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Thursday August 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Join Amy Allen and Samantha Kehl, seasoned legal aid attorneys, as they dive into the evolving world of student loan discharge in bankruptcy. Building on their popular session from last year, this presentation will decode the 2022 Department of Education guidance and showcase its real-world impact through compelling case studies.

Highlights include:
- A comprehensive breakdown of the new attestation standard and its "Infinity Stones" - powerful presumptions supporting discharge
- An in-depth analysis of "The Curious Case of Owen A. Lott," demonstrating the journey from intake to successful discharge
- Practical strategies for assembling your legal "Infinity Gauntlet" to combat student loan debt
- Insights into regional variations, ethical considerations, and future trends in student loan bankruptcy cases

Packed with superhero analogies and real-life examples, this session offers both novice and experienced attorneys the tools they need to become "Avengers" in the fight against crushing student loan debt. Attendees will leave equipped with a 100-page toolkit and actionable strategies to help clients achieve financial freedom.

Whether you're new to student loan adversaries or looking to level up your practice, this dynamic and interactive session promises to be both informative and entertaining. Join us to learn how legal aid attorneys can assemble to shape the future of student loan discharge in bankruptcy!
Moderators
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Sara Fix

Texas Legal Services Center
Speakers
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Amy Allen

Supervising Attorney, LANWT
Amy Allen has been licensed since 1991 and is the Supervising Attorney  for Housing, Consumer, and Public Benefits at the Fort Worth Office of Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. She is a proud graduate of LSU and Bates School of Law at the University of Houston. Her primary areas of practice... Read More →
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Samantha Kehl

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Samantha Kehl: Bankruptcy Attorney by Day, Chaos Wrangler by NightWhen she's not untangling the complexities of bankruptcy law as a Staff Attorney and Bankruptcy Practice Team Leader at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT), Samantha Kehl can be found negotiating peace treaties between... Read More →
Thursday August 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Room 410

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