Master the essentials of bankruptcy law to build a recession-proof career and gain the practical legal skills that law firms are actively hiring for today.
Bankruptcy is no longer a niche practice—it’s a core competency for modern attorneys. With filings rising sharply and economic pressures mounting, lawyers across all practice areas are increasingly encountering clients in financial distress.
This practical webinar demystifies the fundamentals of bankruptcy law and equips attorneys with the tools to confidently advise clients before, during, and in anticipation of a bankruptcy filing. From understanding the structure of the Bankruptcy Code and court system to navigating Chapters 7 and 11, attendees will gain a clear, actionable framework for spotting risks, preserving rights, and avoiding costly missteps.
Designed for both new and experienced practitioners, this session connects doctrine to real-world practice—covering jurisdiction, procedure, stakeholder analysis, and strategic counseling. Whether you’re advising on transactions, litigation, or client intake, this program will help you issue-spot early, protect your client’s position, and expand your practice opportunities in a growing area of law.
Partner | Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Bill focuses on business bankruptcy, restructuring and corporate governance disputes. He advises banks, credit unions and other financial institutions on a variety of bankruptcy related matters, including plan confirmation objections, asset disposition and use motions, stay relief litigation, lease disputes and the prosecution and defense of discharge objections and nondischargeability complaints. Bill litigates all aspects of bankruptcy matters from both the creditor’s and debtor’s perspective. He is an experienced federal and state court litigator with extensive experience in defending and prosecuting writs, due process violation claims and political challenges based upon both statutory and constitutional rights claims for relief.
