Consumer Bankruptcy Association/ Assistant United States Trustee’s Office Event, New Topics-Especially Important to the Debtor Bar: Intro to VA, USDA & FHA New Loss Mitigation Program and the Bankruptcy Impacts: March Ford, Trott Law.  Debt Settlement Companies: Paul Randel, Assistant United States Trustee.  Listening Session with AUST and Debtor Bar Only. January 15^th, 2025, 1.5 hours, United States Bankruptcy Court, 21^st Floor, Detroit MI 48226

FBA (Federal Bankruptcy Association) & MIEB Clerk’s Office ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION:  Informative Roundtable Discussion Dedicated to Increasing Awareness Surrounding Court Filings and Best Practices. Agenda Includes Top Reasons for Notices of Deficiency /Orders to Strike-Navigating CM/ECF.  1.5 Hrs.  April 30, 2024.

TFS BillPay and the Consumer Bankruptcy Association will be co-sponsoring an educational session regarding TFS Bill Pay. TFS Stands for “Trustee Fiduciary Solutions”.  It provides a secure way for debtors to make their Chapter 13 Bankruptcy payments to their Trustees.  Discussed helping debtors stay compliant with their bankruptcy repayment plans and avoid issues related to missed or late payments such as dismissal of case or lift of the automatic stay in bankruptcy. All Chapter 13 Trustees in attendance.  1.5 Hours May 16^th Westin Hotel Southfield, 1500 Town Center, Southfield MI 48075

2024 Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference Presented by the Consumer Bankruptcy Association, Somerset Inn, Troy, Michigan, November 11, 2024, 7.0 Hrs. Plenary and Breakout Sessions: Topics included: Ethics Panel with a Sprinkle of AI, Getting Exemptions Right, Evidence in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases, Code Provisions You Should Know: How Are They Applied?,  and Case Law Update.

FIGHTING FRAUD FROM BOTH SIDES A Dialogue Between the U.S. Trustee and U.S. Attorney:  Presented by the Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association. A VIRTUAL CONVERSATION BETWEEN: Dawn Ison, United States Attorney, Andrew Vara, United States Trustee and Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Paul Hage, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, December 17^th via Zoom 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm   1.5 Hrs.

2023 Steven W. Rhodes Planning Committee Member of Panel. Discussed relevant topics with other panel members in planning for the 2023 Conference.  Initial meeting to discuss possible topics. 2 Hours of preparation and 2 hours Zoom meeting with other panel members including Judge Applebaum on April 28, 2023. Noon to 2:00 pm.

2023 Steven W. Rhodes Planning Committee Member of Panel. Further discussion of relevant topics as well as selection of panel speakers, with other panel members in planning for the 2023 Conference. 2 Hours of preparation and 1.5 hours Zoom meeting with other panel members including Judge Applebaum on August 4th, 2023. Noon to 2:00 pm.

2023 Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference Presented by the Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Online, November 10, 2023, 8.0 Hrs. Plenary and Breakout Sessions: Topics included: Gambling, Avoidance Preferences, Conversion Issues, Money, Money, Money and Case Law Update.

34th Annual FBA Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Seminar July 29th through July 31st, 2022, at Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island Michigan. 8.0 Hrs. Seminar Topics Included: BREAKFAST WITH THE JUDGES with discussions on difficult ethical issues encountered by bankruptcy attorneys, The Non-Filing Spouse Dilemma in Consumer Cases, Unusual, Alternative, and Just Weird Assets: The Debtor Owns Them, So What Do We Do With Them?, PLENARY SESSION: The Economy and Bankruptcy Filings: Where We’ve Been and What Comes Next?, Current Mortgage Issues in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7, I Want to Sell Your Home!!, Creative Ch. 13 Plan Drafting; How Far Can You Go, and What Can You Do?, Caselaw Update.

2022 Steven W. Rhodes Planning Committee Member of Panel. Discussion of relevant topics as well as selection of panel speakers, with other panel members in planning for the 2022 Conference. 2 Hours of preparation and 1.5 hours Zoom meeting with other panel members including Judge Applebaum on February 21, 2022. Noon to 2:00 pm.

