NACBA's Members-Only Workshop 2026: Full Schedule

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

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

Track 3: Island Efficiency: Best Practices for the Bankruptcy Paralegal

Saturday October 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:45am HST

Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Strong organization is the key to a successful bankruptcy practice. From calendaring deadlines and tracking court notices to managing client communications and maintaining workflows, this session covers practical systems that help paralegals stay organized, reduce stress, and support attorneys more effectively. Walk away with proven strategies to improve productivity and case management.

Speakers

Carey Ebert

Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Office of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee

Ms. Ebert received her B.A. degree from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, cum laude in Public Policy in 1982. She received her J.D. in 1985 from Texas Tech University. She was been a member of the firm, Ebert Law Offices, P.C. since 1989 until 2019. Ms. Ebert is admitted to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and the United... Read More →

Shanna Dinkins

Paralegal, Allmand Law

Saturday October 10, 2026 7:30am - 8:45am HST
Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Track 3, Newbie/Paralegal Track

9:15am HST

Track 3: Motions That Matter: Understanding the Building Blocks of Bankruptcy Litigation

Saturday October 10, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am HST

Aulani Ballroom | Haku

Relief from stay, motions to avoid liens, motions to extend or impose the automatic stay, motions to incur debt, and more—what do they all mean, and why are they important? This session provides a practical overview of the most common motions encountered in consumer bankruptcy practice, helping attendees understand their purpose, timing, and impact on a case.

Speakers

Ahren Tiller

Ahren Tiller has been extensively practicing in the field of Bankruptcy Law for his entire career. Ahren Tiller is one of only four Attorneys in California tripled certified as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist, Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist, and a Business Bankruptcy Law Specialist... Read More →

Kim Glibert

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

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

Track 3, Newbie/Paralegal Track

7:30am HST

8:45am HST

10:15am HST

7:30am HST

9:15am HST

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