AFBA 7th Annual Conference

Welcome to the AFBA 7th Annual Conference! Join us for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, cocktails and more. This in-person event will be held at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, a fantastic venue for our gathering, with a welcome cocktail reception at Castell Rooftop Lounge on Sunday evening. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow professionals in the industry and gain valuable knowledge. Mark your calendars and get ready for learning and collaboration at the AFBA 7th Annual Conference!

PANELS ON:

• Recent Caselaw - update on cases and litigation trends affecting the industry
• Bankruptcy - latest trends, best practices and interesting case study on what to do if your lender files for bankruptcy!
• Fair Lending; Disclosures and Adverse Action Notices - When regulations create business work streams - the need for consistent approach & the impact on underwriting deals
• California Section 1286 - how to be prepared for the implementation of this new law
• California DFPI Enforcement Activity - hear from CA attorneys as to what they are seeing & anticipating in enforcement actions from the CA Dept of Financial Protection & Innovation
• New York, New York! - Discussion of the NY AG litigation against revenue-based financing providers and the recent flurry of proposed legislation affecting our industry
• State Regulatory Updates - latest happenings at other State AG & regulatory offices
• Insuring your Company – how to appropriately insure your revenue based finance business
• Intersection of Innovation & Regulation - how business people need to balance product innovation & business development against a dynamic regulatory environment
• Arbitration - latest developments in utilizing arbitration for dispute resolution
• Political updates - hear from the insdustry's trade associations on what they're seeing & anticipating for our industry on the political landscape this year
• UCC discussion - latest thoughts on implementing UCC measures
• Presentation of the Gregory J. Nowak Impact Award to an individual who has made a significant impact in the alternative finance legal community

EARN CLE CREDITS!! Professional Practice: 4 hours (300 minutes).

We are still finalizing panelists, but here is the current agenda:

WELCOME RECEPTION, Sunday evening June 8 (all registrants welcome) - Come join us for an evening of cocktails, apps & networking! 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Casttell Rooftop Lounge, AC Hotel Times Square, 260 W.40th Street, NYC.

DAY ONE - Monday June 9 (Lawyers only; CLE credits available)

• 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Registration
• 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Panel Discussions
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Keynote Speaker, Maryland Delegate Mark Edelson
• 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Impact Award
• 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Panel Discussions

Cocktail Reception on the Terrace at Katten. 5:30-7:30pm. Open to all registrants.

DAY TWO - Tuesday June 10 (all registrants welcome)

• 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Registration
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussions
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch
• 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Panel Discussions
• 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Networking Hour
• Coffee, snacks, and discussions with speakers/sponsors
• 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: New York New York!

3:45 PM: Conference Concludes

ANNOUNCING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The AFBA is fortunate to announce Mark Edelson, attorney and member of the Maryland House of Representatives, as this year's Keynote Speaker. Join us over lunch for a fireside chat with this distinguished attorney.

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Mark's family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1999. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy and criminal justice from Georgia State University in 2007. In 2010, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law and was admitted to the Maryland Bar that same year. He was later admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in 2011 and the Florida Bar in 2012.

Professionally, Edelson began his legal career at Goldman & Goldman, P.A., where he eventually led the firm's litigation division. Since 2017, he has been a partner at the law firm of Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin, White, focusing on business and commercial litigation, including financial, real estate, and fiduciary disputes. He has for many years represented small-business financing clients, advocting for them in multiple states. Additionally, Edelson serves as an adjunct professor at Goucher College, teaching a course in Law and Society.

Mark has been actively involved in the Baltimore community. He served as president of the Canton Community Association from 2018 to 2023 and as vice-chair of the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee. He has also served on the boards of directors for The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and the Baltimore Jewish Council.

In 2022, Mark successfully ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 46 and is currently a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He is also a member of the Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus and the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.

Info: Castell Rooftop Lounge, AC Hotel NYC | 260 W 40th St, NY 10018.


Opening cocktails and networking for all attendees.

Info: Breakfast, followed by panel discussions. Attorneys only.

Info: Join us for networking on the Terrace at Katten's offices. Open to all registrants.

Info: Breakfast, followed by panel discussions. Open to all registrants.

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