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Wednesday, August 267:10 p.m. Baseball Game – Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Sponsored by Conway Mackenzie, Inc. $50 per person. Limited Tickets Available

Thursday, August 277:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Seminar4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Hospitality Reception

Friday, August 287:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Seminar

Location:The Westin Hotel, 21 E. Fifth Street, Level 3, Downtown Cincinnati, OH

12.0 Hours CLE Credit, including 2.0 Prof. Conduct

Bankruptcy Seminar

2015 Midwest Regional

Wednesday, August 26, 2015Triple Play Party Suites

Gates and Suites Open at 5:40 p.m.Opening Pitch at 7:10 p.m.

Enjoy the game in the climate-controlled comfort of three indoor party suites in left field — or step outside onto the viewing deck!

Catered Buffet• TV Monitors• Unlimited soda and water• Two beers per ticket (with valid ID)• Private Restrooms• Cost: $50 per person — limited seating available

Be sure to mark the “Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game” box on your registration form! We will confirm your ticket.

Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers

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7:30 a.m. Registration & NetworkingComplimentary Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Epiq Systems, Inc.

8:30 a.m. Case Law and Rules UpdateProf. Michelle Harner, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

9:30 a.m. EvidenceHonorable Michael G. Williamson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break

11a.m. Small Business Issues: Tax Ramifications Applicable to Small Businesses. When to close and when to file?Moderator: Donald J. Rafferty, Esq., Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford, LLCPanel: Thomas R. Allen, Esq., Allen, Kuehnle Stovall & Neuman LLP Robert A. Goering, Esq., Goering & Goering LLC Terry Serena, Esq., Serena Law LLC

12 – 1:15 p.m. Group Luncheon Sponsored by Financial Resource Associates, Inc.

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. CLE Luncheon Presentation: Professionalism & Detroit Rulings

Honorable Steven W. Rhodes (ret.), U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan

1:15 p.m. Break

1:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Breakout I: Consumer — Current Issues, including; Debtor’s Duties; Reaffirmation v. Retain and Pay; Student Loan Concerns — Debtor and Creditor Perspective.Moderator: William B. Logan, Esq., Luper Neidenthal & Logan LPAPanel: Michael B. Baker, Esq., The Baker Firm PLLC Edward J. Boll, Esq., Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss LPA John F. Cannizzaro, Esq., Cannizzaro, Bridges, Jillisky & Streng LLC

Breakout II: Commercial — How to Draft Asset Purchase Agreements and Related PleadingsModerator: Donald J. Rafferty, Esq., Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford, LLCPanel: Reginald W. Jackson, Esq., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP Robert J. Keach, Esq., Bernstein Shur Law Firm Tracey A. Puthoff, Esq., Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Breakout I: Consumer — Exemption Utilization: Navigating the Thin Line between Clever Exemption Usage and Fraud Moderator: Monica V. Kindt, Esq., Assistant U.S. Trustee, CincinnatiPanel: Wayne P. Novick, Esq., Wayne Novick and Associates MaryAnne B. Wilsbacher, Esq., Assistant U.S. Trustee, Columbus

Breakout II: Investor Panel — Appreciation for the UnderappreciatedModerator: Kim Martin Lewis, Esq., Dinsmore & Shohl LLPPanel: David J. Breazzano, President, Chief Investment Officer, DDJ Capital Management LLP James P. Shanahan, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Jim Tumulty, Principal and CEO, Calibre Group LLC

3:30 p.m. Break

3:45 p.m. Ethics & ProfessionalismModerator: Eric Goering, Esq., Goering & Goering LLCPanel: Honorable Beth. A Buchanan, U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio Honorable Guy R. Humphrey, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio Margaret A. Burks, Esq., Chapter 13 Trustee Patricia J. Friesinger, Esq., Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.

4:45 p.m. Hospitality Reception in Exhibitor Hall

Thursday, August 27Thank you to our

Corporate Sponsors

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Administrative support provided by Cincinnati Bar Association

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7:30 a.m. Registration & NetworkingComplimentary Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Bankruptcy and the Supreme Court – Summaries and Updates of the Bankruptcy Related Cases Heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this SessionProf. Michelle Harner, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

9:30 a.m. Chapter 11 Reform Commission Report - What Does it All Mean?Moderator: Stephen D. Lerner, Esq., Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLPPanel: Honorable Robert E. Gerber, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York Prof. Michelle Harner, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Reginald W. Jackson, Esq., Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP Robert J. Keach, Esq., Bernstein Shur Law Firm

