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Friday, April 25
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome Remarks
Friday April 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
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Friday April 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
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8:15am PDT

Keynote Speaker: Tara Twomey
Friday April 25, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am PDT
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Friday April 25, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am PDT
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9:30am PDT

Keynote Speaker: Camille Vasquez
Friday April 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
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As an NBC News Legal Analyst and renowned attorney, Camille Vasquez is sought after for her critical insights and perspective on today’s most high-profile legal cases. 
Many people around the world were consumed by the high-profile nature of the Johnny Depp defamation case, but it’s the behind-the-scenes stories that are both riveting and enlightening. Audiences will hear how members of the unique legal team were chosen, gain insights into their months of preparation and discover how—after more than 100 hours of testimony—the jury was convinced to rule in their favor.
As rising star Vasquez was named “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America for 2021-22. She has extensive experience handling reputation management and crisis communications, and more than 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer in high-stakes disputes, including other defamation cases.
A first-generation American born in San Francisco, she is the daughter of Latino immigrants—her mother is from Cuba and her father is from Colombia. Camille graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California where she studied communications and political science. She received her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School. 
Speaking alone, or together with fellow attorney Ben Chew, Vasquez tells audiences what it took to build the case that was six years in the making and to-date has inspired the #1 Netflix series Depp V. Heard, the NBC documentary A Marriage on Trial, the two-part Discovery+ docuseries Johnny vs. Amber, and the scripted movie Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial, which premiered on Tubi. Audiences will hear how members of the BR legal team were selected, gain insights into the months of trial preparation and discover why—after more than 100 hours of testimony—the jury ruled in Johnny Depp’s favor. 

Speakers
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Camille Vasquez

NBC News Legal Analyst; Litigator famous for her key role in the Johnny Depp defamation case featured in the #1 Netflix series, Depp V. Heard, Partner Sheppard Mullen
NBC News Legal Analyst; Litigator famous for her key role in the Johnny Depp defamation case featured in the #1 Netflix series, Depp V. HeardAs an NBC News Legal Analyst and renowned attorney, Camille Vasquez is sought after for her critical insights and perspective on today’s most... Read More →
Friday April 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
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10:30am PDT

Legislative Update
Friday April 25, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
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This program offers a comprehensive overview of the most current developments in bankruptcy legislation and federal bankruptcy rules updates.  We will discuss the impact of upcoming legislations, efforts to favorably amend state exemption statutes, and the newly styled federal rules of bankruptcy procedure to take effect in December 2025.
Speakers
avatar for Edward C. Boltz

Edward C. Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC
Mr. Boltz received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993 and his J.D. from George Washington University in 1996. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, where he has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice before... Read More →
avatar for Ike Shulman

Ike Shulman

Shulman Law Offices
In 1992, Ike Shulman led the effort to organize the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys ("NACBA") to provide consumer debtors with an effective voice in the legislative process. Mr. Shulman was elected NACBA’s first president, and served in that position through... Read More →
avatar for Krista D'Amelio

Krista D'Amelio

Director of Government Affairs & Communications, NACBA
Krista D’Amelio joined NACBA in April 2017 as Director of Government Affairs and Communications. D’Amelio's work focuses on strengthening relationships and increasing advocacy reach with state and federal elected officials, government agencies, and allies to enhance their understanding... Read More →
Friday April 25, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
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11:00am PDT

Case Law Update
Friday April 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
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This program offers a comprehensive overview of the most current developments in bankruptcy legislation and federal bankruptcy rules updates.  We will discuss the impact of upcoming legislations, efforts to favorably amend state exemption statutes, and the newly styled federal rules of bankruptcy procedure to take effect in December 2025.
Speakers
avatar for John Rao

John Rao

Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
John RaoNational Consumer Law Center, Inc.AttorneyBoston MA 02110-1245John Rao is a senior attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, Inc. focusing on consumer credit, mortgage servicing, and bankruptcy issues.  Mr. Rao has served as a panelist and instructor at numerous bankruptcy... Read More →
avatar for Henry J. Sommer

Henry J. Sommer

Henry J. Sommer has litigated many major cases involving bankruptcy, consumer law, civil rights and other issues. Previously, he was the head of the Consumer Law Project at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, where he worked for over 21 years and Supervising Attorney at the... Read More →
Friday April 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
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3:00pm PDT

Views from the Bench
Friday April 25, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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Moderators
avatar for Jenny L. Doling

Jenny L. Doling

Tax & Bankruptcy Attorney | NACBA Vice President | NACBA Board Member, J. DOLING LAW, PC
Jenny L. Doling is the Vice President of NACBA. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2018. Before serving on the Board, she was the NACBA State Chair for California. Ms. Doling is a California State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Specialist and a staunch advocate for Consumer... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Hon. Elizabeth Gunn

Hon. Elizabeth Gunn

Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed to serve as bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room. Before her appointment, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux

Hon. Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux

AppointmentAppointed on January 18, 2022 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Current term expires on January 18, 2036)EducationU.C. Irvine, 1992, B.A. Political Science & HumanitiesU.C.L.A. School of Law, 1997, Managing Editor of the UCLA Journal of Law & TechnologyCareer Record2009-2022, Public Counsel, Los Angeles, California2008-2009, Winterbotham Par... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Kevin R. Anderson

Hon. Kevin R. Anderson

Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah
Prior to his appointment as a bankruptcy judge for the District of Utah in September of 2015, Judge Anderson served for seventeen years as the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the District of Utah. During this time, he administered over 70,000 Chapter 13 cases.  Judge Anderson was... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Laura Taylor

Hon. Laura Taylor

Judge Taylor has served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of California since January 2008. She ended a seven year term as Chief Judge in October of 2019.In January 2013, Judge Taylor was appointed to a seven year term on the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate... Read More →
avatar for Hon. Deborah Saltzman

Hon. Deborah Saltzman

Judge Saltzman was sworn in as a judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for Central District of California on March 18, 2010. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Saltzman practiced bankruptcy law for 12 years, most recently with DLA Piper LLP (US) in Los Angeles. While... Read More →
Friday April 25, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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