Agenda

Oct 1, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

When a borrower files for bankruptcy, lenders must move quickly while carefully navigating the restrictions imposed by the Bankruptcy Code. From the automatic stay to proofs of claim, reaffirmation agreements, loan servicing, and discharge issues, even routine collection or servicing activities can create significant legal and regulatory risk if handled incorrectly. This webinar will provide a practical overview of how consumer bankruptcies affect financial institutions, with a focus on the operational and compliance issues that arise in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Participants will learn what actions are prohibited, what rights creditors retain, and how to manage consumer loans throughout the bankruptcy process while minimizing risk.

Topics

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS:

• Distinguishing between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy
• When, why, and how your institution should file a proof of claim
• Appropriate time to repossess and foreclose on collateral
• Recourse after the debtor is discharged

Speaker(s)

Shelli Clarkston, JD, LLM
Spencer Fane LLP

Shelli Clarkston is an attorney with Spencer Fane LLP where she provides financial institutions with proactive legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters. She received her law degrees from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. In addition, she has a master’s degree from Doane University.

Before joining Spencer Fane, Shelli was the Risk and Compliance Officer for a financial services technology platform with one of the world’s largest technology companies. She oversaw the platform’s regulatory compliance and handled all risk-related matters. She also has experience as general counsel for a community bank, where she managed all legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters.

Fees

Live Webinar - $279

• Unlimited connections for your institution
• Available on desktop, mobile & tablet
• Take-away toolkit
• Presenter’s contact info for questions

On-Demand Webinar - $279

• Unlimited & shareable access starting two business days after live stream
• Available on desktop, mobile & tablet devices 24/7
• Take-away toolkit
• Ability to download webinar video
• Presenter's contact info for questions

Live + On-Demand - $379

Get the best of both and save when you Bundle the Live & On-Demand Webinar registration! This option includes all the items listed above.

**100% surcharge applied to non-members.

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