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Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Sessions:

Thursday, June 7, 9:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

 

A. All in the Family: Dealing With the Distressed Closely-Held or Family-Owned Businesses

Moderator: Stephen B. Gerald, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

Glenn S. Bernabeo, Griffin Financial Group LLC

Harry Giacometti, Flaster Greenberg

Wanya du Preez, Deloitte CRG

Matthew Kerzner, Eisner Amper

 

B. And That’s the Bottom Line: Current Insights from Leading Lenders

Moderator: Inez M. Markovich, Spruce Law

Randi Hershgordon, Context Business Lending, LLC

Ron Kerdasha, MB Business Capital

Patrick Palcic, Bibby Financial Services

Mark Seigel, Veritas Financial Partners

 

C. No Merit: Key Updates from the Third Circuit and Beyond

Patti Jefferson, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Stephen V. Falanga, Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP

Jaime Luton Chapman, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor

Colin Robinson, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones

Eric Scherling, Cozen O'Connor

ConferenceAgenda

Thursday, November 14th  
11:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Community Service Activity 
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Leadership Planning Committee Meeting 
(For Committee Members Only)
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Opening Networking Reception at Fasken DuMoulin LLP
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Break / Transition
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dine-Around (Locations around Toronto)
   
Friday,
November 15th		  All Events at Fasken DuMoulin LLP, unless otherwise noted
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Canadian-Themed Networking Breakfast 
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Welcome
9:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Opening Remarks:
Conference Goals, Objectives, Overview 
9:10 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Speed Networking Exercise
9:55 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Panel: Mentorship/Titans 
Mentorship, Leadership, and Vision: How the titans of our trade got to where
they are 
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Panel: Cross-Border Restructuring
Breaking Barriers and Building Walls 
12:30 p.m.  - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Panel: Diversity and Inclusion 
Not Just an Old Wooden Ship
2:15 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Networking Exercise
3:00p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Panel: Cannabis and Distress
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Day 1 Closing Remarks and Announcements
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Break - Transition to Social Outing
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Social Outing at Spin Toronto
   
Saturday, November 16th  All Events at Fasken DuMoulin LLP, unless otherwise noted
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Morning Workout (pay your way) 
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast with Mimosa Bar
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Best Practices: Workshop on issue-handling at chapter levels (optional)
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

TMA NextGen Call for Volunteers 
11:15 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.  2019 TMA NextGen Chair's Presentation
11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Improv Workshop

One-part PowerPoint presentation and one part improv workshop. The core concepts of acceptance, communication, and spontaneity will be explored and built. These concepts are extremely valuable as they help individuals reach success through relationship building and crystal-clear communication.

The principles will be put into play through improvised scenarios and hilarious games. Attendees will be able to take these into the workplace and it will have a positive impact on the success of your company. 
12:35 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Break: Transition to Social Outing
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Optional: Group Activity 

HotelReservations

 

Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond St. W.
Toronto, ON M5H 2L2, Canada

Room Rate: 199 CAD/night  ($150) plus taxes
Reservation Phone: 1-800-267-2281
Group Booking Code: TMAN19
Online Reservations: Click here to make a reservation 

TMA strongly encourages you to make your hotel reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sell out!