEW GAME?
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Candice Kline, Saul Ewing LLP; Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.), Tucker Arsenberg, PC; Leslie A. Berkoff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff, LLP

 

12:15 – 1:15 P.M.

BUFFET LUNCHEON
ROOM: Vevey 3-4

12:15 – 1:30 P.M.

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT & NETWORKING LUNCHEON
ROOM: Montreux 3

Help promote a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

1:30 – 2:30 P.M. CST

2:30 – 3:30 P.M. EST

11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. PST

WIRE TRANSFERS AND CHECKS: FRAUD AND LOSS– WHO PAYS? 
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Carter H. Klein, Jenner & Block LLP;
Beverly Weiss Manne, Esq., Tucker Arensberg PC

 

HOW TO WIN AN APPEAL – EFFECTIVE PERSUASION TO AN APPELLATE COURT 
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Hon. Joan Feeney (Ret.), JAMS; Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (Ret.), US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL; Hon. Mary Ann Whipple, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of OH

 

2:30 – 2:45 P.M.

SIP & SNACK    Foyer

2:45 – 3:45 P.M. CST

3:45 – 4:45 P.M. EST

12:45 – 1:45 P.M. PST

BEST PRACTICES FOR COLLECTION AGENCIES AND ATTORNEYS  
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Robert Ash, AMS, a Radius Global Solutions Company; Robert L. Pollak, Glassberg, Pollak & Associates; Bryan Rafferty, Commercial Collection Corp. of NY

    

GET REAL! REAL ESTATE ISSUES IN UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC TIMES  
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Jack Rose, JR2G, LLC; Beverly Weiss Manne, Esq., Tucker Arensberg PC;
Hon. Thomas M. Lynch, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL

   

3:45 – 4:00 P.M.

SIP & SNACK    Foyer

4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

BANKRUPTCY SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Vevey 1

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Vevey 2

YOUNG MEMBERS SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Lugano (2nd Flr)

AGENCY SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Arosa (2nd Flr)

5:15 – 6:30 P.M.

THURSDAY EVENING SOCIAL
ROOM: Foyer

9:00 – 11:00 P.M.

TAKE A SHOT!
Come have a nightcap, a shot, or cocktail at the Swissotel media room, or, take a shot at Billiards, Shuffleboard, or Darts!

LOCATION: Amuse Media Room, Swissotel Lobby

PHOTO CREDIT: CHICAGO SWISSOTEL

Friday, May 19

Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

7:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION
ROOM: 2nd Floor Registration

8:00 – 8:30 A.M.

BREAKFAST 
ROOM: Foyer & St. Gallen 1

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend ST GALLEN 2-3 ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – ST GALLEN 2-3
Time: May 19, 2023 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 831 9960 7590

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8:30 – 9:30 A.M. CST

9:30 – 10:30 A.M. EST

6:30 – 7:30 A.M. PST

UNRAVELING THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER UCC ARTICLES 2 AND 9 IN TRANSACTIONAL WORK, STATE COURT LITIGATION AND IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS – PART 1
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Hon. Deborah Thorne, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL;
Wanda Borges, Esq., Borges & Associates LLC; Yasamin N. Kaye, Goldberg Kohn; Catherine Steege, Jenner & Block LLP; Gilbert M. Singer, Marcadis Singer P.A.

   

9:30 – 9:45 A.M.

COFEE & CONNECT    Foyer

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend MONTREUX 1 ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – MONTREUX 1
Time: May 19, 2023 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 875 5355 6919

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9:45 – 10:45 A.M. CST

10:45 – 11:45 A.M. EST

7:45 – 8:45 A.M. PST

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AND DIGITAL ASSETS
ROOM: Montreux 1

Speakers: Owen G. Hare, Esq., Friedman, Framme & Thrush PA;
Brad Council, Slovin & Associates Co., LPA

 

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend ST GALLEN 2-3 ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – ST GALLEN 2-3
Time: May 19, 2023 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83199607590

 

Meeting ID: 831 9960 7590

Passcode: 344779

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Meeting ID: 831 9960 7590

Passcode: 344779

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9:45 – 10:45 A.M. CST

10:45 – 11:45 A.M. EST

7:45 – 8:45 A.M. PST

UNRAVELING THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER UCC ARTICLES 2 AND 9 IN TRANSACTIONAL WORK, STATE COURT LITIGATION AND IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS – PART 2
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Hon. Deborah Thorne, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL;
Wanda Borges, Esq., Borges & Associates LLC; Yasamin N. Kaye, Goldberg Kohn; Catherine Steege, Jenner & Block LLP; Gilbert M. Singer, Marcadis Singer P.A.

