On December 13, 2016, the Bankruptcy Section presented its annual Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Year in Review CLE program.  The morning session, which focused on recent developments in bankruptcy law, featured the Honorable Paul W. Bonapfel and the Honorable Mary Grace Diehl, United States Bankruptcy Judges from the Northern District of Georgia.  Other panelists were Harris Winsberg (Troutman Sanders) and Beth Anne Harrill, law clerk to Judge Bonapfel.  The afternoon session, which focused on commercial law developments, was presented by C. Edward Dobbs (Parker, Hudson, Rainer and Dobbs) and Alfred S. Lurey (Kilpatrick Townsend

Stockton).  This annual event brings section members together for both a valuable learning experience and a chance to network with colleagues.

On Friday, January 27, 2017, the Bankruptcy and the Labor and Employment Sections co-sponsored a lunch & learn program titled Fair Labor Standards Act and Bankruptcy: Compliance & Consequences at Dentons US LLP.  Panelists include Nathan Chapman (Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer), Brett Cobum (Alston & Bird), Jonathan Edwards (Alston & Bird), and Leanne Gould (HDH Advisors).  Almost 50 attendees, enjoyed a discussion about the hotly contested changes in wage and hour rules, current compliance issues, and consequences of litigation for distressed businesses either contemplating or entering bankruptcy protection. 

Please Save the Date:

• Annual Spring CLE and Pollard Award Luncheon, Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Capital City Club Downtown.

The Officers and Board members for the 2016-2017 year are:  Alison Elko Franklin (Chair), Jeffery Cavender (Chair Elect), Sage Sigler (Secretary), B. Summer Chandler (Treasurer), John W. Mills, III (Immediate Past Chair), Vania Allen, Ron Bingham, Melissa Davey, Gregory Taube, Regina Thomas, Bruce Walker, Doroteya Wozniak (Members at large). 

If you have ideas or suggestions for Bankruptcy Section activities or projects, please contact any of the officers or board members.  We look forward to a great year and welcome your participation.