Join the leaders and key players in turnaround management, corporate restructuring and distressed investing at the 2012 TMA Spring Conference in Atlanta, April 3-5. The conference features top panelists covering the latest industry topics and excellent networking opportunities ideal for making deals and growing business.
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Opening Keynote: Derek Redmond, Former Olympic Icon
Former British Olympian Derek Redmond is welcomed to the host city of the 1996 Olympics for an inspiring keynote presentation. As one of Britain’s greatest Olympians, Redmond brings a unique perspective to what it takes to set goals, overcome obstacles and succeed.
While earning gold medals at World, European and Commonwealth levels, Redmond also saw more than his fair share of bad luck and heartache, most famously during the Barcelona 1992 Olympics when his hamstring snapped during the 400m semi-finals. A medal favorite, Redmond struggled to his feet and, along with his father, hobbled the remaining 250 meters in a scene that has become one of the most enduring in modern Olympic history. The inspirational footage has been seen around the world and has become synonymous with the ideals of good sportsmanship and determination.
Lunch Keynote: Gregory Miller, Chief Economist, SunTrust Bank
Gregory Miller shares his expertise which includes forecasting the national economy and interest rates as well as corporate investments, benefit policy, regulations, and mergers and acquisitions. Miller also provides insight from his role as past chairman of the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Banks Association, a national group of economists who meet with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to discuss the economy and monetary policy.
Continuing Education Credit
Continuing education credit may be earned by CTPs (up to 6.5 hours), accountants (up to 6.5 hours of CPE), and attorneys (up to 6.9 hours - dependant on state bars’ determination). Learn more about continuing education credit for this conference.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Take advantage of this great chance to showcase your business to a distinct audience of dedicated turnaround and corporate restructuring professionals. Download the sponsorship prospectus for complete details. Contact Judy Gawczynski, 312-578-2039 or jgawczynski@turnaround.org, for more information or to reserve a sponsorship.
Agenda
As of February 22. * Indicates invitation-only.
Tuesday, April 3
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Certification Oversight Committee Meeting*
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting*
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch – Executive Board, Board of Trustees and Certification Oversight Committee*
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
NextGen Reception
Attendees ages 45 are encouraged to attend.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Taste of Atlanta Opening Reception
Wednesday, April 4
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
OPENING SESSION
Keynote Presentation by Derek Redmond, British Olympian
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Capital Markets: Financing and Lending Outlook 2012
Will we continue to experience volatility or are the markets finally positioned for broad based and consistent growth across both debt and equity platforms? Panelists will discuss the state of the senior debt, second lien and mezzanine markets; types of structures employed to finance recapitalizations, distressed buyouts, and leveraged buyouts; and the outlook on securitized lending market (CLO’s) and BDC market.
Moderator
Mitchell Drucker, Garrison Investment Group
Panelists
Thomas Avery, Raymond James & Associates
Marianne Cordora, Regions Business Capital
Michael Egan, Monroe Capital LLC
Joel Holsinger, Fortress Investment Group LLC
Jay Indyke, Cooley LLP
Gary Prager, GB Merchant Partners
Judges View
Gain insight from a panel of judges as they discuss recent restructuring trends, important case developments and key issues.
Moderator
James H.M. Sprayregen, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Panelists
Hon. Mary Grace Diehl, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
Hon. John K. Olson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Hon. Robert E. Gerber, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Keynote Lunch Featuring Gregory Miller, Chief Economist, SunTrust Bank
TMA Chapter Awards
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Municipalities: Critical Consideration to Consider When Representing Parties in a Municipal Distress Matter
Are municipalities and special local governmental districts the next major wave of bankruptcies and restructurings? Recognizing the emergence of this new financial distress arena, the thorny topics that panelists will grapple with include: Who will be making retention decisions; how best to be positioned for such engagements; the complexities in satisfying the statutory pre-conditions for filing a Chapter 9; the possibilities for effecting a consensual restructuring without resort to bankruptcy; the unsettled principles surrounding the criteria needed to "cram down" a plan in Chapter 9; how best to gain judicial support for such a plan; and much more.
Moderator
Mark Kauffman, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Panelists
Patrick Darby, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Bill Roberti, Alvarez & Marsal
Stephen Spencer, Houlihan Lokey
J. Robert Stoll, Mayer Brown
Real Estate Update: A Tale of Two Markets – It was the Best of Times; It was the Worst of Times
Where do investors see opportunities for distressed properties today? Panelists will discuss the most effective methods for reaching property buyers and techniques distressed investors are utilizing to reposition less than prime real estate while maximizing realization on its value. Participants will also learn how to maximize your professional role to be of most value in optimizing results in the current real estate environment.
