Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference
by Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court Judges and the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee
The Bay Area Bankruptcy Judges' Conference is an annual event organized by the Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court Judges and the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee. This conference brings together legal professionals to discuss current issues and developments in bankruptcy law.
The 2026 conference will feature sessions on Fraudulent Transfer Law in Ponzi Scheme Cases, Foreclosure Law Update, and Complying with an Attorney's Duty of Technological Competence while using Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, there will be a special presentation where Judge Lafferty will interview Judge Novack about his time on the bench, with questions submitted by attendees.
The event will take place on January 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, followed by a hosted reception from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It will be held at the Golden Gate Club in San Francisco, CA. Registration assistance is provided by the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum, acting as the fiscal agent for the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee.
This conference is ideal for bankruptcy practitioners, legal scholars, and professionals interested in the latest developments in bankruptcy law. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from experienced judges and network with peers in the field.
Speakers(4)
Hon. Charles Novack
Judge at United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge Charles Novack serves on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.
Hon. William J. Lafferty
Judge at United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge William J. Lafferty serves on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.
Judge Charles Novack
Judge at United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge Charles Novack serves on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.
Judge William J. Lafferty
Judge at United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge William J. Lafferty serves on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.
Event Details
- Date
- January 30, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Golden Gate Club
- Audience
- Bankruptcy practitioners, legal scholars, and professionals interested in bankruptcy law.
- CLE Credits
- CLE credit for programs is pending approval. (3 hours total including 1 hr of ethics)