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Join us as we explore the key factors shaping Europe's 2025 economic landscape, from trends in confidence, labor markets, wages, and inflation to geopolitical risks like US tariffs and EU political instability. We'll also examine credit risk developments, including business failures, B2B payments, and the 2025 interest rate outlook—insights to help you navigate Europe's evolving economy.

Speakers:

Markus Kuger, Chief Economic Advisor, Baker Ing Receivables Mgt

Markus Kruger is a freelance economist with extensive experience in macroeconomic and political analysis. Previously a lead economist for a global business information provider in the UK, he returned to Germany in 2021 and now advises Baker Ing on economic developments and political affairs.

An experienced report writer and public speaker, Markus has delivered keynote speeches, appeared on television, and provided in-depth research on economic and political trends. He specializes in translating complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences, helping businesses navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape.

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Validating credit history and payment patterns is becoming increasingly complex, especially when traditional methods—such as faxed, emailed, or mailed bank references—go unanswered. Without sufficient financial data, assessing creditworthiness can be challenging, potentially impacting business decisions.

This 30-minute session will explore how digital bank references can streamline credit evaluations, improve response rates, and enhance risk management. Paul Medlin, Sales Manager, will discuss:

• The advantages of digital bank references for faster, more reliable credit assessments
• How digital tools help credit managers prevent fraud, set accurate credit limits, and mitigate risk
• Strategies for improving response rates from financial institutions
• Real-world examples of credit managers successfully integrating digital processes 

Join us to learn practical solutions for modernizing credit assessments and ensuring access to the financial insights you need.

About the Speaker

Paul Medlin, Sales Manager, Thomson Reuters® Confirmation

With over 22 years of experience, Paul Medlin is responsible for guiding clients of all sizes to profitable technology solutions, with a core emphasis on Financial Services and the Fortune 500. He's dedicated to making sure Thomson Reuters customers in North America experience peak efficiency and security through the Confirmation platform.

Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, Paul now resides in Excelsior, Minnesota, and enjoys activities such as boating, fishing, golfing, and cross-country skiing.

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Join us for a comprehensive webinar tailored for credit managers navigating the complexities of liens and bonds in Washington State. This webinar will discuss crucial topics such as understanding lien laws, strategic bond management, compliance essentials, and effective risk mitigation strategies. Whether you're new to credit management or seeking to refine your expertise, this webinar offers practical guidance and actionable insights to safeguard your business interests effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and stay ahead in managing liens and bonds in Washington.

About the Speaker

Natasha Buchanan, Principal, Lanak & Hanna, P.C.

Natasha Buchanan is an experienced construction litigator that has dedicated her practice to handling the broad needs of contractors throughout the construction process. Natasha was named to the 2021 Southern California Rising Stars List as a top construction attorney by Super Lawyers.

Natasha represents a variety of general contractors, subcontractors and sureties in public and private works construction, contractual disputes, prevailing wage and employment law. For her contactor clients, she represent contractors from contract drafting, public agency bid disputes, the inception of a project to the resolution of claims in litigation, including prosecuting and defending construction contract claims. Natasha also represents sureties in the investigation and evaluation of performance and payment bond claims, project takeover and completion efforts and indemnity disputes.

Natasha also handles employment claims including prevailing wage claims, apprenticeship issues, labor claims and wage and hour litigation. She has successfully represented employers against labor claims in court and in administrative hearings related to prevailing wage laws and Labor Code compliance issues with the Labor Commissioner, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and Labor Compliance Programs.

Natasha has considerable trial and arbitration experience including jury and bench trials. Natasha has built a reputation for fierce advocacy by vigorously representing her clients, providing them with straightforward legal advice which leads to favorable results for them.

Prior to joining Lanak & Hanna, Natasha worked as a litigation associate for a regional law firm representing individuals and small businesses in the areas of business, commercial and real estate law.