2022 Steven W. Rhodes Planning Committee Member of Panel (2^nd Panel Meeting) Further discussion of relevant topics as well as selection of panel speakers, with other panel members in planning for the 2022 Conference. 2 Hours of preparation and 1.5 hours Zoom meeting with other panel members including Judge Applebaum on April 29, 2022. Noon to 2:00 pm.

2022 Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference Presented by the Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Online, November 11, 2022, 12.67 Hrs. Plenary and Breakout Sessions: Topics included: Attorney Fees; Conduit Mortgage Payments; Ethics; Assets, Vesting and Appreciation; Life Goes On – what happens at the end of Chapter 13?; Property Tax Foreclosures and Michigan’s New Statutory Scheme; Differences between Chapter 7, 13 and Sub Chapter 5 and which better fits your client; Evidentiary issues including preparation and presentation at the 341 Meeting and Contested Matters; Student Loan Update in our ever-changing environment; Thoughts from the Bench presented by Judge Shefferly; and, of course, the ever-popular case law update.

A Virtual Lunch with Hon. Lisa S. Gretchko, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. A discussion regarding Judge Gretchko’s first year and a half on the bench; what she has learned, and tips about how to practice in her courtroom. Wednesday, December 7th from Noon – 1:00 p.m.  1 hour.

The New Normal in Bankruptcy Court: A Discussion with Chief Judge Daniel Opperman Thursday, September 09, 2021. 1.25 Hrs. Zoom Teleconference.

2021 Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference Presented by the Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Online, November 11, 2021, 12.67 Hrs. Downloaded and listened to all Breakout Sessions: Topics included: Case Law Update, Disclosures: Art or Science? Sub V. Nuts and Bolts, “I’m Not Behind On My Mortgage, I’m In Forbearance”: Navigating Post-Pandemic Mortgage Forbearance Agreements and Related Mortgage Default, Pushing it to the limit: How far should debtors be expected to stretch? Legislative Update, All Things Claims, Subchapter V. Developing Case Law and Trends, Post-Covid Bankruptcy Practice, Cybersecurity for the Legal and Financial Services Professionals.

2020 Steven Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Forum presented by the Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Online, November 11, 2020 12.67 Hrs. Downloaded and listened to all Breakout Sessions: Topics included: Consumer Case Law Update, Identifying and Addressing Issues Arising at the End of Chapter 13 Cases, Racial Disparities in the Bankruptcy System, Stress and Lawyers, Advance Issues in Chapter 13 Practice, Intersection Between Bankruptcy and Divorce, Issues with Means Testing and Schedules I and J, Duties and Obligations Upon Conversion, Chapter 13: The Problem, or the Solutions, Best Practices for Virtual Meetings, COVID-19 and Bankruptcy.

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: The requirements for the Means Test and Schedules I and J and issues surrounding the Forms, the Bankruptcy Code and Rules Moderated by Cheif Judge Phillip Shefferly, August 1, 2019, 2 Hrs., 211 West Fort Street, Detroit MI 48226.

ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2019 Detroit 15th Annual Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Somerset Inn, Troy, Michigan, November 11, 2019 7.00 Hrs. Seminar topics included: ABI’s Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy, Dealing with Co-Owners of Bankruptcy Estate Property, Legislative Update: Student Loans, Small Business Bankruptcy Bill and More, What Would You Do? Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice: Avoiding Problems — and Malpractice and Annual Bankruptcy Case Law Update. 

30th Annual FBA Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Seminar July 26th through July 28th, 2018, at Park Place Hotel, Traverse City , Michigan. 8.0 Hrs. Seminar Topics Included: Chapter 13 Potpourri, Post-Petition Income in Chapter 13: Mine! Mine! Mine!, Property of the Estate, Breakfast with the Judges, Ethics, Keynote Address, The End of the Show: Wrapping Up a Chapter 13 Case ,Case Law Update re: Bankruptcy Practice,  Eastern District of Michigan and Western District Bankruptcy Judges Panel.

Evidentiary Issues in Bankruptcy Proceedings, October 25th, 2018, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Presentation , Questions /Wrap Up1.5 hrs., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills MI  Featured Speakers William Blasses, Kerr Russell & Weber PLC, Joseph Grekin, Schafer & Weiner, PLLC, Erika Hart, The Taunt Law Firm, Shanna Kaminski, Schafer & Weiner, PLLC. 

ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2018 Detroit 14th Annual Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Somerset Inn, Troy, Michigan, November 12, 2018 7.00 Hrs. Seminar topics included: Race and Bankruptcy, Understanding Financial Information for Small Businesses, Credit Reporting and Bankruptcy, Nonbankruptcy Alternatives for Dealing with Consumer Debt, Annual Bankruptcy Case Law Update.

Collision Course:  Protecting Against Bankruptcy’s Impact in Other Practice Areas. Elks Lodge, Ferndale MI.  2 Hrs. Moderated by Chief Bankruptcy Judge Phil Shefferly. Topics included: effective ways to ensure application of collateral estoppel to state court judgments in bankruptcy proceedings; a chapter 7 trustee’s role in assessing and pursuing state law causes of action outside of bankruptcy; the ramifications of the Debtor’s non-disclosure of lawsuits and claims; and the impacts on state court proceedings that are property of the estate which are improperly pursued by the Debtor without the chapter 7 trustee’s participation.   

Motion Practice-Dos and Don’ts. Iroquois Club, 43248 N. Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills MI 48302. Panel of Speakers: Judge Marci B. McIvor, Judge Daniel S. Opperman, Judge Mark Randon. February 23, 2017. 1.5 Hrs.

ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2017 Central States 24th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, MI-June 8th through 12th 2017-9.0 CLE Credit Hrs. Seminar topics attended. Supreme Court Round-Up, Consumer: Chapter 13 Potpourri with Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff, Trusts and Other Interests with Hon. Mary Ann Whipple.  ABI Panel Speaker on topic Consumer: Student Loans with Hon. Donald R. Cassling, Moderator, Saskia N. Bryan, Latimer LeVay and Fyock, LLC; Chicago and Brittany S. Ogden, Quarles & Brady LLP; Milwaukee, Unshackled: Musings of Retired Bankruptcy Judges, Ethics, Fraudulent Transfers, Pre-Bankruptcy Planning Workshop.

29th Annual FBA Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Seminar July 27th through July 29th, 2017, at Boyne Highlands Resort , Michigan. 8.0 Hrs. Seminar Topics Included: Divorce & Bankruptcy, Exemptions, Nondischargeability, Property of the Estate, Breakfast with the Judges, Ethics Keynote Address, Small Chapter 11s ,Case Law Update re: Bankruptcy Practice,  Eastern District of Michigan and Western District Bankruptcy Judges Panel.

ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2017 Detroit 13th Annual Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Somerset Inn, Troy, Michigan, November 10, 2017 7.00 Hrs. Seminar topics included: Bankruptcy Case Law Update, Evidence and Trial Skills in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases, Representing Chapter 7 Debtors After the Petition is Filed and the Section 341 Meeting is Held, Pre-Bankruptcy Planning Issues and Strategies for Debtors’ Attorneys Regarding Protection of Assets, Advising Potential Consumer Debtors About Their Tax Debts, Proper Valuation of Assets in Consumer Bankruptcy, Representing Secured Creditors in Chapters 7 and 13, Annual Case Law Update.

• 28th Annual FBA Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Seminar July 29th through July 31st, 2016, at Mission Point Resort , Mackinac Island Michigan. 8.0 Hrs. Seminar Topics Included: Secrets of the Courts, Unemployment Compensation Insurance Issues, Model Chapter 13 Plan and Other Considerations, Judge’s Round Table: Breakfast with Judges, Recent Decisions Impacting Bankruptcy Practice in the Western District of Michigan and Western District Bankruptcy Judges Panel: Another Year!

• Detroit Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Trustees Attorney Forum, February 16, 2015, 10am to 12pm, Offices of David. Wm. Ruskin, 26555 Evergreen Road, Suite 1100, Southfield MI 48076.  2.0 Hrs.

• Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Eastern District of Michigan Chapter Presents Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Mark Randon Bankruptcy Practices, Procedures, Tips and Pointers, The Atheneum, 1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226, Thursday March 12th, 2015  1.0 Hrs.

• The Consumer Bankruptcy Association Litigation Skills Seminar “Anatomy of a Trial”, Trial Preparation-Exhibits, Opening Statements, Direct and Cross Examination, Expert Witnesses and Lay Witnesses Direct and Cross Exam, Closing Arguments United States Federal Court House, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit MI, Friday, April 17th, 2015 8.0 Hrs.

