2025

This panel explores investors' perspectives on acquiring distressed commercial real estate in today's volatile market. The panelists delve into such key challenges as interest rate fluctuations, limited debt availability, economic uncertainty, oversupply and rising material costs. Gain insights from industry experts actively transacting in the current market, and discover their outlooks on the future of distressed real estate.

As the retail and real estate markets continue to evolve post-pandemic, is the long-anticipated recovery taking shape, or are new challenges on the horizon? This panel of seasoned experts explores the latest trends, risks and opportunities in distressed retail and commercial real estate. From shifting consumer behaviors to the ongoing transformation of office space demand, the panelists provide practical guidance and strategic insights for investors, landlords and debtor tenants navigating today’s complex market.

This panel, presented from the perspectives of a lender, attorney and investor, discusses how guarantees have changed over time, including their value, regulatory needs and more.

This panel discusses cutting-edge issues related to REIT restructurings and financings.

This panel discusses workout strategies for distressed real estate cases from lender and borrower perspectives, including what works, what doesn’t, tradeoffs, pitfalls and more.

This presentation will explore how generative AI is transforming the legal profession, including its ability to draft legal documents and marketing materials, and will address the professional, legal and ethical risks it presents. Attendees will gain practical insights on AI’s impact and limitations, as well as how to navigate this evolving technology effectively and responsibly.

This plenary will consist of small group huddles with judges and fellow attendees to work through case problems.

In this session, trustees of all types — chapter 7, subchapter V, chapter 12 and chapter 13, together with an attorney for court-appointed fiduciaries and liquidating trustees — share their perspectives on the commonalities and differences under each chapter. The panelists discuss how to avoid common mistakes and offer tips for success for counsel to debtors and creditors. Is the trustee a friend or foe? What if a case converts from one chapter to another? Can a subchapter V trustee act as a mediator? What happens if a trustee suspects fraud? Do trustees have any discretionary powers? Join us and find out!

With a focus on providing practical advice, this panel examines issues that may arise with respect to personal property in consumer bankruptcy cases. The panelists address current case law and issues related to property of the estate, valuations, exemptions, garnishments and turnover. Whether you represent debtors, creditors or trustees, this session is sure to be a “Wicked” good time.