Blank Rome partner Ira L. Herman will serve as a panelist at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s (“ABI”) New York City Bankruptcy Conference, being held Wednesday June 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a networking reception to follow. Blank Rome LLP is a proud Capital Sponsor of ABI and this Conference
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The New York City Bankruptcy Conference, one of ABI’s largest and most prestigious events—and one of the most significant gatherings of insolvency and restructuring professionals in the New York metro area—is the place to hear from the best and learn practical techniques and tips for meeting the challenges of today’s evolving insolvency landscape.
Participating in this advanced-level educational forum, designed especially for experienced insolvency professionals, provides invaluable opportunities to connect with the industry’s leading experts. An expanded workshop format allows for spirited exchanges between panelists and attendees, and a customized learning experience.
Ira, who is also a member of the Conference Advisory Board, will serve as a speaker on the “Ethic Panel”
session, taking place from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE SESSION
This session will examine current developments in chapter 11 professional ethics, including recent court decisions and best practices in disclosure for retained professionals. The panelists will discuss these issues in the context of certain factual hypotheticals intended to explore current case developments and the outer boundaries of chapter 11 disclosure and ethics rules and practice, including relating to the use of artificial intelligence technology in litigation.
Panelists:
- Moderator: Dion W. Hayes, McGuireWoods LLP | Richmond, Va.
- Hon. Melanie L. Cyganowski (ret.), Otterbourg P.C. | New York
- Daniel F. X. Geoghan, Cole Schotz, P.C. | New York
- Ira L. Herman, Blank Rome LLP | New York
- Kyle J. Ortiz, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | New York
- Hon. Elizabeth S. Strong, U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D.N.Y.) | Brooklyn
For more information, please visit the event webpage.
