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44th Annual Jay L. Westbrook

Bankruptcy Conference

Austin Nov 19*, 20-21, 2025 Four Seasons Hotel
*Wednesday Evening John C. Akard Lecture $795 Individual "Early-bird"  |  $895 after Aug 7  |  $995 after Nov 5 $715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) "Early-bird"  |  $805 after Aug 7  |  $895 after Nov 5 $635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) "Early-bird"  |  $715 after Aug 7  |  $795 after Nov 5
Live Webcast Nov 19-21, 2025 $795 Individual $715 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $635 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants
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Overview

Now in its 44th year, UT Law CLE's Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference is one of the premier bankruptcy programs in the nation. The conference attracts a stellar national faculty of prominent judges, academics, and practitioners. 

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Planning Committee

Eric M. Van Horn—Chair

Spencer Fane LLP
Dallas, TX

April Rogers—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Hon. John C. Akard

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Retired
Tomball, TX

R. Byrn "Byrnie" Bass Jr.

Attorney at Law
Lubbock, TX

Pam Bassel

Chapter 13 Trustee
Fort Worth, TX

Hon. Christopher G. Bradley

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
Austin, TX

Megan F. Clontz

Ferguson Braswell Fraser & Kubasta PC
Plano, TX

Brian T. Cumings

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Sean B. Davis

Winstead PC
Houston, TX

Abbey Ulsh Dreher

Bonial & Associates, PC
Dallas, TX

Ashley L. Harper

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Houston, TX

Hon. Stacey G. C. Jernigan

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Erin E. Jones

Jones Murray LLP
Houston, TX

Aaron M. Kaufman

Gray Reed
Dallas, TX

Deborah B. Langehennig

Chapter 13 Trustee
Austin, TX

Demetra Liggins

McGuireWoods
Houston, TX

Angela Littwin

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Ryan Manns

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Dallas, TX

Timothy A. Million

Husch Blackwell
Houston, TX

Kelli S. Norfleet

Haynes Boone, LLP
Houston, TX

Jay H. Ong

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Austin, TX

Michael R. Rochelle

Rochelle McCullough, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Cristina Rodriguez

The Office of Tiffany Castro, Chapter 13 Trustee
Houston, TX

Charlie Shelton

Hayward PLLC
Austin, TX

William L. Wallander

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Dallas, TX

Jay L. Westbrook

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Deborah D. Williamson

Dykema Gossett PLLC
San Antonio, TX

Megan Young-John

Porter Hedges LLP
Houston, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Nov 19*, 20-21, 2025 – Four Seasons Hotel
*Wednesday Evening John C. Akard Lecture
Live Webcast – Nov 19-21, 2025
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Individual
Last day for $795.00 Early Bird pricing: Aug 7, 2025
Last day for $895.00 Regular pricing: Nov 5, 2025

$995.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $715.00 Early Bird pricing: Aug 7, 2025
Last day for $805.00 Regular pricing: Nov 5, 2025

$895.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $635.00 Early Bird pricing: Aug 7, 2025
Last day for $715.00 Regular pricing: Nov 5, 2025

$795.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 14, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 17, 2025
Individual
Group (5 registrants minimum)
Group (10 registrants minimum)
Add-on
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 14, 2025

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 17, 2025

Venue

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Four Seasons Hotel

98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701-4082
512-478-4500 (reservations)
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Accommodations

We’ve arranged a room block at the Four Seasons Austin for event attendees. Information about the room block, including how to book and access the discounted rate, will be emailed to you along with your program registration receipt. 

Parking Information

Daily self parking: $22
Daily valet: $25
Overnight valet parking: $60

Additional Information

The conference will take place in the Four Seasons Ballroom located on the lake level of the hotel.

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