Natasha continues to serve her alma mater as a member to the Chapman University Fowler School of Law’s Alumni Advisory Board. The board assists the law school in the planning of networking opportunities for alumni and current students and provides valuable input regarding career services, bar exam preparation, and MCLE opportunities. Natasha previously served a term as Chair of the Board (2014-2015).

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An inclusive approach to credit management can strengthen decision-making, enhance client relationships, and improve overall business performance. This webinar will provide insights into the importance of inclusivity in the workplace and its impact on credit professionals.

Key topics include:

• Defining inclusivity and understanding its role in workplace success
• Recognizing unconscious bias and how it influences decision-making
• Developing strategies to create a more inclusive and effective team culture
• Exploring leadership’s role in fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives

Join us to gain practical strategies for integrating inclusivity into your credit management approach to drive better outcomes.

Speaker:

Angela Thurman, PMP, Founder & CEO, Thruman & Co

Angela joined the aerospace field in 1988, working as an Electrical Engineer for NASA. Within a month of holding this position, she witnessed the STS-26 Space Shuttle’s return to flight following the Challenger disaster. She cites this as her favorite aerospace moment and still remembers the energy and excitement in the air that day.

She believes that manufactured goods are the backbone of the economy, and she continues to support this claim with the work that Thurman Co provides.

The intersection of her careers in manufacturing, engineering, and project management provides a unique area of expertise for Angela and Thurman Co. In the WiM feature, Angela discusses her certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in more depth.

She shares that she was trained by Dr. Harold Kerzner at NASA while she worked as an Electrical Engineer at NASA Glenn in Cleveland, Ohio. She would continue her career in this way, exploring many subject areas and gaining knowledge about diverse fields which she would eventually merge together with Thurman Co.

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Antitrust laws often spark uncertainty and misconceptions, especially in the realm of credit management. This webinar separates fact from fiction, providing credit managers with a clear understanding of antitrust regulations and their practical implications. Explore common myths, learn how to navigate compliance confidently, and discover strategies to safeguard your organization while fostering collaborative business practices. Gain the insights you need to ensure your credit practices align with legal requirements and industry standards.

Speaker:

Wanda Borges, Member, Borges & Associates, LLC

Wanda Borges is the principal member of Borges & Associates, LLC, a law firm based in Syosset, NY. For more than 29 years, Ms. Borges has concentrated her practice on commercial litigation and creditors' rights in bankruptcy matters, representing corporate clients and creditors' committees throughout the United States in Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court settlements, commercial transactions and preference litigation. She is the Immediate Past President of the Commercial Law League of America and has been an Attorney Member of its National Board of Governors, a Past Chair of the Bankruptcy Section and a past member of the executive council of its Eastern Region. Ms. Borges is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Turnaround Management Association, and is an associate member of the International Association of Commercial Collectors. She is a regular lecturer for NACM and its Affiliated Associations on commercial and corporate law (including ECOA, the Uniform Commercial Code and FCRA), insolvency matters, creditors' rights issues, antitrust law and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Ms. Borges has authored, edited and contributed to numerous publications including Thomson West's Enforcing Judgments and Collecting Debts in New York, the NAB book Out of the Red and Into the Black, the BCCA's Credit & Collection Handbook, the CLLA Commercial Law Journal, Bulletin, Debt 3 and Bankruptcy Section newsletters-including her treatise "Hidden Liens, Who is Entitled to What?"-and NACM's Antitrust, Restraint of Trade and Unfair Competition: Myth Versus Reality, Manual of Credit and Collection Laws and Principles of Business Credit. She has co-authored The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 - An Overhaul of U.S. Bankruptcy Law, also published by NACM.

