2026BICRSECTION EDUCATIONAL/SOCIALRETREAT

The American Club–Kohler WI

Thursday and Friday, February 26 - 27, 2026

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26,2026

12:00 – 1:30      Lunch –Decrypting Crypto - Cryptocurrency Basics for Bankruptcies

                       and Workouts; Introduction to Bitcoin

                        Great Lakes Ballroom

                              Ronald A. Spinner, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C., Detroit MI

1:45 –3:00        Wisconsin Judges Pass the Mic: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

                        Great Lakes Ballroom

·         Hosts: Michael J. Maloney, Watton Law Group, Milwaukee WI

Claire Ann Richman, Richman & Richman LLC, Madison WI

·         Hon. Rachel M. Blise, Eastern/Western District of WI Bankruptcy Court

·         Hon. Catherine J. Furay, Western District of WI Bankruptcy Court

·         Hon.G. Michael Halfenger, Eastern DistrictofWI BankruptcyCourt

·         Hon. Beth E. Hanan, Eastern District of WI Bankruptcy Court

·         Hon.Katherine M. Perhach, Eastern Districtof WI BankruptcyCourt

3:15 –4:30        Concurrent Sessions:

                        Consumer Family Issues and Marital Property in Bankruptcy

                              Thunder Bay    

·         Hon. Meredith S. Grabill, Eastern District of LA Bankruptcy Court

·         Paul G. Swanson, Swanson Sweet LLP, Oshkosh, WI,

·         Nathan I. Zimmerman, Zimmermann Law Offices SC, Milwaukee, WI

                        Commercial Claims: Asserting & Objecting Tips/Tricks for Lenders,

Vendors & Executory Contract Holders, including interest rates and amortization

                              Marquette Bay 

·         Moderator: Eric A. Ristau, Laffey, Sebranek, Auby & Ristau SC, Madison, WI

·         Beth M. Brockmeyer, Cramer Multhauf LLP, Waukesha, WI

·         Sara C. McNamara, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, Milwaukee, WI

·         Davis W. Sullivan, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Milwaukee, WI

4:30 – 5:00        Bloody Mary Break sponsored by Kerkman & Dunn

                            Great Lakes Foyer

5:00 – 5:50         Ethics Presentation

                        Great Bay Ballroom

·         Hon. Meredith S. Grabill, Eastern District of LA Bankruptcy Court

·         Kelly M. Smith, Phillips A Norman, P.C., Brookfield WI

·         Mason Higgins, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, Madison, WI

6:00 – 6:30        Cocktail Half Hour cash bar

                              Great Lakes Foyer

6:30 – 10:00      Dinner

                       Casino Night – Vegas on Wheels, with playlist by Olivier Reiher

                        Great Lakes Ballroom

2026 BICR SECTION EDUCATIONAL/SOCIAL RETREAT

The American Club – Kohler WI

Thursday and Friday, February 26 - 27, 2026

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026

8:30 –9:30        Breakfast Buffet Spectacular    

                            Great Lakes Foyer

9:00 –10:30      NationalCase LawUpdate – 50/50 Consumer/Commercial

                       Great Lakes Ballroom

·         Hon.G. Michael Halfenger, Eastern DistrictofWI BankruptcyCourt

·         Hon. Meredith S. Grabill, Eastern District of LA Bankruptcy Court

·         Hon. Louis M. Phillips, (ret.), Kelly Hart & Pitre, Baton Rouge, LA

·         Bill Rochelle, American Bankruptcy Institute, Editor-at-Large, Alexandria, VA

10:30 –10:45    Coffee and Move

                            Great Lakes Foyer

10:45 – 11:45    Concurrent Sessions:

                       Drafting a Chapter 13 Plan

                              Thunder Bay  

·         Kristin Beilke, Office of Standing Ch 13 and 12 Trustee, Madison, WI

·         Rebecca Quiroz, Office of Ch 13 Trustee, E. Dist. WI, Oshkosh, WI

·         Chris Schimke, Office of the Ch 13 Trustee, E.Dist. WI, Milwaukee, WI

·         Andrew M. Golanowski, Geraci Law LLC, Wauwatosa, WI

                        SBA Loans: Basics, Types, Offers in Compromise, Collateral, 11s and 13s

                              Marquette Bay         

·         Kimberly P. Sebranek, Laffey, Sebranek, Auby & Ristau,S.C., Madison, WI

·         Devon J. Eggert, Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C., Eggert, WI

·         Jason Monnett – President, WBD

·         Brian Quirk – Loan Closing, WBD

5 Reasons to Attend:

1. Network with Industry Leaders
   Connect with top legal professionals and influential voices in the field. Exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and build relationships that strengthen your practice.
2. Quality, Timely Programming
   Stay at the forefront of bankruptcy law with expertly curated sessions covering emerging trends and key developments. Our dynamic speakers deliver practical insights you can apply right away.
3. Gain a Fresh Perspective
   Step outside your daily routine and engage in an environment that sparks creativity. Leave inspired with new ideas and innovative approaches for serving your clients.
4. Experience Innovation in Action
   Explore cutting-edge tools, technologies, and strategies redefining bankruptcy practice. Learn directly from innovators who are shaping the future of the profession.
5. Invest in Your Growth
   Take time to recharge and refocus on your personal and professional development. Return to your practice energized, motivated, and ready to excel.

BICR Section Members $475

Non-Section Members $550

Tuition & Join the Section $515

Non-Attorney Staff (when registering with an attorney) $475

Thursday Guest Registration & Lunch $60

Thursday Guest Registration & Dinner $165

The 2026 BICR Educational/Social Retreat is produced by the Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Creditors' Rights Section. 

PINNACLE® passbooks, PINNACLE® Ultimate Passes, and CLE certifcates cannot be used at this section proram.

This event and the CLE sessions will not be recorded or available for replays. 

 REGISTRATION

• Register Online

• Call the State Bar of Wisconsin at (800) 728-7788

• Download the registration form and mail it to: State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights Section, P.O. Box 7158, Madison, WI 53707-7158

• Fax your registration form to (608) 257-5502

CANCELLATIONS

• All requests for registration cancellations received by January 30, 2026, will be refunded in full.

• Any cancellation received between January 31, 2026, and February 16, 2026, will be refunded less a $175 cancellation fee.

• Cancellations received after February 16, 2026, will not be refunded. 

We're so grateful for the sponsors that help make this event possible! If you're interested in sponsoring the 2026 BICR Section Educational Retreat, please complete this form. 

Payment for the sponsorship should be payable to "State Bar of Wisconsin" and mailed or faxed with this agreement to: 

State Bar of Wisconsin

Attn: Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Section

PO Box 7158

Madison, WI 53707-7158

Fax (608) 250-6020

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Rooms are available at the American Club for $201 plus tax, with a discounted resort fee for a king or double. The room block ends at 5:00 PM on February 4, 2026. After that, availability and discounted rates are not guaranteed. Reserve your room now to ensure you don’t miss out.

To book, call the American Club at (855) 312-7553 and reference code “686142” for the State Bar of Wisconsin BICR Section Retreat rate.