   

10:45 – 11:00 A.M.

BREAK  

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. CST

12:00 – 1:00 P.M. EST

9:00 – 10:00 A.M. PST

GAMESHOW
ROOM: Geneva, Concourse Level

Master of Ceremonies: Timothy Wan, Esq., Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh
Bring your best brain-teasing solving mind for a lively interactive hour of team building and competition!

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend MONTREUX ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – MONTREUX
Time: May 19, 2023 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 875 5355 6919

Passcode: 737627

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Meeting ID: 875 5355 6919

Passcode: 737627

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12:00 – 1:30 P.M. CST

1:00 – 1:30 P.M. EST

10:00 – 11:30 A.M. PST

ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCH
ROOM: Montreux 

The conference wraps up with this annual lunch and awards presentation recognizing service to the CLLA. Join us as we honor Ron Peterson and present him with the distinguished CLLA President’s Cup.

Emory Potter, Hays & Potter, LLP, receiving the President’s Cup at the 128th CLLA National Conference.

2:00 – 5:30 P.M. CST

PROHIBITION TOUR

From the “down and dirty” gangster hangouts, to the “jackets required” establishments for Chicago’s elite, this tour of several local Speakeasies is an in depth look at prohibition. You will learn about the factors that led to prohibition in the first place, the groups that fought for it, the groups that opposed it, how it was ratified to the constitution as the 18th amendment, the problems it caused, the names it created (both famous and infamous), its failure, repeal and lasting impact on the US. You will also learn what the speakeasy actually was, including dispelling the Hollywoodized version many people imagine.

LOCATION: Meet in hotel lobby. Participation is optional. FEE: $175 per person. Fee includes tour, transportation, libations and light snacks. There is a limit of 40 people on this tour.

CLICK ON THE DAY BELOW TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE: The meeting space has been MOVED to the EVENT CENTRE located on the 2ND FLOOR. Look for directional signage at the event. 

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 18, 2023

SCHEDULE

Friday, May 19, 2023

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 17

Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Day 1 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend KEYNOTE on Wednesday, May 17 ONLY!

Dawn Federico is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 17 – Keynote – MONTREUX 1 & 2

Time: May 17, 2023 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89922381738

 

Meeting ID: 899 2238 1738

Passcode: 550107

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+1 305 224 1968 US

+1 689 278 1000 US

+1 719 359 4580 US

+1 253 205 0468 US

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 360 209 5623 US

+1 386 347 5053 US

+1 507 473 4847 US

+1 564 217 2000 US

+1 669 444 9171 US

+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 899 2238 1738

Passcode: 550107

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbP90Pnh12

 

What Color Is Your Team?

Be sure to look for the GOOSECHASE QR CODE at registration.

Every in-person attendee has been randomly assigned to a team by color which is indicated on your name badge. When you scan the QR Code with your smartphone, the Goosechase App will open. You will follow these steps once you open the Goosechase App:

  1. Click on “search for experience.”
  2. Enter the ‘Join Code’ as follows – BL31RQ.
  3. Click your assigned team color.
  4. Enter the team passcode (found on the back of your name badge).

A list of activities will appear for you to complete by 11:00 am on Friday, May 19th. The QR Code is available at the registration desk, and CLLA Staff will help you scan and connect to the app.

Let the GOOSECHASE Begin!

7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION
ROOM: 2nd Floor Registration

10:30 A.M. – NOON

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING 
ROOM: Élevé Riverview, 42nd Floor

NOON – 1:00 P.M.

LEADERSHIP LUNCH
For Region Councils, Section Councils and National Committee Members.
ROOM: Élevé Lakeview, 42nd Floor

1:00 – 4:00 P.M.   BREAK    Foyer

1:00 – 1:45 P.M.

MEETINGS COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 1

EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 3

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 1

MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 2

BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 3

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 2

1:45 – 2:00 P.M.    BREAK    Foyer

2:00 – 2:45 P.M.

AGENCY SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 3

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 3

BANKRUPTCY SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 1

YOUNG MEMBERS SECTION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 2

2:45 – 3:00 P.M.    BREAK    Foyer

3:00 – 3:45 P.M.

EASTERN REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: Montreux 3

WESTERN REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 3

MIDWEST REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 1

SOUTHERN REGION EXEC COUNCIL MEETING
ROOM: St. Gallen 2

3:45 – 4:00 P.M.    BREAK

4:00 – 5:00 P.M. CST

5:00 – 6:00 P.M. EST

2:00 – 3:00 P.M. PST

OPENING KEYNOTE
Ethics – Nobody Needs It…Until They Get Caught
ROOM: Montreux 1 & 2

Speaker: Dr. Dale Henry, Your Best Unlimited, Kingston, TN

5:15 – 6:15 P.M.

