This is a calendar of events of interest to Los Angeles bankruptcy professionals. All start times are Pacific Time. If you would like an event to be posted on "the dog," please send your announcement to J. Scott Bovitz. Include the link to the registration page on your group's web site. Thank you.
Notice from the clerk
The divisional offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed during the following dates and times:
| Division | Date and Time of Closure |
| Northern (805) 884-4884 |
Monday, August 31, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am |
| San Fernando Valley (818) 587-2864 |
Monday, August 31, 2026 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm |
| Los Angeles (213) 894-6751 |
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm |
| Riverside (951) 774-1102 |
Friday, September 4, 2026 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm |
| Santa Ana (714) 338-5348 |
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm |
The Court’s automated systems (e.g., CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, eSR, ePOC, and VCIS) will continue to operate during all Court closures unless noticed in advance. If you have an emergency bankruptcy petition or subsequent document that can only be filed in person during the divisional closure, please call the applicable division at the telephone number listed above to make arrangements in advance. You may also contact the Court’s Call Center at (855) 460-9641 for additional information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL
CLERK OF COURT
PROPOSED NATIONAL RULES AMENDMENTS
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) has proposed amendments to their respective rules and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. The public comment period ends February 15, 2027.
To view the proposed revisions, reports explaining the proposed changes, as well as information about submitting written comments or testimony at public hearings, please visit the Rules and Policies webpage on the U.S. Courts website at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.
KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL
CLERK OF COURT
August 18, Zoom
NCBJ, ABI. Challenges Courts Face in Diocese Cases. Hon. Glenn, Hon. Poslusny, Hon. Grabill, Ball, Singh.
August 20, wine tasting
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (members only). Wine tasting event at Norton Rose Fulbright. Los Angeles.
August 26, Zoom, 4:00 p.m.
California Lawyers Association. The Post Purdue Landscape: A Global Perspective. Hon. Jury, Gumport, Mihelic.
August 28, symposium
California Receivers Forum. Distressed Ag Symposium. Turlock.
September 8-10, conference
American Bankruptcy Institute. Southwest Bankruptcy Conference. Las Vegas.
September 12, Zoom
cdcbaa. 11th Annual James T. King Bankruptcy Symposium: Student Loans. Jimenez, Cohen, Hon. Reyes Bordeaux, Hayes.
September 16, Zoom
California Lawyers Association. The Employment Verdict And The Bankruptcy Filing: A Creditor’s Roadmap Through The § 523 Labyrinth. Sarah, Fraigun.
September 22, lecture
Financial Lawyers Conference. George M. Treister Bankrutpcy Law Update. Kidder, Gotberg.
September 26, seminar
IWIRC. On the Vine 2026. Victoria, BC.
October 6-7, conference
IWIRC. IWIRC@NCBJ. San Diego.
October 7-10, conference
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. Marriott Marquis, San Diego.
October 15, hybrid
Financial Lawyers Conference. Reconstruction Compensation Issues. Jones, Langton.
November 5, dinner
cdcbaa. Amy L. Goldman - 2026 Calvin Ashland Trustee of the Year. Universal City.
November 17, program
Financial Lawyers Conference. Nuts and Bolts. TBA.
November 20, seminar
Federal Bar Association. 23rd Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium. Los Angeles.
December 3-5, conference
American Bankruptcy Institute. Winter Leadership Conference. Palm Desert.
February 6, 2027, moot court
American College of Bankruptcy, Ninth Circuit Chapter. Fifth Law Student Bankruptcy Negotiation Competition. UCLA School of Law.
May 13, 2026, conference
California Bankruptcy Forum. Annual Conference. Palm Desert.