10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break

11 a.m. Breakout Sessions

Breakout I: Consumer — Is it an Asset? What Constitutes Property of the Estate under § 541 and § 1306?Moderator: Lori A. Schlarman, Esq., Adams Stepner Woltermann & Dusing PLLCPanel: Michael B. Baker, Esq., The Baker Firm PLLC Beverly M. Burden, Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern District of Kentucky

Breakout II: Commercial — The Causes, Cures, and Killers of Health Care Cases.Moderator: Raymond J. Pikna, Jr., Esq., Wood & Lamping LLPPanel: Suzanne Koenig, President, SAK Management Services, LLC Honorable John E. Hoffman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio Shawn M. Riley, McDonald Hopkins Burke and Haber Co., L.P.A

12-1 p.m. Group Luncheon

12:15-1:15 p.m. CLE Luncheon Presentation: Honorable Robert E. Gerber, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York

1:15 p.m. Break

1:30 p.m. Great DebatesModerator: Timothy J. Hurley, Esq., Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Panel:

Resolved: Class-skipping Transfers that Violate the Absolute Priority Rule Should Not be PermittedRonald E. Gold, Esq., Frost Brown Todd LLC vs. Shawn M. Riley, McDonald Hopkins Burke and Haber Co., LPA

Resolved: A Chapter 7 Debtor Should be Permitted to Strip Off an Underwater MortgageEdward J. Boll, Esq., Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss LPA vs. Wayne P. Novick, Esq., Wayne Novick and Associates

Resolved: Student Loans Should be Dischargeable Without Proof of Undue HardshipJ. Michael Debbeler, Esq., Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP vs. Eric Goering, Esq., Goering & Goering LLC

2:30 p.m. Adjourn

Topics and speakers subject to change. For the most up-to-date agenda visit www.mrbseminar.com

Friday, August 28

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Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Vorys, Sater, Seymour, & Pease LLP

Ziegler & Schneider PSC

Gold Adams, Stepner, Woltermann &

Dusing PLLC

Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford LLC

SilverSerena Law LLC

Wood & Lamping LLP

Thank you to our Legal Sponsors

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Registration Feesq $425 Save $70! Early Registration – By July 23, 2015q $495 Registration – After July 23, 2015q $125 Government Employee – By July 23, 2015q $150 Government Employee – After July 23, 2015q $75 Law Student

Group Discount q Five or more from the same firm or office registering for MRBS will receive 50% off the registration fee on the fifth and any additional registrations. (Registrations must be submitted at the same time.)

Additional Option: Print Materials (All Attendees will receive materials in electronic format). q $75 Please provide full set of printed materials

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Game (August 26)q $50 (Limited Tickets Available)

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Hotel InformationMRBS has arranged a special conference rate of $163 plus tax for a double or single room at the Westin Hotel for all seminar attendees, sponsors and exhibitors. Deadline for special rate is July 25, 2015. When making reservations mention “Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar.”

The Westin Hotel21 East Fifth StreetCincinnati, Ohio 45202(513) 621-7700www.westin.com/cincinnati

ParkingFree parking is available for MRBS attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors at the Tower Place Garage if you arrive before 9 a.m. Enter from 4th St. (westbound) between Race & Elm Sts., or from Elm St. (northbound) between 4th & 5th Street. Tickets must be validated by MRBS staff at the registration desk in order to receive free parking.

MaterialsSeminar materils will be provided in electronic format and will be available on the MRBS website three business days prior to the seminar for download to your laptop, tablet, or other device. Registered attendees will receive an e-mail including a link and instructions to assist in downloading the materials. Please confirm your current e-mail address on your registration to assure you receive this communication. And, please bring your fully charged device to the seminar with the handouts downloaded.

A full set of printed materials may be pre-ordered 10 business days prior to the seminar for an additional $75.

CancellationsCancellations received at least three business days prior to the seminar will be refunded less a$35 processing fee. Individuals who cancel after this time will receive electronic materials in lieu of a refund. Substitutions are welcome at any time.

DisabilitiesIf you have any special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please let us know at least one week prior to the seminar.

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Mail to: Cincinnati Bar Association / CLE Dept.225 E. 6th St., 2nd Fl., Cincinnati, OH 45202Checks payable to MRBS, Inc.

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Registration Fee Includes:Two-day seminar, electronic materials available through the mobile friendly website, complimentary wireless internet access, hospitality reception, continental breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks and complimentary parking passes.