FIRST TIME ATTENDEE’S RECEPTION
Leadership, Mentors and Mentees Only
ROOM: Currents, Concourse Level

6:30 – 7:30 P.M.

WELCOME RECEPTION
ROOM: Élevé Ballroom, 42nd Floor

8:30 – 10:30 P.M.

WINDY CITY THROWDOWN
Join your sponsors, the Young Members Section for a night of socializing and throwing down with other CLLA members at the Game Room of the Chicago Athletic Association.

LOCATION:
The Chicago Athletic Association, Game Room
12 South Michigan Avenue
312-940-3552

Thank You to Our Windy City Throwdown Sponsors!

Thursday, May 18

Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

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 Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 18 – MONTREUX 1-2
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Day 2 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend all ST. GALLEN 2-3 ROOM sessions on Thursday, May 18 ONLY!

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 Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 18 – ST. GALLEN 2-3
Time: May 18, 2023 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

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7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION
ROOM: 2nd Floor Registration

7:15 – 8:00 AM.

PAST PRESIDENTS’ BREAKFAST (By Invitation Only)
HOSTED BY: Chris Young
ROOM: Élevé Riverview (42nd Floor)

7:30 – 8:00 A.M.

BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING
ROOM: Vevey 3-4

8:00 – 8:30 A.M. CST

9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EST

6:00 – 6:30 A.M. PST

WELCOME/ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING/ELECTIONS
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speaker: Jim Kozelek, CLLA President, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, Co., L.P.A.

8:45 – 9:45 A.M. CST

9:45 – 10:45 A.M. EST

6:45 – 7:45 A.M. PST

2023 LEGISLATIVE FORUM
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Daniel Kerrick, Hogan McDaniel; Jeffrey N. Schatzman, Schatzman & Schatzman, P.A.; Conor Kelly, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP; Lori Frank, Markoff Law PLLC; Robert P. Charbonneau, Agentis, PLLC

   

9:45 – 10:00 A.M.

COFFEE & CONNECT    Foyer

10:00 – 11:00 A.M. CST

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. EST

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. PST

ENCROACHMENT OF CONSUMER LAWS UPON COMMERCIAL COLLECTION PRACTICES
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Daniel Kerrick, Hogan McDaniel; Lori Frank, Markoff Law PLLC

 

HOT TOPICS IN BANKRUPTCY LAW 
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speaker: Ronald Peterson, Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago, IL

 

11:00 – 11:15 A.M.

COFFEE & CONNECT    Foyer

11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. CST

12:15 – 1:15 P.M. EST

9:15 – 10:15 A.M. PST

PIERCING THE CORPORATE/LLC VEIL IS A REALITY: YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speaker: Timothy Wan, Esq., Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh

 

MEDIATING BANKRUPTCY DISPUTES: A GHOST-RUNNER ON SECOND OR NEED A NEW GAME?
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Candice Kline, Saul Ewing LLP; Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.), Tucker Arsenberg, PC; Leslie A. Berkoff, Moritt Hock & Hamroff, LLP

 

12:15 – 1:15 P.M.

BUFFET LUNCHEON
ROOM: Vevey 3-4

12:15 – 1:30 P.M.

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT & NETWORKING LUNCHEON
ROOM: Montreux 3

Help promote a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

1:30 – 2:30 P.M. CST

2:30 – 3:30 P.M. EST

11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. PST

WIRE TRANSFERS AND CHECKS: FRAUD AND LOSS– WHO PAYS? 
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Carter H. Klein, Jenner & Block LLP;
Beverly Weiss Manne, Esq., Tucker Arensberg PC

 

HOW TO WIN AN APPEAL – EFFECTIVE PERSUASION TO AN APPELLATE COURT 
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Hon. Joan Feeney (Ret.), JAMS; Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff (Ret.), US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL; Hon. Mary Ann Whipple, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of OH

 

2:30 – 2:45 P.M.    SIP & SNACK    Foyer

2:45 – 3:45 P.M. CST

3:45 – 4:45 P.M. EST

12:45 – 1:45 P.M. PST

BEST PRACTICES FOR COLLECTION AGENCIES AND ATTORNEYS  
ROOM: Montreux 1-2

Speakers: Robert Ash, AMS, a Radius Global Solutions Company; Robert L. Pollak, Glassberg, Pollak & Associates; Bryan Rafferty, Commercial Collection Corp. of NY

    

GET REAL! REAL ESTATE ISSUES IN UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC TIMES  
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Jack Rose, JR2G, LLC; Beverly Weiss Manne, Esq., Tucker Arensberg PC;
Hon. Thomas M. Lynch, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL

   

3:45 – 4:00 P.M.    SIP & SNACK    Foyer

4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

BANKRUPTCY SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Vevey 1

CREDITORS’ RIGHTS SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Vevey 2

YOUNG MEMBERS SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Lugano (2nd Flr)

AGENCY SECTION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ROOM: Arosa (2nd Flr)

5:15 – 6:30 P.M.

