NYC Pro Bono Center

Speakers:

• JOHN MCMANUS, ESQ., DIRECTOR, CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY PROGRAM, NEW YORK CITY BAR ASSOCIATION
• BRUCE WEINER, ESQ., PARTNER, ROSENBERG, MUSSO & WEINER, LLP

With an Introduction by:

• HON. ELIZABETH S. STONG, U.S. BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

This program is designed for attorneys who are new to low-asset, low-income Chapter 7 Bankruptcies. Topics will include: Overview of Steps in a Consumer Bankruptcy; General Principles of Consumer Bankruptcy; Changes under BAPCPA 2005 and Petition and Form Preparation.

The cost of this course is $150 or is FREE to those who accept at least one pro bono referral for a Bankruptcy or other matter from the VLP before December 22, 2009. Experienced attorneys receive additional MCLE credit for each 6 hours of eligible pro bono service.