NACBA Conference and Katrina Fundraiser Success Stories
The New Orleans NACBA Conference was a resounding success--professionally and socially. Photographs of both are posted on the Start Fresh Today website.
Last year's changes to the bankruptcy law provided fertile ground for panel discussions, including the Means Test (moderated by Henry Somer), Chapter 13 issues (moderated by Ike Shulman)and U.S. Trustee Trends re the 707(b) "totality of circumstances" review.
In addition to the hundreds of consumer bankruptcy attorney participants, Judges, Trustees, and even the stray creditor's attorney shared insights.
The Katrina Impact bus tour raised $2800 for the Pro Bono Project and also netted the project a dozen new volunteers. Special thanks to those who offered to contribute pro bono services:
Richard A. Scholes
Martin A. Berger
Bruce Kaufmann
Lee Perlman
Bruce C. Barry
Stacy Clinton
Peter A. Orville
Alexander B. Wathen
John F. Sommerstein
Nina M. Parker
Henry Sefcovic
Mark Goldman
Candy Marshall
In addition, we had the opportunity to give the local economy a boost, and local businesses made it clear that they were happy and grateful to have our business at this tough time. It was great to be able to make a difference in so many different ways while enriching our own professional practices.
