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August/September
2005 |
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AIRA
President’s Letter
Soneet R. Kapila |
Dear AIRA Members:
Since the organization’s inception, we
have branched out in several different directions that it is hard
not to recognize. With the 21st Annual Conference, we were able
to award the first certificates of the new CDBV educational program.
I would like to take a moment to mention Tracy Gopal, the recipient
of this year’s Manny Katten award. Over a year ago, the
launching of the CDBV program would not have been possible without
her invaluable assistance. Improving the quality of our programs
has always been a high priority in maintaining the AIRA is the
premier organization in our particular line of quality education.
I must extend the gratitude of the Association for our conference
co-chairs, Frank Conrad (Jager Smith, PC), Steve Darr (Mesirow
Financial), Paul Moore (Duane Morris), Bruce Smith (Jager Smith,
PC), and the entire Planning Committee. Many thanks to our Executive
Director; Grant Newton and the conference staff from AIRA, Beverly
Huard, Justin McCord, Aaron Crabtree, as well as the balance of
the staff in Medford for a job very well done and their perpetual
dedication. A special thanks to Noemi Contreras (Mesirow Financial)
and Kristin Petrucci (Jager Smith, PC) for assisting our staff
with the conference. I also thank all the sponsors for their generosity
during the 2005 Conference. Their contribution to a successful
conference is greatly appreciated.
The AIRA has four upcoming programs in the next
few months that we hope to see our members at.
- The West Coast Corporate Restructuring Conference
will be on September 29th at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco off
of Union Square. Topics will include: an “Overview of
Recent Developments in Business Bankruptcies”, “Critical
Vendor Motions After K-Mart”, “Successful Strategies
Used in Acquiring Distressed Companies”, among others.
The educational program will be followed by a Networking Cocktail
Reception.
- In November, AIRA and sponsors will be holding
a Breakfast and Dessert Reception on the 2nd and 4th, respectively.
This will be at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, TX.
- Finally, on November 17th, the New York Advanced
Plan of Reorganization Conference will be held at the Park Central
Hotel. Topics will include: 2005 Bankruptcy Amendments, Fresh
Start Accounting, Valuation, and others. This will be followed
by another Networking Cocktail Reception.
We hope that you enjoy the rest of the summer,
and look forward to seeing you at next year’s 22nd Annual
Conference in Seattle!
Best wishes,
Soneet R. Kapila,
CIRA
AIRA President
Soneet
R. Kapila is the founding principal of Kapila & Company.
After several years experience with international and regional
accounting firms, he formed Kapila & Company, which has concentrated
its efforts for many years in the areas of consulting and representing
bankruptcy debtors, creditor bodies and trustees. His practice
is concentrated in the area of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy,
and financial transactions litigation. He also regularly advises
clients about the insolvency implications involved in business
transactions. Mr. Kapila has served as Bankruptcy Trustee, Examiner
and State Court Receiver in numerous matters in the Southern District
of Florida. He has advised and represented debtors and creditors’
committees in formulating, analyzing and negotiating plans of
reorganization. Mr. Kapila is a recognized expert in fraudulent
conveyance and insolvency issues. He has provided expert testimony
and extensive litigation support services to law firms involving
complex insolvency issues. Mr. Kapila is a sitting trustee on
the panel of U.S. Bankruptcy Trustees in the Southern District
of Florida.
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