NAFER 2024 Annual Conference

Arriving early in Santa Barbara? Join fellow NAFER members and conference attendees on Sunday, October 27 from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. for a coastal cleanup with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper.

Trash is making its way into our oceans at an alarming rate, so Santa Barbara Channelkeeper organizes frequent clean-ups that mobilize hundreds of volunteers every year to remove trash from beaches and creeks and prevent it from polluting the Santa Barbara Channel.

NAFER volunteers will work with the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper team at Haskell's Beach located adjacent to the Ritz, fully equipped with cleanup essentials: buckets, trash bags, gloves, and grabbers. Before dispersing to collect trash, attendees will receive a brief educational and safety presentation. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes you are willing to get dirty! NAFER Volunteer T-Shirts will be provided.

It can be both exciting and scary to walk in the front door that first day.  Even though the authorities have warned the entire Receiver's team that the operator could be armed and dangerous, the odds seem small that anyone would pull a gun on a group of professionals in business suits coming to take possession, right? Experienced and inexperienced receivers learn something new every time they do a takedown as a receiver. This panel of experienced receivers will provide invaluable insights that have helped them that first day in a receivership case, whether or not there are physical premises to take down. From taking over multiple locations simultaneously to digging through the trash for clues, the panel will share their responses to the expected and unexpected. While you cannot anticipate everything that will happen that first day, you can walk in as prepared as possible with tools to help you think on your feet and pivot as necessary.

Effective billing practices are essential for maintaining professionalism and ensuring smooth interactions with regulators and courts. This session will provide tips for creating good habits and avoiding common billing issues. In working with regulators, understanding specific guidelines, such as those from the SEC, and maintaining open communication is key to avoiding surprises. From the court’s perspective, detailed and ethical billing practices, such as avoiding double billing and properly staffing tasks, are critical. Attendees will also hear about a specific case study and tips learned in that scenario. Including how proactive communication can lead to better outcomes.

Come meet your NAFER committee chairs! Get involved & volunteer. This is how you make a difference and build your network. Action happens in the NAFER committees!

All young professional attendees are invited to attend this special cocktail party hosted by the NAFER Young Professionals Committee. Thank you to American Fiduciary Services for sponsoring this event!

Celebrate the kick off of the NAFER 2024 Annual Conference with fellow attendees.