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This webinar will provide a practical, creditor-focused introduction to the insolvency systems of four countries, using the U.S. bankruptcy process as a familiar basis for comparison. Bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers from Canada, China, Mexico, and the United Kingdom will join Lowenstein Sandler for a discussion about their respective countries’ insolvency systems. The panelists will discuss their countries' laws, courts, and procedures - with a particular emphasis on what trade creditors should be prepared to watch out for, including key parties, claims assertion and reconciliation, getting paid, case exit options, and clawback claims. Amid growing global economic uncertainty, this program is a “must see” for any member with significant international exposure

Moderator:

Bruce Nathan, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

With more than 35 years of experience in the bankruptcy and insolvency field, Bruce Nathan is a recognized leader nationwide in trade creditor rights and representation of trade creditors in bankruptcy and other legal matters. He has represented trade and other unsecured creditors, unsecured creditors' committees, secured creditors, and other interested parties in many of the larger Chapter 11 cases that have been filed. Bruce also handles letters of credit, guarantees, security, consignment, bailment, tolling, and other agreements and legal credit issues for the credit departments of institutional clients.

Among his various legal recognitions, Bruce received the Top Hat Award in 2011, a prestigious annual award honoring extraordinary executives and professionals in the credit industry. He was co-chair of the Avoiding Powers Committee, which worked with the American Bankruptcy Institute's (ABI) Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, participated in ABI's Great Debates at its 2010 Annual Spring Meeting—arguing against repeal of the special BAPCPA protections for goods providers and commercial lessors—and was a panelist for a session sponsored by ABI. He is a frequent presenter at industry conferences throughout the country, as well as a prolific author regarding bankruptcy and creditors' rights topics in various legal and trade publications. Bruce is a co-author of Trade Creditor Remedies Manual: Trade Creditors' Rights under the UCC and the U.S Bankruptcy Code, published by ABI at the end of 2011. He also has contributed to ABI Journal and is a former member of ABI's Board of Directors and former co-chair of ABI's Unsecured Trade Creditors Committee.

Presenters:

Stuart Brotman, Partner | Leader, Insolvency & Restructuring, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Stuart Brotman is Leader of the firm's Insolvency and Restructuring Group. Acting in all nature of insolvency proceedings, Stuart assists clients in bankruptcy, receivership and restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCCA), the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Winding-up and Restructuring Act.

Stuart has considerable cross-border experience, having advised clients under the CCAA and Chapter 15 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Advising both private and public companies, these clients include a broad range of stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, suppliers, customers and other contracting parties and monitors, receivers and trustees in bankruptcy. He also frequently represents prospective purchasers in pursuing and completing asset sales in domestic and cross-border insolvency proceedings.

Stuart is regularly involved in lending transactions, advising primarily on recovery and intercreditor issues. He has particular experience with the interaction between traditional bank financing and alternative financing in the mining sector (eg., streaming and royalties). Stuart also maintains an active commercial litigation practice.

An active speaker, Stuart regularly writes and presents on topics related to insolvency and creditors’ rights. Stuart is a member of the prestigious Insolvency Institute of Canada. He is recognized by Chambers Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, among other publications.

John Du, Partner, JunHe

Since joining JunHe, Mr. Du has successfully represented numerous multinational companies, many of which are Fortune 500 companies, in their China investments and operations in a variety of industries and services ranging from pharmaceuticals and biotech companies, auto parts, precision metal, new energy, data analytics, architectural design, entertainment, and cosmetics distribution. With assistance from his colleagues in JunHe’s China offices, Mr. Du has represented both US and Chinese clients in some highly difficult negotiations of M&A transactions as well as formations and separations of Sino-foreign joint ventures.

His successful representation of clients doing business in China has earned him special recognition, including Top Lawyer (M&A, China) nomination by AsiaLaw in 2011, and Leading Lawyer (Private Equity) nomination by IFLR 1000 in 2012, 2013 and 2014, and Leading Lawyer in Corporate/M&A by China Law and Practice in 2015. He is also a frequent speaker at such venues as PLI and ABA on legal issues relating to doing business in China.

