Spencer Fane was pleased to return as a platinum sponsor for the annual Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute on October 16-17 in Kansas City. Firm attorneys Eric Johnson, Andrea Chase, and Eric Peterson presented at the event, with Scott Goldstein also receiving the 2025 Michael R. Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award.
Presented by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) and the UMKC School of Law, the Institute provides a top-notch CLE/CPE program, with both business and consumer tracks led by bankruptcy judges, U.S. trustees, financial advisors, and other industry thought leaders. This year, Eric J. participated in the IWIRC breakfast and mentorship panel along Hon. Anita Shodeen, Hon. Brian Fenimore, Hon. Shon Hastings, Hon. Kathy A. Surratt-States, and practitioners Kristina Stanger and Tirzah Roussell. Andrea – who also serves on the Institute’s Advisory Board – joined the Fraud, Forensics and Defenses: Desperate Circumstances and Desperate Measures panel along with the Hon. Elizabeth Gunn and practitioner, Stephanie Drew. Eric P. was a presenter for Chapter 11 vs. Nonbankruptcy Alternatives along with practitioners Brent King, Sonette Magnus, and Eric Moraczewski.
At Spencer Fane, Eric J., Andrea, Eric P., and Scott are all valued members of the firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, which Eric Johnson leads. This team has built a strong reputation for skillfully guiding clients through insolvency matters and the complexities of the bankruptcy and receivership processes. Through their creative problem-solving abilities and pragmatic approach, clients are better equipped to maximize their recoveries and advance their business objectives.
Learn more about the Spencer Fane Bankruptcy team here.