Akerman is a sponsor of the American Bankruptcy Institute's 18th Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop. Jules Cohen will be a featured panel speaker on a session titled, "Scary Nightmares for Secured Lenders," which will address the equitable decisions rendered by courts that may modify, diminish, or impact secured claims or secured creditors’ pre-petition agreements. The program will also cover the limitations on the post-petition effects of a security interest based on the equities of the case, surcharge issues, as well as other equitable theories. This annual conference is attended by a broad array of professionals including attorneys, business leaders, accountants, and turnaround and related professionals.