ON DEMAND: MCLE: Bankruptcy Basics for the Non-Bankruptcy Practitioner
Class recorded January 20, 2021
As the U.S. economy slowly recovers from the effects of COVID-19, practitioners in many areas are being called upon to advise clients experiencing financial distress. Join this webinar to learn the basics of bankruptcy law, including how to identify when bankruptcy protection may be appropriate (and when it isn’t), and the pros and cons of bankruptcy for both individual and business clients.
Class covers:
- How to identify when bankruptcy protection may be appropriate (and when it’s not)
- Pros and cons of bankruptcy for business and individual clients
- Explanations of the most common bankruptcy types: Chapter 7, 11, and 13
- Basics of bankruptcy law and procedure
- When to seek help from a bankruptcy specialist
Earn 1 hour participatory California general MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.
Registration fee: $20
Non-refundable.
Presented by Roksana D. Moradi-Brovia and Jeremy H. Rothstein:
Roksana D. Moradi-Brovia represents both individuals and businesses navigating through Chapter 7 and Chapter 11, and in litigation arising in the bankruptcy context. She has successfully confirmed 81 Chapter 11 Plans of Reorganization, and routinely represents patient care ombudsmans appointed in healthcare bankruptcy cases. Among other professional activities, she was the 2018 and 2019 President of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association and has served on its Board of Directors and as the Programs Chair since 2013.
Jeremy Rothstein is an attorney with G&B Law, LLP. His practice focuses on bankruptcy and business litigation, and covers a range of business and commercial disputes, including contract, collection, and business torts. He has represented debtors, creditors, and creditors’ committees in chapter 7, 9, and 11 bankruptcy cases in courts in California, and across the country.