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2026 ANNUAL BANKRUPTCY SEMINAR
2026 SEMINAR FLYER
The 2026 BASIL Annual Bankruptcy Seminar will be held in person at the Regency Conference Center in O'Fallon Illinois on Friday, April 17, 2026. If you are not a BASIL member, you must first register as a BASIL member (FREE for 2026) here.
Please note that we have bankruptcy Judges from the Eastern District of Missouri, Southern District of Illinois and Central District of Illinois! Additionally, every panel has a Judge. Several Trustees from across the MO and Illinois bankruptcy districts as well as Creditor/Debtor attorneys and others will be joining us. We have also applied for ethics hours! This is a great, one stop shop to network, have a meal with those involved in the bankruptcy world as well as learn about current trends.
We also want to emphasize some of the topics that will be very useful to those involved in the bankruptcy process for all levels including the case law update and the Pleading and Trial Skills. This could also be useful for your paralegals and staff members to help with tips and tricks in drafting legal documents for filing with the court system.
Our panelists include the following:
National Case Law Update
- Hon. Bonnie L. Clair, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, EDMO
- Hone. Brian C. Walsh, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge, EDMO
- Sam Brand, Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Chapter 13 Issues
- Hon. Peter W. Henderson, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, ILCD
- Hon. Mary P. Gorman, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, ILCD
- Russell Simon, Chapter 13 Trustee, SDIL
- Marsha Skinner, Chapter 13 Trustee, CDIL
Pleading and Trial Skills
- Hon. Mary E. Lopinot, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, SDIL
- Hon. Laura K Grandy, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, SDIL
- Debbie Volmert, Volmert Law Office
- Steven M. Wallace, Goldenberg, Heller & Antognoli, PC
View From the Bench
- Hon. Kathy A Surratt-States, U.S. Bankruptcy judge, EDMO
- Hon. Peter W. Henderson, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, ILCD
- Hon. Mary P. Gorman, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, ILCD
- Hon. Laura K. Grandy, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, ILSD
Tax & Divorce Issues
- Hon. Mary E. Lopinot, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, SDIL
- Adam Hanna, Asst. U.S. Attorney
- Christopher B. Smith, Weller Law, LLC.
Ethics
- Hon. Kathy A Surratt-States, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, EDMO
- Hon. Laura K. Grandy, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, SDIL
2026 BASIL Seminar Flyer.
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2026 Bankruptcy Seminar Schedule
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Registration
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8:00 AM – 8:25 AM
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Opening Remarks
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8:25 AM – 8:30 AM
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National Case Law Update
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Chapter 13 Issues
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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Break
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
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Pleading and Trial Skills
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10:45AM – 11:45 AM
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Lunch
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11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
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A View from The Bench
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12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
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Tax & Divorce Answers
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1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
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Break
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2:45: PM – 3:00 PM
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Ethics
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Closing Remarks
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4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Registration includes access to all sessions, electronic seminar materials, and a catered lunch.
Please pay online via PayPal when registering. If you are unable, please pay via check (payable to BASIL) to Nathan R. Wallace at nrw@carmodymacdonald.com
Final details will be sent out via email to registrants. Please contact Amy Ryan @ atryan@atllp.com or Judge Laura K. Grandy for any questions or concerns.
Seminar materials will only be available electronically.
*The materials will be sent out to registered attendees only, prior to the seminar.*
Refund and cancellation fees apply.