Bankruptcy Seminar for Law Students

We invite Washington law students to join us for a free, half-day seminar exploring federal bankruptcy practice, featuring panels of experienced practitioners and sitting U.S. Bankruptcy Court judges from the Western District of Washington. The program will cover key aspects of bankruptcy law from consumer and commercial matters to case administration and litigation, and will offer practical guidance on building a career in the field. The seminar will be followed by a networking reception open to all attendees and speakers.

In-Person participation is required for University of Washington and Seattle University Law School students.

Remote participation is available only to Gonzaga Law School students.

Schedule:
Seminar: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Reception: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cost:
There is no cost to attend. 

AGENDA

Introductory Panel

• Mallory Satre, Snell & Wilmer 
• Shane Creason, Bush Kornfeld LLP  
• Alexandra Yerigan Funk, Ryan Swanson Cleveland PLLC
• David C. Neu, Miller Nash LLP (Moderator) 

The panel will deliver an overview of general case administration including both debtor-side and creditor-side issues, trustee/estate roles, litigation matters, and transactional matters. They will also discuss helpful law school courses to take for those interested in federal bankruptcy practice as well as clinics, externships, clerkships, and other avenues for gaining experience.

Consumer Panel

• Darren R. Krattli , Eisenhower Carlson PLLC 
• Angela Neeleman, Neeleman Law Group
• Samuel Dart, Hunnex & Shoemaker 
• David C. Neu, Miller Nash LLP (Moderator)

Commercial Panel

• Jason Wax, Bush Kornfeld LLP
• Aimee S. Willig Bush Kornfeld LLP
• Todd Brannon, Ballard Spahr
• David C. Neu, Miller Nash LLP (Moderator)
  

Judges Panel 

• Hon. Chief Judge Christopher M. Alston, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
• Hon. Judge Timothy W. Dore, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
• Hon. Judge Mary Jo Heston, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
• David C. Neu, Miller Nash LLP (Moderator)

The judges will discuss their personal road to the bench, what a typical day in federal bankruptcy court looks like, what are common cases they see, and what separates effective advocates from ineffective ones.

A networking reception will take place immediately following the program for all attendees and speakers.