• The Detroit Chapter 13 Trustees ATTORNEY FORUM October 12, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Office Of The Chapter 13 Standing Trustee  David Wm. Ruskin – Trustee Eastern District Of Michigan – Detroit 2.0 Hrs.
• Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan –Bankruptcy Committee RAPID FIRE ROUNDTABLE 2015 Event Westin Hotel 1500 Town Center, Southfield MI 3.0 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2015 Detroit 11th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Somerset Inn, Troy, Michigan, November 11, 2015 7.00 Hrs. Seminar topics included: Bankruptcy Case Law Update, Witness Preparation, Litigating Stay Violation and Discharge Injunction Violations in Chapters 7 and 13, Supreme Court Update, Law v. Siegel, Current Issues Regarding Objections to Discharge in Chapter 7 Cases, End-of-the-Road Issues in Chapter 13, Forgotten and Overlooked Issues in Chapter 7, Claims, Claims, Claims in Chapter 13 Cases, Student Loans A-Z, Annual Case Law Update — from the Circuits Down
• Informational Seminar to Introduce the New Official Bankruptcy Forms, December 1, 2015, Theodore Levin United States Federal Courthouse, Room 115, 231 West Lafayette Blvd, Detroit MI 48226. 2 Hrs.

• Seminar: Using the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Foreclosure Clients., Brian P. Parker, 13th Floor Penobscot Building, 645 Griswold, Detroit MI. Feb. 20th, 2014. 12 noon to 2 pm. 2 hrs.

• 26th Annual FBA Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Seminar July 31 through August 2, 2014, at Boyne Highlands at Harbor Springs, MI. 7.0 Hrs.

• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2014 Detroit 10th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Somerset Inn, Troy, Michigan, November 11, 2014 7.00 Hrs. Seminar topics included: Case Law Update, Preclusion Issues in Consumer Cases, Current Real Estate Issues in Chapter 7 Cases, Consumer Bankruptcy Mortgage Issues and Evidence and Exhibits: A How-To Demonstration and Discussion. 7.0 Hrs.

• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute Webinar Student Loans: Bankruptcy May Not Have the Answer – but Does Congress? Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT. 1.25 Hrs.
• Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Section Consumer Bankruptcy Forum on Undisclosed Assets, Undervalued Assets and Compromises of Objections to Discharge. April 12, 2013, Westin Hotel, Southfield, MI. 2.0 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2013 Central States 20th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, MI-June 13 through 16th 2013-9.0 CLE Credit Hrs.
• CBA Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Association, Model Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan 3.0 Meeting, June 20th, 2013 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm., Royal Oak MI 3.0 CLE Hrs.
•  ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2013 Detroit 9th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 2013 7.00 Hrs. Seminar topics included: Case Law Update, The Trial of Smith v. Big Bank (Lien Stripping), Relief on Student Loans, In and Out of Bankruptcy, The Attorney Client/Client Privilege in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases, Judges Panel: Advice for Oral Advocacy and Adversary Proceedings.
•  Speaker ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2013 Detroit 9th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 2013 1.00 Hr. Topic: Proper Disclosure: Pre-petition and Post-petition Assets.

• Speaker ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2013 Detroit 9th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 2013 1.00 Hr. Topic: Proper Disclosure: Pre-petition and Post-petition Assets.

• Consumer Bankruptcy Association Seminar Dinner:  Various Consumer Bankruptcy Topics: UPDATE: IRS vs. CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEES * ISSUES PERTAINING TO TAX REFUNDS SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT, INCLUDING: THE ARNOLD CASE, AUTOMATIC STAY ISSUES, THE NOVATION THEORY, ACC. Consumer Bankruptcy Association & The Institute of Continuing Legal Educations Consumer Bankruptcy Institute’s 3rd  Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Institute: Updates, Strategies and Judicial Insights, May 11th, 2012, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan, 6.0 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2012 Detroit 8th AnnuVOIDING LIENS AND MORE. January 28th, 2010, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 1.5 Hrs
• al Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan, November 12, 2012 6.00 Hrs.

