NACBA's Members-Only Workshop 2026: Full Schedule

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

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7:30am HST

Track 3: Welcome Aboard: Representing Your Firm with Confidence

Friday October 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:45am HST

You are often the first voice a client hears and the first face they meet. This session focuses on professional communication, client interactions, telephone etiquette, email professionalism, and building confidence in every interaction. Learn how to create positive first impressions, strengthen client trust, and represent your firm with professionalism and polish.
Speakers: Amanda Smith (Jenny Doling Paralegal) need someone else

Speakers

Jenny Doling

Tax & Bankruptcy Attorney | NACBA Vice President | NACBA Board Member, J. DOLING LAW, PC

Jenny L. Doling is the Vice President of NACBA. She has served on its Board of Directors since 2018. Before serving on the Board, she was the NACBA State Chair for California. Ms. Doling is a California State Bar Certified Bankruptcy Specialist and a staunch advocate for Consumer... Read More →

Amanda Smith

Friday October 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:45am HST
Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Track 3, Newbie/Paralegal Track

8:45am HST

Track 3: Charting the Course: Petition Preparation, Schedules, and the Importance of Details

Friday October 9, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am HST

Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Petition preparation is more than data entry—it's the foundation of every bankruptcy case. This session explores best practices for preparing petitions and schedules, understanding why each section matters, identifying common errors, and ensuring accuracy and completeness. Learn how attention to detail can prevent delays, amendments, and unnecessary complications throughout the life of a case.

Speakers

Danielle Gains

Quality Control Manager, Allmand Law Firm, PLLC

Shanna Dinkins

Paralegal, Allmand Law

Shanna Dinkins grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. At age 12, she began work at a family-owned diner, Dairy Isle, selling burgers and shakes. She worked so she could save up enough money to buy a horse.

Upon graduating from L.D. Bell High School, she attended Tarrant County College for... Read More →

Carol Colliersmith

Attorney, Law Office of Carol Colliersmith

Ms. Colliersmith received her law degree from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida and has practiced exclusively consumer and small business bankruptcy law since 2001. She has been an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 8:45am - 10:00am HST
Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Track 3, Newbie/Paralegal Track

10:15am HST

Track 3: Catching the Right Wave: Intake Tips for Success

Friday October 9, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am HST

Aulani Ballroom | Haku

A successful bankruptcy case starts with a thorough intake process. Learn how to gather complete and accurate information, identify potential issues before they become problems, ask better questions, and help clients provide the documentation needed for a smooth case. This practical session will provide tools and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce mistakes from day one.

Speakers

Jonathan Vaknin

Jonathan N. Vaknin is a California consumer bankruptcy attorney and principal of Vaknin Law. Admitted to practice in 2009, he represents individual debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and related litigation. He actively practices in all four federal bankruptcy districts in California... Read More →

Kim Glibert

Office Manager, Law Office of John T. Orcutt, P.C.

Kim Gilbert is the dedicated Office Manager at the Law Office of John T. Orcutt, P.C., where she has proudly served for 33 years, guiding the firm’s impressive growth from a single-attorney office to a thriving practice of thirteen attorneys. Her leadership and operational expertise... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am HST
Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Track 3, Newbie/Paralegal Track

7:30am HST

8:45am HST

10:15am HST

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