NACBA's Members-Only Workshop 2026: Full Schedule

WELCOME TO NACBA’s MEMBERS-ONLY FALL WORKSHOP IN MAUI, HI!

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1:00pm HST

Welcome Remarks & Plenary Session: Setting the Course: Key Case Law and Legislative Developments

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST

This comprehensive plenary session offers practitioners a critical update on the latest case law and legislative developments affecting consumer bankruptcy. Attendees will explore emerging circuit splits, recent Supreme Court rulings, and statutory shifts, equipping them with the substantive knowledge required to navigate evolving legal frameworks and effectively advocate for their clients.

Speakers

Jim Haller

Haller Law

Ed Boltz

Partner, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt PC

Mr. Boltz received his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993 and his J.D. from George Washington University in 1996. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, where he has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice before... Read More →

Henry Sommer

Henry J. Sommer has litigated many major cases involving bankruptcy, consumer law, civil rights and other issues. Previously, he was the head of the Consumer Law Project at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, where he worked for over 21 years and Supervising Attorney at the... Read More →

Ike Shulman

Shulman Law Offices

In 1992, Ike Shulman led the effort to organize the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys ("NACBA") to provide consumer debtors with an effective voice in the legislative process. Mr. Shulman was elected NACBA’s first president, and served in that position through... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm HST
Aulani Ballroom | Maile & Haku

Plenary

2:00pm HST

Plenary Session: Charting a Path Through Student Loan Discharge & Guidance

Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

Aulani Ballroom | Maile & Haku

Navigating student loan dischargeability remains a complex challenge for bankruptcy professionals. This session offers a detailed analysis of the current legal landscape, with a strong focus on recent Department of Justice and Department of Education guidance. Participants will learn practical, step-by-step strategies for evaluating undue hardship claims, preparing necessary documentation, and successfully litigating student loan discharges in bankruptcy court.

Speakers

Najah J. Shariff

Assistant United States Attorney | Tax and Bankruptcy Section, United States Attorney's Office | Central District of California

Najah J. Shariff is an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the United States Attorney’s Office, Tax Division, in downtown Los Angeles. Ms. Shariff represents the United States, on behalf of the IRS, in bankruptcy tax and civil tax litigation matters in the United States... Read More →

Tara Salinas

Managing Attorney, Salinas Law Group, LLC

Tara Gaschler Salinas is the founder and managing attorney of Salinas Law Group LLC in Denver, Colorado. Her practice focuses on consumer Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy and litigation, as well as student loan law. She founded her law firm in 2003 and has handled hundreds of personal and... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
Aulani Ballroom | Maile & Haku