11 Things They Won’t Teach You at Fairmont Hotel
-1- Collateral
We are taught that terms of collateral are written into the legal docs
But do we have a name partner Thats Rocking a Stanford cs Degree
Because computer science is what’s needed to dig through collateral chains
-2- Default
Orderly receivership
A systematic schedule
But what if defaults “strategic”
-3- Combating Strategic Default
-4- Ducking Bankruptcy All Together
-5- The Business Model of Attorneys on The Clock Where Billables Per Week Cannot escape 85 Hours Per Week
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Comedy sketch at 45th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is…
-5- How do we as bankruptcy attorneys leverage #OFGPFSE

-6- Comedy sketch Sunday at Cicolo (The Four Seasons back room restaurant
-7- Reading the Agenda as if they’re HLS doing a placement exam.
Or CLE competency score before and after logging in CLE sign Off’s

Thank You UT Law Professor Jay Westbrook for hosting BK law Conference during Austin Bankruptcy Law Week. Nov 20 and 21 is:
45th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference at Four Seasons (the unofficial afterparty is Dec 6 at Fairmont
The Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is a long-standing premier event in the field of bankruptcy law, organized annually by the University of Texas School of Law’s Continuing Legal Education (UT Law CLE) program. Named after Professor Jay L. Westbrook, a renowned bankruptcy scholar at UT Law, it brings together prominent judges, academics, practitioners, and trustees for in-depth discussions on current topics in business and consumer bankruptcy. Now in its 44th year, the conference is scheduled for **November 20-21, 2025**, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas abd is a capstone event for Austin Bankruptcy Law Week #ABLW Nov 12 to 21
Key Details
– **Dates**: Thursday, November 20, 2025 (full day) and Friday, November 21, 2025 (morning session).
– **Location**: Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701.
– **Format**: In-person day-and-a-half program with lectures, panels, networking receptions, and continental breakfasts included.
– **Registration Pricing** (as of current info):
– Early Bird: $795 (deadline: August 7, 2025).
– Regular: $895 (deadline: November 5, 2025).
– Materials-only option available for $195 (non-credit).
– **CLE Credits**: Expected to offer substantial hours in bankruptcy law (exact credits TBD; previous years offered 12-15 hours).
– **Registration**: Available online via the UT Law CLE website. For inquiries, contact UT Law CLE at (512) 471-3772 or cle (at) law (dot) utexas {dot} edu.
Highlights and Agenda Overview
The program features a “stellar national faculty” and covers timely issues such as:
– **Recent Developments in Bankruptcy**: Led by Professor Jay L. Westbrook, including appellate strategies in consumer cases (e.g., the Fifth Circuit’s *Durand-Day* decision on student loans and the 100% payment test).
– **Federal Rules Amendments**: Effective December 1, 2025, with discussions on implications for practice.
– **DIP Financing and Roll-Ups**: Examining lender negotiations, debtor strategies, and court approvals.
– **Consumer and Business Topics**: Including Chapter 13 trustee perspectives, merchant cash advances, venue reform, and ethical pitfalls.
– **Networking**: Thursday evening reception (5:20-6:20 p.m.) with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, plus interactions with faculty like U.S. Bankruptcy Judges (e.g., Hon. Christopher G. Bradley) and practitioners from firms like Haynes Boone, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, and Nationstar Mortgage.
Extrapolated session speakers include:
– Professor Jay L. Westbrook (UT Law).
– Hon. Christopher G. Bradley (U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas).
– Charles A. Beckham Jr. (Haynes Boone, LLP).
– Shawn I. Carter (Nationstar Mortgage, LLC).
– Abbey Ulsh Dreher (Bonial & Associates, PC).
For the full schedule, faculty list, and to register, visit the official page: [UT Law CLE – 44th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference]
This event is highly regarded for its practical insights and networking opportunities—past iterations (e.g., the 43rd in 2024) focused on similar hot topics like Subchapter V and mass tort resolutions. If you’re attending or presenting, it’s a must for bankruptcy professionals.
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