Frequently, parties locked in a dispute in a bankruptcy case are able to reconcile their differences through a mediation process, as permitted by the local rules and often with encouragement of the court. While Bankruptcy Courts welcome mediation between consenting parties, a court’s discretion is...
Many complex litigation and bankruptcy issues are best suited for discussion outside of the purview of the bankruptcy judge, and the parties would be well served to test the strengths (and weaknesses) of their positions in a mediation setting. Financial advisors play a key role in preparing their...
As we enter Q2, I revel in the many accomplishments TMA has achieved in the first three months of 2022, following the new normal we’ve been living in for the past two years. TMA chapters once again are coming together for regional conferences, many chapters continue to socialize virtually with...
In this issue of the JCR we focus on the cutting-edge topic of mediation, a subject near and dear to me. Having been a mediator and teacher of mediation, I am glad for this opportunity to share my thoughts on this important topic and what it means to the professionals of TMA. Mediation speaks to...
As bankruptcy cases have become more complex and litigious, mediation has increasingly offered a forum for negotiation. Formal litigation of disputes in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings frequently imposes significant economic burdens on parties and delays resolution of those disputes. In...
Alabama Dalton Hopper, BMSS Atlanta Brian J. Cuttic, eCapital Commercial Finance Corp. Matthew Guill Richard S. Haughey, Riveron Consulting Todd C. Meyers, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Kevin J. O'Brien California - Northern Andrew H. Berman Jared A. Ellias, University of California...
I hope that you joined us at the TMA Distressed Investing Conference in Las Vegas. It was a terrific event, and we were very happy to see so many of you back in person. TMA will continue putting on great networking and education events in 2022, so if we missed you in Las Vegas, we hope to see you...
As we enjoy the afterglow of one of most successful and meaningful Distressed Investing Conferences TMA has experienced in recent years, we look at our year of Innovation through Disruption, and we revel in the opportunities that lie ahead. In a year where our membership retention is at historic...
Alabama Logan Gewin Jr., Clintwood JOD LLC Arizona Tanner Tuohy, Resolute Commercial Services Atlanta Heather Dean, Growth 1776 Northern California Jarrett S. Osborne-Revis Armello Rodriguez Nicholas T. Tsitsos Alexander Wang Southern California Andrew Fohrer, Riverside Company Maryanne Lenardo,...
As we flip the page to a new year on our calendars, so too does TMA usher in its new volunteer leadership team, and I am honored and privileged to serve as your 2022 TMA Global President. As an active TMA member and volunteer for more than 15 years, I know first-hand the value of TMA membership and...