THURSDAY EVENING SOCIAL
ROOM: Foyer

9:00 – 11:00 P.M.

TAKE A SHOT!
Come have a nightcap, a shot, or cocktail at the Swissotel media room, or, take a shot at Billiards, Shuffleboard, or Darts!

LOCATION: Amuse Media Room, Swissotel Lobby

PHOTO CREDIT: CHICAGO SWISSOTEL

Friday, May 19

Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

7:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION
ROOM: 2nd Floor Registration

8:00 – 8:30 A.M.

BREAKFAST 
ROOM: Foyer & St. Gallen 1

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend ST GALLEN 2-3 ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

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Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – ST GALLEN 2-3
Time: May 19, 2023 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

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8:30 – 9:30 A.M. CST

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UNRAVELING THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER UCC ARTICLES 2 AND 9 IN TRANSACTIONAL WORK, STATE COURT LITIGATION AND IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS – PART 1
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Hon. Deborah Thorne, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL;
Wanda Borges, Esq., Borges & Associates LLC; Yasamin N. Kaye, Goldberg Kohn; Catherine Steege, Jenner & Block LLP; Gilbert M. Singer, Marcadis Singer P.A.

   

9:30 – 9:45 A.M.

COFEE & CONNECT    Foyer

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend MONTREUX 1 ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

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Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – MONTREUX 1
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9:45 – 10:45 A.M. CST

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7:45 – 8:45 A.M. PST

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AND DIGITAL ASSETS
ROOM: Montreux 1

Speakers: Owen G. Hare, Esq., Friedman, Framme & Thrush PA;
Brad Council, Slovin & Associates Co., LPA

 

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend ST GALLEN 2-3 ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

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9:45 – 10:45 A.M. CST

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7:45 – 8:45 A.M. PST

UNRAVELING THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER UCC ARTICLES 2 AND 9 IN TRANSACTIONAL WORK, STATE COURT LITIGATION AND IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS – PART 2
ROOM: St. Gallen 2-3

Speakers: Hon. Deborah Thorne, US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of IL;
Wanda Borges, Esq., Borges & Associates LLC; Yasamin N. Kaye, Goldberg Kohn; Catherine Steege, Jenner & Block LLP; Gilbert M. Singer, Marcadis Singer P.A.

   

10:45 – 11:00 A.M.    BREAK  

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. CST

12:00 – 1:00 P.M. EST

9:00 – 10:00 A.M. PST

GAMESHOW
ROOM: Geneva, Concourse Level

Master of Ceremonies: Timothy Wan, Esq., Smith Carroad Wan & Parikh
Bring your best brain-teasing solving mind for a lively interactive hour of team building and competition!

Day 3 - Toggle to view Zoom link to attend MONTREUX ROOM session on Friday, May 19 ONLY!

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Topic: CLLA National Convention – May 19 – MONTREUX
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12:00 – 1:30 P.M. CST

1:00 – 1:30 P.M. EST

10:00 – 11:30 A.M. PST

ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCH
ROOM: Montreux 

The conference wraps up with this annual lunch and awards presentation recognizing service to the CLLA. Join us as we honor Ron Peterson and present him with the distinguished CLLA President’s Cup.

Emory Potter, Hays & Potter, LLP, receiving the President’s Cup at the 128th CLLA National Conference.

2:00 – 5:30 P.M. CST

PROHIBITION TOUR

From the “down and dirty” gangster hangouts, to the “jackets required” establishments for Chicago’s elite, this tour of several local Speakeasies is an in depth look at prohibition. You will learn about the factors that led to prohibition in the first place, the groups that fought for it, the groups that opposed it, how it was ratified to the constitution as the 18th amendment, the problems it caused, the names it created (both famous and infamous), its failure, repeal and lasting impact on the US. You will also learn what the speakeasy actually was, including dispelling the Hollywoodized version many people imagine.

LOCATION: Meet in hotel lobby. Participation is optional. FEE: $175 per person. Fee includes tour, transportation, libations and light snacks. There is a limit of 40 people on this tour.