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Thursday August 29, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
May the Force of financial freedom be with you! Join us for "Bankruptcy 101: A Primer for Legal Aid Attorneys" – an intergalactic journey through the complex universe of bankruptcy law. This engaging presentation aims to demystify the process of bankruptcy for legal aid attorneys, providing them with a foundational understanding of bankruptcy basics that's as solid as beskar armor.

By equipping attorneys with this knowledge, they'll be better prepared to assist lower-income individuals and families in navigating the treacherous asteroid field of the bankruptcy process. Through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios featuring familiar galactic characters, and lighthearted Star Wars references, attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to increase access to this critical legal remedy for those in need.

From understanding the power of the automatic stay to avoiding the Dark Side of malpractice, this presentation serves as a hyperdrive jump for attorneys looking to expand their practice areas and make a meaningful impact on the lives of their clients. Whether you're a Padawan or a Jedi Master in the legal realm, you'll leave with valuable tools to help your clients achieve a fresh financial start. Don't miss this opportunity to become a true guardian of galactic finance!
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Miranda Guerrero

Attorney, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
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