Annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar 2026

Why Attend?

• Get up-to-date information on recent court decisions and pending cases impacting the practice of bankruptcy law in Virginia.

• Hear about various ethics rules, bankruptcy rules, and code sections as they relate to bankruptcy cases.
• Learn about recent Court opinions addressing whether the bankruptcy estate includes post-petition acquired assets, how a post-petition divorce can affect a bankruptcy estate, and issues raised when a debtor owns a business.

Cosponsored with the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Virginia State Bar

Join Virginia CLE and the Virginia State Bar Bankruptcy Law Section for their annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar, an informative program that addresses some of the most fundamental areas of bankruptcy practice in Virginia. A bankruptcy judge and highly regarded bankruptcy practitioners discuss strategies, provide practice tips, and review hot topics.

VSB Bankruptcy Law Section members save $20 on the registration fee!

Registration Deadlines:

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $60 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE^®.

Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates

MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.

Can’t Attend?

E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.