• Consumer Bankruptcy Association & The Institute of Continuing Legal Educations Consumer Bankruptcy Institute’s 2nd Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Institute: Updates, Strategies and Judicial Insights, April 1, 2011, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan, 6.0 Hrs.
• Contributing Speaker,  Consumer Bankruptcy Association & The Institute of Continuing Legal Educations Consumer Bankruptcy Institute’s 2nd Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Institute: Updates, Strategies and Judicial Insights, April 1, 2011, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan: Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice: Avoiding Conflicts, Problems and Malpractice. 1.0 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2011 Detroit 7th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, MGM Grand Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 2011 6.00 Hrs.

• Consumer Bankruptcy Association & The Institute of Continuing Legal Educations Consumer Bankruptcy Institute, April 19, 2010, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan, Recent Developments in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 6.0 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2010 Central States 17th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City, MI-June 18 through 20th 2010-10.8 CLE Credit Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2010 Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Sterling Heights MI, Best Western Sterling Inn, November 11, 2010 6.25 Hrs.

• Consumer Bankruptcy Association Seminar Dinner, LIEN STRIPPING IN CHAPTER 13 CASES, April 2, 2009, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 1.5 Hrs
• 21st Annual Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Seminar, July 23rd thru July 25th, 2009, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville MI 6.00 Hrs
• Consumer Bankruptcy Association Seminar Dinner:  Views from the Bench of Eastern District of Michigan September 24, 2009, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 1.5 Hrs
• United States District Court-Eastern District of Michigan, Foreclosure Prevention Training, October 29, 2009, Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Room 115, Detroit MI 48226   6.5 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2009 Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Dearborn MI, Hyatt Regency Dearborn, November 11, 2009 6.25 Hrs.

• Financial Issues in Commercial Litigation & Business Bankruptcies: Using Evidence and Expert Witnesses in Business Bankruptcy Proceedings, First Floor Multi-purpose room Theodore Levin United States Courthouse, Federal Bar Seminar, Detroit MI. February 6th, 2008, 4 hrs. 
• FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION DETROIT CHAPTER – BANKRUPTCY SECTION AND CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATION, BANKRUPTCY TRIAL ADVOCACY WORKSHOP, FEBRUARY 28-29, 2008, U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT AND U.S. COURTHOUSE Room 115 in the U.S. Courthouse,
• 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Michigan, February 28th and 29th, 2008, 4 Hrs.
• Bench and Bar Seminar on the New Eastern District of Michigan Local Bankruptcy Rules presented by EDM Judges, April 11, 2008, Trott Financial Center, 31440 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills MI 48334, Consumer Section, 1 Hr. 45 minutes.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2008 Central States 15th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 12 through 15th 2008-10.8 CLE Credit Hrs.
• State Bar of Michigan, Tips and Tools for a Successful Practice Seminar, Lansing MI, November 5th, 2008, 7 Hrs.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2008 Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit Marriott Troy, November 11, 2008 5.5 Hrs.

• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2007 Central States 14th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 7 through 10th 2007-8.5 CLE Credit Hrs.
• 3rd Annual Walter Shapero Bankruptcy Symposium with Featured Speaker Professor Scott Norberg, October 17, 2007, Westin Hotel, 1500 Town Center, Southfield MI .45 hour.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2007 Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, Detroit Marriott Troy, November 12, 20078 6.5 Hrs

• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2006 Central States 13th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 16-19th 2006-8.5 CLE Credit Hrs.
• 2nd Annual Walter Shapero Bankruptcy Symposium with Featured Speaker Professor Margaret Howard from Washington & Lee University School of Law, September 7, 2006.  1.0 Hr.
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2006 Central States 13th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 15-18th 2006-8.5 CLE Credit Hrs.
• BAPCPA One Year Later A Columbus Day Seminar, Sheraton Novi Hotel, October 9, 2006   7 Hrs.

