TMA 2008 Annual Convention

20th Anniversary Convention - Celebrating the Turnaround Management, Restructuring, and Distressed Investing Industry

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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The 20th Anniversary Convention represents an unparalleled gathering of the leading firms and professionals to celebrate this industry milestone. As part of this celebration, TMA will induct the inaugural class into the Turnaround, Restructuring and Distressed Investing Hall of Fame. The convention also offers a unique opportunity for networking and education, as well as many special anniversary events. Convention highlights include:

• Keynote speakers General Colin L. Powell, USA, (Ret.); Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward; and Chris Gardner, author, book-turned-movie The Pursuit of Happyness
• 20th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner, includes contribution to Save the Children; entertainment by comedian Dana Carvey, Hall of Fame induction ceremony; and Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards presentation
• Community service project on Monday, October 27, to help restore City Park New Orleans

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Increase your company’s visibility in the corporate renewal marketplace by becoming a convention sponsor. Click here for details and opportunities. Contact Joe Karel at jkarel@turnaround.org or 1-312-242-6039 for more information.

EXHIBIT HALL

Annual convention exhibitors provide critical services to corporate renewal professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how more than 80 service providers will benefit your business. Click here to view the exhibitor prospectus. If you have questions about exhibiting at the 2008 Annual Convention, please contact Joe Karel at jkarel@turnaround.org or 1-312-242-6039.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Continuing education credit is available for accountants, attorneys and CTPs. Please click here for details.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

To reserve a room at the New Orleans Marriott, please call 1-800-228-9290 or 1-504-581-1000. Mention Turnaround Management Association to receive the specially negotiated room rate of $245/night, single or double occupancy. These rates are only available through Tuesday, September 30, 2008. TMA cannot guarantee that the room block or hotel will not sell out before then. Please make your reservation soon. The New Orleans Marriott is located at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130. The guest fax number is 1-504-523-6755.

WITH THANKS TO THE 2008 ANNUAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Convention Chair
· Randall S. Eisenberg, CTP, FTI Consulting, Inc.
General Committee
· Adrian R. Frankum, FTI Consulting, Inc.
· Brent P. Hazzard, GE Commercial Finance
· Patrick C. Lagrange, Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC
· Spence J. Mehl, RCS Real Estate Advisors
· Frank A. Merola, Jefferies & Company, Inc.
· William Ng, FTI Consulting, Inc.
Education Committees – Plenary and Skill Builder Sessions
· Saul E. Burian, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin
· Faye B. Feinstein, Quarles & Brady LLP
· Holly Felder Etlin, CTP, AlixPartners
· Mark S. Indelicato, Hahn & Hessen LLP
· David F. McReynolds, American Capital Strategies Ltd.
· Lorenzo Mendizabal, EPIQ Systems Inc.
· David Peress, Crystal Capital
· Andrew M. Toft, Attorney at Law