IABANY May 2021 CLE 

Topic: Introduction to Bankruptcy

 Date and Time: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:00 pm am Eastern

 Description: In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the US economy to experience its largest surge in bankruptcy filings since the 2008 financial crisis, affecting multiple industries. In addition, many experts predict a wave of bankruptcies to hit later in 2021 as pandemic relief options are due to expire. In this seminar, we will cover key bankruptcy concepts including an introduction to Chapters 7 and 11, the automatic stay provisions, avoidance of liens, priority of claims, debtor-in-possession financing, section 363 sales, and important considerations when representing secured creditors.

Presenter: Elina Balagula, Esq. CT Corporation

CLE: Attendance at this CLE program qualifies for 1 CLE Credit in NY, CA, IL, PA, and where reciprocity rules apply

Register Here: Introduction to Bankruptcy (click “register” at end of event webpage – registrants will receive a calendar appointment by email with link to join)

About Our Presenter: Elina Balagula is a licensed attorney at CT Corporation, serving as a UCC and transactional subject matter expert. Prior to joining CT, Elina served as General Counsel for a financial services firm in New York City, where she worked on commercial finance transactions and advised senior management on compliance matters and internal legal issues. Preceding that role, Elina practiced commercial and bankruptcy law at a national law firm, and clerked for the Hon. Peter J. Walsh in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Elina earned her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, and her B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Elina is a member of the State Bars of New York and New Jersey.