Subchapter V: Perks and Pitfalls (ECB261022-2B)

Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:20 PM to 3:35 PM

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Presented by the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section

About the Program

This panel, featuring a judge, subchapter V trustee, and practitioner, will provide an overview of chapter 11’s subchapter V, including a primer on eligibility and process; benefits and underutilized tools; and common issues to watch for.  The panel will also discuss the economic viability of subchapter V cases and common difficulties representing debtors in small business cases generally.

You Will Learn

About the basics of subchapter V
How to evaluate and assess when subchapter V is the right fit
About practical tips on subchapter V for both debtors and creditors

Who Should Attend

Attorneys practicing or interested in practicing Bankruptcy law in Connecticut.

Credit

CT: 1.25 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 1.5 CLE Credits (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml

Speakers

Judge Bonapfel1 Hon. Paul W. Bonapfel
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Ga., Atlanta, GA

Kara Rescia Kara S. Rescia
Rescia Law PC, Enfield