TMA Turnaround Square: Tumultuous Times 2026

January 21, 2026
11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET
The second in our periodic series examining sweeping changes by the executive branch and President Trump’s second administration, including dramatic funding cuts in certain industries that may lead to meaningful opportunities in the turnaround space. Our panelists will look at a variety of topics, including: government and defense contracting; scientific and medical research (and the effect on university and hospital funding); agriculture and food programs; and deregulation of the financial markets.
Registration is FREE for TMA Members and $50 for non-members
1.2 CEU and CPE credits are available. 1 CLE credit in IL is anticipated.
TMA Turnaround Square: The New Restructuring Continuum- When Private Credit Shifts from Partner to Principal

February 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET
The pressure from extended hold periods, combined with rising debt costs, is creating a backlog of highly leveraged middle-market companies. Our panel explores the critical strategic shift private lenders must make: moving beyond temporary financial fixes, like payment deferrals, to demanding mandatory operational interventions. Discover how turnaround professionals are now centrally involved, frequently mandated to stabilize stressed businesses before they result in a consensual takeover or forced change of control by the lender. Join us to understand the new range of strategies defining value preservation in today’s evolving private credit ecosystem.
Registration is FREE for TMA Members and $50 for non-members
1.2 CEU and CPE credits are available. 1 CLE credit in IL is anticipated.
Panelists:
Matthew Micheli, Partner, Arnold & Porter
Hannah Robb, Partner, Wilton & Bain
Kunal Shah, Co-Head of Origination, Brightwood Capital
Ed Schaffer, CFO, Revolution Prep
Interested in being a panelists for a future webinar or have an interesting topic you think we should teach on? Send your inquiry to: education@turnaround.org.
All 2026 TMA Turnaround Square sessions are sponsored by: Second Wind Consultants
