You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd Annual Howard DREAMS: Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium presented by the American College of Bankruptcy and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

• The Session One panels from 12:00 – 4:15 PM are student-focused.
• The Session Two panels from 4:20 - 6:00 PM are for both practitioners and students.
• Everyone is invited to the Networking Reception from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

WEBCAST OPTION ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND: While we would prefer to see you in person, a webcast alternative is available if you are unable to travel or your schedule does not permit for you to attend in person. You do not want to miss this FREE event!

Date:
November 6, 2024  

Location:
Howard University School of Law
Moot Court Room
2900 Van Ness St. NW, Washington, DC 20008

Registration Deadline: November 4, 2024

Conference Fees: Free

Session One: Student-Focused
An Open Discussion about Careers and Important Insolvency Topics for
Law Students

Panel 1: Opportunities in Restructuring (Lunch Provided)
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Moderators:
Josiah Mercado-Lawson, Howard University School of Law
Emony Robertson, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Panelists:
The Honorable Elizabeth L. Gunn, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. D.C.
Tara Twomey, U.S. Trustees Office
Narenda Ganti, FTI Consulting, Inc.
Erik Goodman, Tzedek DC
Ryan E. Manns, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP                                         

Panel 2: Student Loans
1:00 - 1:40 PM
Moderators:Rachelle Domond, Howard University Law School
Abimbola (Abi) Omalafe, Howard University School of Law
Bronson Haynes, Howard University School of Law
Panelists: 
The Honorable Klinette H. Kindred, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Va.
Professor Matthew Bruckner, Howard University School of Law

2:00 - 3:30 PM: Visit the table in the foyer for information about Clerkships, Internships and Restructuring Opportunities

Panel 3: Clerkships and Internships   
3:35 - 4:15 PM
Moderators:

Panelists:
The Honorable Erithe A. Smith, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, C.D. Cal.
Melissa L. Wood, Senior Staff Counsel 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Prof. Tuneen Chisolm, Chair of the Howard University Law School Clerkships Committee
Michael Baxter, Covington & Burling LLP
Brandi Howard, Just the Beginning

Session Two: Practitioners and Students 
Engage and Empower for a More Equitable Insolvency Profession

Panel 1: Unjust Debts
4:20 - 5:00 PM 
Panel Introduction: Rachelle Domond, Howard University Law School
Moderators:
Elizabeth Gabaud, Tavenner & Beran, PLC
Professor Dalié Jiménez, UC Irvine School of Law
Panelist:
Professor Melissa B. Jacoby, University of North Carolina School of Law

Panel 2: Paying it Forward to Make a Difference
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Panel Introduction: Jaden Cody, SBA President of Howard University School of Law
Moderators:
The Honorable Michelle Harner, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Md.
Kim Hooks, Howard University School of Law
Panelists:
The Honorable Christopher M. Lopez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Tex.
Travis Torrence, Shell USA, Inc.
Charles A. Beckham, Jr., Haynes and Boone, LLP
Re’Necia Sherald, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Professor Melissa B. Jacoby, University of North Carolina School of Law
Nisha Patel, Federal Government Employee

Networking Reception: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Everyone is invited to attend!