In recent years, Mr. Du has also represented some blue chip Chinese companies in their expansion into the US market and has often acted as their outside general counsel on a variety of assignments, ranging from initial corporate setup to M&A and private investment. Along with other US bankruptcy lawyers, he has co-represented Chinese investors participating in US bankruptcy proceedings including 363 sales.

Ricardo Orea M., Partner CDMX, Santamarina + Steta

Ricardo is part of the firm's transactional and financial group with more than 15 years of experience in the practice areas of banking and finance, infrastructure project financing, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring and bankruptcy. He joined the firm in 2007 and was promoted to partner in 2020.

He has advised domestic, international and multilateral commercial and development banks, as well as other financial institutions, companies and project developers on a wide range of financing transactions, including social infrastructure, energy and transportation projects, as well as corporate, aircraft, vessel and other asset financing transactions. Ricardo's advice typically includes not only the structuring and implementation of financings but also refinancing and restructuring aspects of the same in coordination with the firm's dispute resolution team.

Ricardo also has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate matters in general, and has advised various national and international clients in investing and establishing a presence in Mexico, as well as in the acquisition of businesses and in strategic partnerships with other companies to develop projects in the aeronautical, manufacturing, energy and infrastructure sectors, among others.

Gawain Moore, Partner Restructuring & Insolvency, Walker Morris LLP

Gawain jointly leads our Restructuring & Insolvency Group with Duncan Lole. Gawain’s work is focused on insolvency and restructuring advice, in particular advice to directors of distressed companies, distressed M&A, complex cross-border insolvencies, the use of CVAs and schemes of arrangement as restructuring tools and insolvencies with a contentious element, including fraud.

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Join attorney Michael Murray for an insightful webinar on liens and bonds in California, tailored for credit managers. Gain essential knowledge to navigate the complexities of securing payments and protecting your rights in the construction industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and strengthen your credit management strategy!

About the Speaker

Micheal Murry, Principal Attorney, Lanak & Hannah, P.C.

Michael focuses on plaintiff-side construction and business litigation, particularly job rights cases including mechanics’ liens, stop notices, and payment bonds. On the business end, he has represented clients in a wide range of business matters, and has carved out a particular specialty in medical supplier cases, including the successful negotiation of a $1.75 million settlement against defendants who were threatening bankruptcy. Michael is also licensed in Arizona, where he handles contract claims, job rights and business litigation on behalf of Lanak & Hanna’s clients with interests there.

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Accurate cash forecasting is critical for maintaining financial stability and making informed business decisions. This webinar will provide credit managers with practical tools and strategies to enhance cash flow predictions. Presenters will discuss customer payment trends, manage receivables efficiently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy.

About the Speaker

JoAnn Malz, CCE ICCE, Director of Credit, Collections & Billing, The Imagine Group LLC

JoAnn Malz, CCE, ICCE, has spent her entire career in credit, growing from Credit Analyst to Director of Global Customer Financial Services. She is currently the Director of Credit, Collections, and Billing with The Imagine Group. JoAnn has been an active member of FORIUS/NACM North Central, NACM and FCIB. She earned her CCE certification in March 1998, FCIB’s CICP designation upon completing the International Credit & Risk Management course in December 2005 and then FCIB’s ICCE designation in January 2012. FORIUS awarded JoAnn with the Credit Executive of the Year in 2007. JoAnn served on the FORIUS Board of Directors, serving as chair from 2011-2012. She has also served on the FCIB Board of Advisors and the NACM National Board of Directors and is currently serving as NACM’s Chair

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Commercial chapter 11 filings have continued to surge in 2024 and that surge is expected to continue in 2025. The speakers will first discuss this significant uptick in commercial chapter 11 filings, the affected industries, and the reasons for the bankruptcy filing spree that have adversely impacted trade creditor recoveries. The speakers will then discuss the impact of repeat chapter 11 filings (Chapter 22), the leading bankruptcy venues for commercial chapter 11 filings, the continued trend toward fast-paced chapter 11 cases, and the critical role that creditors’ committees play in maximizing recoveries for trade creditors and limiting exposure on preference claims. The speakers will then review the impact of subchapter V small business bankruptcy filings on trade creditors and recent Subchapter V case law that is a mixed bag for creditors.

