The 44th Annual Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Seminar, organized by the Idaho State Bar Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section, is a premier event dedicated to the latest developments in bankruptcy law and practice. Scheduled from February 19 to 21, 2026, this in-person seminar will be held at The Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho.
The seminar will feature a comprehensive agenda, including presentations by nationally recognized speakers and jurists from the Idaho and Montana bankruptcy benches. Key sessions will cover topics such as Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel presentations, case law reviews, ethics updates, and discussions on the intersection of bankruptcy and technology. Attendees can also look forward to engaging activities like the "Bad Boys of Bankruptcy" podcast and the return of "Bankruptcy Jeopardy!"
In addition to the educational sessions, the event offers valuable networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception hosted by Foley & Freeman and the Annual Dinner and Awards Program. These gatherings provide a platform for professionals to connect, share insights, and celebrate achievements within the bankruptcy law community.
This seminar is ideal for attorneys, paralegals, court staff, and law students interested in enhancing their understanding of bankruptcy law. With 13.0 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits available, including 1.0 ethics credit, participants can fulfill their professional development requirements while gaining practical knowledge and expanding their professional network.
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Speakers(22)
Aaron R. Bell
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Brian M. Rothschild
Attorney at Parsons, Behle & Latimer
Attorney at Parsons, Behle & Latimer and Subchapter V Chapter 11 Trustee in Utah.
Carol K. Mills
Law Clerk at U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho
Law Clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.
Deborah Thorne, Ph.D.
Professor at University of Idaho
Professor at the University of Idaho.
Gary L. Rainsdon
Subchapter V Trustee at Idaho
Subchapter V Trustee in Idaho.
Glory M. Crocco
Law Clerk at U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho
Law Clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.
Honorable Benjamin P. Hursh
Chief Bankruptcy Judge at District of Montana
Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Montana.
Honorable Elizabeth Gunn
Judge at United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
Judge at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia.
Honorable Jennifer E. Niemann
Judge at Eastern District of California
Judge serving in the Eastern District of California.
Honorable Julia W. Brand
Chief BAP Judge and Chief Judge at Central District of California
Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Central District of California.
Honorable William J. Lafferty
Judge at Northern District of California
Judge serving in the Northern District of California.
J. Ford Elsaesser
Attorney at Elsaesser Anderson, Chtd.
Attorney at Elsaesser Anderson, Chtd.
J.B. Evans
Attorney at Dorsey Whitney, LLP
Attorney at Dorsey Whitney, LLP.
Joseph N. Pirtle
Bar Counsel at Idaho State Bar
Bar Counsel for the Idaho State Bar.
Lucas T. Hendershot
Attorney at Idaho State Bar
Attorney at the Idaho State Bar.
Matthew T. Christensen
Attorney at Ampleo
Attorney at Ampleo.
Matthew W. Grimshaw
Attorney at Grimshaw Law Group, P.C.
Attorney at Grimshaw Law Group, P.C. and Subchapter V Trustee in Idaho.
Megan Baker
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Pamela Foohey
Professor at University of Georgia School of Law
Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law.
Sidney J. Angstman
Law Clerk at U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho
Law Clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.
Steven T. Waterman
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Suzanne J. Hickok
Law Clerk at U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho
Law Clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho.
Event Details
- Date
- February 19-21, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boise, United States
- The Grove Hotel
- Pricing
- $200 - $400
- Audience
- Attorneys, paralegals, court staff, law students
- CLE Credits
- 13.0 CLE credits including 1.0 Ethics credit