Moderator
Richard Hauer, BDO Consulting
Susan Smith, Marcum LLP
Panelists
Sarah Borders, King & Spaulding LLP
Bill Carroll, Regions Bank
Thomas Nealon, III, LNR Partners, Inc.
Dana Rowan, NAIOP
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Networking and Sales Made Easy: How LinkedIn, Salesforce.com and Other Social Networking Tools Can Help You Grow Your Business
Industry experts will explain how these tools will help you maximize the effectiveness of your network to grow your business. Learn how to efficiently manage your clients, network and grow potential referral sources through the use of technology. This panel will help you build your personal brand and generate more revenues.
Moderator
Ray Anderson, Huron Consulting Group
Panelists
Terry Dohrmann, Regional Vice President, Corporate Sales, Salesforce.com
Colleen Hartman, Social Media Marketing Lead at Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
Turnaround Industry Trends: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Turnaround industry leaders will explore recent trends in the turnaround industry by examining the economic and political impasse and its impact on restructuring opportunities. Panelists will review consolidation and expansion in the turnaround market and reallocation of potential clients by size and industry. Experts will also discuss bankruptcy case sizes and the implications on staffing and length of engagements; the recent foray of accounting firms into the CRO role; and middle market consulting trends.
Moderator
William Snyder, CTP, CRG Partners Group LLC
Panelists
Kevin Carmody, McKinsey & Company
Keith Cooper, FTI Consulting
John A. Dischner, AlixPartners
Kent Laber, CTP, Conway MacKenzie Inc.
4:45 p.m.
Education Sessions Conclude – Dinner on Own
9:00 p.m.
TMA After Dark
Thursday, April 5
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Private Equity/Investment Banking/Section 363 Case Study: Bankruptcy Code Provision or New Ferrari Model?
With increasing frequency, the time between filing a case and a 363 auction can be measured in days instead of weeks. Contracted timeframes, potential credit bidding controversies and a volatile financing market create conundrums for buyers, debtors, lenders and creditors’ committees alike. Case constituents must wrangle with the complexities of breakup fee triggers, competing bids and auction rule flexibility in pursuit of selecting the “highest and best” bid. Learn from a panel covering every side of a 363 case.
Moderator
Jeffrey R. Manning, CTP, BDO Capital Advisors LLC
Panelists
Judge: Hon. Paul Bonapfel, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
Counsel for the Secured Lender: Jesse H. Austin, III, Paul Hastings LLP
Turnaround Advisor: Timothy Hurley, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Counsel for the Unsecured Creditors: Jeff Pomerantz, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Investment Banker for the Debtors: Geoffrey Richards, William Blair & Company LLC
Counsel for the Stalking Horse: Larry Halperin, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP
Counsel for the Debtors: Chris Dickerson, DLA Piper
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Bank CEOs: Leaders of Lenders
Given reported softening in corporate appetites for business loans, how are lenders balancing the cost of capital with loan demands? Panelists will explore the support turnaround consultants provide to existing borrowers and discuss latest industry trends in forbearance for defaulted loans, new loan terms, lending competition and lender interest in underperforming companies.
Moderator
Jim Decker, Morgan Joseph
Panelists
Henry Jordan, Wells Fargo Capital Finance
Jeff McLane, Bank of America Business Capital
Michael Sharkey, Cole Taylor Bank
11:15 a.m.
2012 TMA Spring Conference Concludes
All events take place the Grand Hyatt Atlanta.
Note: Conflicting events may not be scheduled during TMA Spring Conference hours.
2012 TMA Spring Conference Planning Committee
Baker A. Smith, CTP, Co-chair, BDO Consulting Corporate Advisors LLC
Mitchell E. Drucker, Co-chair, Garrison Investment Group
Ron E. Meisler, Vice President of Conferences, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Ray Anderson, CTP, Huron Consulting Group
Scott Avila, CTP, CRG Partners Group LLC
David W. Bell, Bank of America Business Capital
Nicholas K. Campbell, Alvarez & Marsal
Kevin M. Carmody, McKinsey & Company
Keith F. Cooper, FTI Consulting
Joel A. Holsinger, Fortress Investment Group LLC
Timothy R. Hurley, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Richard C. Kennedy, CTP, Aurora Management Partners Inc
Charles M. Moore, CTP, Conway MacKenzie
Gary J. Prager, GB Merchant Partners
Geoffrey A. Richards, William Blair & Company LLC
John W. Simmons, Kiesewetter Wise Kaplan Prather PLC
Susan M. Smith, Marcum LLP
Larry Swinney, Wells Fargo Capital Finance
Ex-Officio Committee Members
Kenneth R. Yager, II, Vice President of Education, MorrisAnderson
Russell K. Burbank, CTP, Vice President of Certification, Burr Pilger & Mayer LLP