About the Speaker

Bruce Nathan, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

With more than 35 years of experience in the bankruptcy and insolvency field, Bruce Nathan is a recognized leader nationwide in trade creditor rights and representation of trade creditors in bankruptcy and other legal matters. He has represented trade and other unsecured creditors, unsecured creditors' committees, secured creditors, and other interested parties in many of the larger Chapter 11 cases that have been filed. Bruce also handles letters of credit, guarantees, security, consignment, bailment, tolling, and other agreements and legal credit issues for the credit departments of institutional clients.

Among his various legal recognitions, Bruce received the Top Hat Award in 2011, a prestigious annual award honoring extraordinary executives and professionals in the credit industry. He was co-chair of the Avoiding Powers Committee, which worked with the American Bankruptcy Institute's (ABI) Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, participated in ABI's Great Debates at its 2010 Annual Spring Meeting—arguing against repeal of the special BAPCPA protections for goods providers and commercial lessors—and was a panelist for a session sponsored by ABI. He is a frequent presenter at industry conferences throughout the country, as well as a prolific author regarding bankruptcy and creditors' rights topics in various legal and trade publications. Bruce is a co-author of Trade Creditor Remedies Manual: Trade Creditors' Rights under the UCC and the U.S Bankruptcy Code, published by ABI at the end of 2011. He also has contributed to ABI Journal and is a former member of ABI's Board of Directors and former co-chair of ABI's Unsecured Trade Creditors Committee.

Michael Papandrea, Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Michael Papandrea provides counsel to debtors, creditors’ committees, individual creditors, liquidating trustees and other interested parties with respect to corporate bankruptcy and creditors’ rights matters, including bankruptcy-related litigation.

Reliable and efficient, Michael is appreciated for his innate ability to effectively apply and communicate his understanding of the law and general business principles with respect to complex issues, both while providing advice to clients and while aggressively advocating on their behalf. Michael works tirelessly to understand clients’ needs and provide practical solutions that are reasonable, balanced, and favorable to the clients he serves.

Michael takes pride in his commitment to the community and provides pro bono representation to individuals and a nonprofit organization regarding bankruptcy and foreclosure-related matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Michael held multiple clerkships in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court; he clerked for the Hon. Jerrold N. Poslusny, Jr. (District of New Jersey), the Hon. Ashely M. Chan (Eastern District of Pennsylvania) and the Hon. Gloria M. Burns (Chief Judge, District of New Jersey). Michael applies the valuable insights learned from working closely and directly with these members of the judiciary to his everyday practice.

Andrew Behlmann, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Andrew Behlmann leverages his background in corporate finance and management to approach restructuring problems, both in and out of court, from a practical, results-oriented perspective. With a focus on building consensus among multiple parties that have competing priorities, Andrew is equally at home both in and out of the courtroom. He has a track record of turning financial distress into positive business outcomes. Clients value his counsel in complex Chapter 11 cases, where he represents debtors, creditors' committees, purchasers and investors.

Andrew writes and speaks frequently about bankruptcy matters and financial issues. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked in senior financial management at a midsize, privately held company.

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Predictions and preparations for the next decade inside the credit department. With a focus on how emerging technology will shape the future landscape of the credit and financial ecosystem.

About the Speaker

Chris Woodard, Co-Founder and CMO, Handle, Inc.

Chris Woodard has been in the technology world for almost 15 years and is a Co-Founder of Handle.com. Chris and his team at Handle leverage multiple variations of technology and artificial intelligence to help aid in better productivity and efficiency. He is passionate about teaching others the importance of understanding how to use emerging tech to your advantage.