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Join us online for the 2025 Bankruptcy Institute’s “Fundamentals” track. This 3-credit series is free to attendees of the 2025 Bankruptcy Institute, but registration is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the basics of bankruptcy law and practice.
Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Introduction to Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 and Subchapter V Essentials
Learn the key features, benefits, and procedural differences between traditional Chapter 11 reorganization and Subchapter V, including eligibility requirements, plan confirmation, and the role of the Subchapter V trustee. Ideal for attorneys new to business bankruptcy or seeking a quick refresher on these important debtor relief tools.
– John D. Lamey, III; Lamey Law Firm P.A.
– Mary F. Sieling; Sieling Law, PLLC.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Getting Started with Consumer Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know About Chapters 7 & 13
Learn the main steps of a Chapter 7 from initial client meeting to discharge. Understand what income, expenses, and assets come into play, the timing of case filings, automatic stays, case administration, working with the court and the Trustees, and the difference between discharge vs. dismissal. Learn about the basic process of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy from filing to confirmation to discharge, including the most common reasons for entering a Chapter 13. Gain familiarity with some key concepts – best interest, best efforts, and feasibility. Learn about proofs of claim, plan modifications, conversions, hardship discharges, dismissals and discharges.
– Matthew M. Tande; Prescott Pearson & Tande, PA
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Common Adversary Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy: Preferences, Fraudulent Transfers, Creditor Adversaries, and Asset Recovery
Learn about the common issues that arise in consumer bankruptcies from the perspective of a trustee, a creditor attorney, and a debtor attorney.
– Erik A. Ahlgren; Ahlgren Law Office PLLC
– Jared M. Goerlitz; Goerlitz Law PLLC
– Nathan M. Hansen; Attorney at Law
– Ronald J. Lundquist; Attorney and Counselor at Law (moderator)
$175
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
This package provides 3.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, elimination of bias, and mental health/substance use CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
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Introduction to Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 and Subchapter V Essentials
1.0 standard CLE credit
Getting Started with Consumer Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know About Chapters 7 & 13
1.0 standard CLE credit
Common Adversary Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy: Preferences, Fraudulent Transfers, Creditor Adversaries, and Asset Recovery
1.0 standard CLE credit
