Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:00am to 1:00pm

(two one-hour programs)

This program will be held live at

UWLA School of Law

21650 W. Oxnard Street, Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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Or attend via Zoom

PERFORMING INFORMAL AND FORMAL DISCOVERY IN BANKRUPTCYCASES AND ADVERSARY MATTERS

11:00am - 12:00pm



Speakers:

Hon. Ronald Clifford III | Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of

California - Northern Division

Alan W. Forsley | Partner, FLP Law Group, LLP

Jessica Bagnanov | Partner, BG Law

Moderated by Roksana D. Moradi-Brovia | Partner, RHM Law LLP

This program will cover the basics and practice tips on when and how to perform discovery in bankruptcy cases and adversary matters, and how to avoid possible sanction motions. This will refresh your discovery skills and give you numerous new practice tips.

BK DEFINITIONS

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Speakers:
Hon. Ronald Clifford III | Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California - Northern Division

Steven R. Fox | The Fox Law Corporation

2 Hours of CLE Credit Provided.

CALVIN ASHLAND AWARDS DINNER

NOVEMBER 5, 2026

Special Prorated Membership For Remainder of 2026

Join cdcbaa at a prorated rate 

Join now for a special prorated membership of $150 which entitles you access to the remaining October program. Also, you will receive member benefits including one ticket to the Calvin Ashland Awards Dinner ($125 for non-members), and access to our very active cdcbaa listserve. 

For 2027, the membership dues will remain at $250 for the full year. That includes eight programs, four additional Quarterly Reviews, the 2027 Calvin Ashland Awards Dinner in November, and access to our listserve, on which you can discuss the latest bankruptcy issues with knowledgeable and experienced members. 

To become a member:

• Log on to https://bklawyers.org and pay online.

• Mail the Application along with your $150 check for your 2026 memberhsip or $250 check for your 2027 membership payable to cdcbaa, to cdcbaa Treasurer, Jeffrey Hagen, 4559 San Blas, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.

• Contact our administrator Linda Righi at admin@bklawyers.org or

at 412-576-9179.

cdcbaa Officers for 2026

President: M. Jonathan Hayes

Vice President: Roksana Moradi-Brovia

CFO/Treasurer: Jeffrey Hagen

Secretary: Lucy Mavyan

Sergeant-at-Arms: Hale Andrew Antico

Administrator: Linda Righi

2026 Board of Directors

M. Jonathan Hayes, Past President (2013-2014)

Roksana Moradi-Brovia, Past President (2018-2019)

Jeff Hagen

Lucy Mavyan, Past Co-President (2022-2023)

Hale Andrew Antico Past President (2020-2021 and 2024-2025)

Keith Higginbotham Past Co-President (2022-2023) and Past President (2011-2012)

David Jacob

Tom Ure

Marcus Tiggs

Nancy Clark, Past President (2015-2016)

Gary Wallace 

Stella Havkin

Richard Heston

Mark Jessee

Michael Massmann

Angela Gill

Summer Shaw

Past-Presidents

Hale Andrew Antico 2025

Hale Andrew Antico 2024

Lucy Mavyan & Keith Higginbotham 2023

Lucy Mavyan & Keith Higginbotham 2022

Hale Andrew Antico 2021

Hale Andrew Antico 2020

Roksana Moradi-Brovia 2019

Roksana Moradi-Brovia 2018

Peter Lively 2017

Nancy Clark 2016

Nancy Clark 2015

M. Jonathan Hayes 2014

M. Jonathan Hayes 2013

Keith Higginbotham 2012

Keith Higginbotham 2011

Pat Green 2010

Jim King 2009

Louis Esbin 2008

Brett Curlee 2007

Brian Wirshing 2006

David Tilem 2005

Dennis McGoldrick 2004