• New Bankruptcy Code Seminar, Cobo Center Detroit, MI June 3, 2005, 1:00pm to 4:00pm -4 Hrs
• ABI American Bankruptcy Institute 2005 Central States 12th Annual Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 16-19th 2004-8.5 CLE Credit Hrs.
• Understanding the Radical Bankruptcy Code Changes: Consumer Bankruptcy Under the New Code: Commercial Law League of America and its Bankruptcy Section Fund (Telephonically recorded), June 23, 2005-2 Hrs
• Understanding the New Bankruptcy Reform Act: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know-ICLE (Institute for Continuing Legal Education), MSU Management Education Center, Troy MI, July 26th, 2005-5.25 Hrs
• Best Case Bankruptcy Reform Update-Chicago Marriott, Chicago IL, July 28th, 2005, 1 Hr
• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), Fighting Back: Helping Debtors Survive the New Bankruptcy Law, A Bankruptcy Practice Workshop, July 29th 30th, 2005, Chicago Marriott Hotel Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago IL.-13.5 Hrs
• New Code Consumer Bankruptcy Association Meeting: Are you a Debt Relief Agency? Chief Judge Steven W. Rhodes, August 25th, 2005, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 1.5 Hrs
• New Code Consumer Bankruptcy Association Meeting: NACTT National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees Video Presentation: BAPCPA, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, September 20th, 2005, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 1.5 Hrs
• New Code Consumer Bankruptcy Association Meeting: Group Presentations: Domestic Support Obligations Group, Automatic Stay Group, Chapter 13 Issues/Plan Modifications/Model Plan Group: Adequate Protection Group, Local Rules/Case Law Monitoring: BAPCPA, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, September 27th, 2005, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 2.5 Hrs
• New Code Consumer Bankruptcy Association Meeting: Group Presentations: Valuations and Exemptions Group, Credit Counseling, Documentation and Reporting Group, Pre-Petition Credit Counseling Group: Discharge and Dismissal Group, Reaffirmation Issues Group: Co-Presenter Means Test Group: BAPCPA, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, October 11th, 2005, 215 S. Washington, Royal Oak MI 48067. 3.0 Hrs
•  Best Case Bankruptcy Class on Means Test-Sheraton Hotel, Novi Michigan, November 11th, 2005, .5 Hr
•  ABI American Bankruptcy Institute Detroit Bankruptcy Conference “Practice Under the New Bankruptcy Law”, Sheraton Hotel, Novi Michigan, November 10-11th, 2005, 7.0 Hrs

• Oakland Mediation Centers CONFLICT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP, Jan. Feb. 2004. 8 Hrs. (Non CLE)
• Bankruptcy Mortgage Financing/Refinance Out of Chapter 13-Vision Mortgage Workshop, 4-30-04m 2 Hrs
• ABI 2004 Central States 10th Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 2004-8.25 CLE Hrs
• Consumer Bar Association: Ultimate Introductory Bankruptcy Seminar, June 11, 2004-4.25 Hrs
• Raising The Bar On USBC Professionalism. Oakland Mediation Center, July 30th, 2004-4 Hrs

• FAMILY LAW ISSUES IN CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY SEMINAR: April 23, 2003. 1.5 hours.
• ABI 2003 Central States 10th Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 2003-8.25 CLE Hrs

• Local Bankruptcy Seminar, Consumer Bankruptcy Association 2002 Seminar, Troy MI- March 2002-5.7 Hrs.
• NACBA-National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Tenth Annual Convention/Seminar, April 26-28, 2002, Las Vegas NV.-11 CLE Hrs.
• ABI 2002 Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 2002-8.75 Hrs
• Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association-CBA, Michigan Public Act 123, November 13,2002-2 Hrs.

• National Business Institute Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Issues in Michigan, Southfield, MI.-October, 2001-7 Hrs.

• ABI Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI-June 2000-8.75 Hrs.
• National Business Institute Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Issues in Michigan, Southfield, MI.-October, 2000-7 Hrs.

• Bankruptcy Practice 1999 Seminar, PESI Inc., Novi MI, April 1999-7 Hrs.
• ABI 6th Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI- June 1999-12 Hrs.
• Chapter 13 Seminar, Consumer Bankruptcy Association and Office of the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee-Detroit, Troy MI- September 1999-7 Hrs.

• Bankruptcy Practice 1998 Seminar, PESI Inc., Novi MI, May 1998-7 Hrs.
• ABI 5th Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI- June 1998-12 Hrs.
• New Local Bankruptcy Rules Seminar, Oakland County Bar Association, Birmingham MI, September, 1998-3.5 Hrs.

• ABI Fourth Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Traverse City, MI., June 1997-12 Hrs.