April 15, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher partner Donald Maurice on Friday, May 8 will chair the New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Law Conference, a forum for scholarship, policy development, and practitioner engagement focused on consumer finance and economic justice, with particular emphasis on New York law and markets.

Maurice Wutscher is sponsoring this CLE event, which will bring together academics, judges, regulators, advocates, and industry stakeholders to discuss legal and technological developments in consumer financial law, including class actions, the NY Fair Act, default judgments and access to justice, student lending, and artificial intelligence.

Additionally, Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will moderate a discussion on current issues in consumer bankruptcy with judges from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New York.

Preceding the conference luncheon, Samuel A.A. Levine, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, will deliver a keynote speech.

The program agenda includes:

In re Capital One 360 Savings Account Interest Rate Litigation: A View from Class Counsel and the AG: Moderator: Donald S. Maurice, Maurice Wutscher LLP; Panelists: Philip M. Black, Wolf Popper LLP; Adam Riff, Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Frauds and Protection, Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York.

Getting to Know the NY Fair Act: Moderator: Ben Wolf, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP; Panelists: Jane Azia, Bureau Chief, Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau at Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York; Alec Webley, Asst. Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York.

Default Judgments and Access to Justice: By the Numbers: Panelists: Hon. Allison Greenfield, NYC Civil Courts; Ingrid Gillies, The Pew Charitable Trusts; Eshaan Kawlra, The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Hot Topics in Student Lending: Panelists: Winston Berkman-Breen, Legal Director, Protect Borrowers; Badri Sridhar, Managing Director, FTI Consulting; Alex Ricci, President, National Council of Higher Education Resources.

AI and Access to Justice: Speaker: Katherine Forrest, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Current Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy: Moderator: Alan C. Hochheiser, Maurice Wutscher LLP; Panelists: Hon. Shireen Barday, US Bankruptcy Court, SDNY; Hon. Elizabeth Stong, US Bankruptcy Court, EDNY.

The Consumer Financial Law Conference will be held at the New York City Bar Association (42 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes a networking breakfast, luncheon and post-program mixer. The conference is open to nonmembers and will provide at least 5.0 hours of CLE. For more information and to register, click here.

Donald Maurice represents the financial services industry, successfully litigating matters in appellate and trial courts throughout the country in individual and class actions and guiding businesses, trade associations and financial services companies nationwide in regulatory and compliance matters including data privacy and ethics. He has been retained as counsel for amicus curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and frequently testifies before state legislatures. Mr. Maurice is outside counsel to RMAI and serves as chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Consumer Affairs Committee. He is a regent of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers and a fellow of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of New Jersey Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

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Feb. 4, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will present the MyLawCLE live webinar course, “Automatic Stay Pitfalls and Sanctions: Creditor Lessons from Recent Bankruptcy Case Law,” on Feb. 20 from 1 pm to 3:10 pm ET.

This CLE program examines key judicial decisions interpreting the automatic stay under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, with a focus on creditor conduct that most often leads to sanctions. Attendees will gain practical guidance on navigating pre- and post-petition issues, understanding evolving standards around estate property, and protecting creditor rights while minimizing exposure to stay violations.

CLE credits will be provided. For more information and to register for the course, click here. Use code AutoStay26 when registering.

Alan Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers, ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers. He currently co-chairs the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.

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Jan. 27, 2026 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will share essential strategies to avoid sanctions in bankruptcy proceedings at the 2026 RMAI Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Mr. Hochheiser and panel will review recent bankruptcy cases involving sanctions for stay, discharge injunction, and proof of claim violations. Attendees will learn how the courts are interpreting what constitutes a violation and understand the potential liabilities.

For more information about the Receivables Management Association International conference click here.

Alan Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers, ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers. He currently co-chairs the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.

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Dec. 16, 2025 — Alan Hochheiser, a leading bankruptcy practitioner at national boutique firm Maurice Wutscher LLP, has been selected to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list for his outstanding work in Consumer Bankruptcy law.

Each year, only five percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Mr. Hochheiser advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

Among his accomplishments, he has successfully resolved non-dischargeable claims based upon fraud conversion and breach of fiduciary issues and has successfully handled the assumption of leases in the bankruptcy of a major airline.

Mr. Hochheiser co-chairs the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. He has been named to ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

About Maurice Wutscher LLP

Maurice Wutscher LLP is a boutique law firm founded in 1995 with offices in key cities nationwide. The firm delivers trial and appellate litigation, class action defense, and regulatory compliance services across consumer financial services, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, data privacy and security, high-stakes appeals and critical motions, and business law. Maurice Wutscher’s attorneys are recognized for leadership in the financial services industry, including service as counsel for amici curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate courts. The firm is dedicated to providing unparalleled client service, efficiency, and innovation.

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Nov. 11, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will present the NBI Live webinar course, “Automatic Stay Violations: Creditor Lessons From Recent Case Law,” on Nov. 11 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm ET.

The powerful, broad-scope automatic stay protection is in bankruptcy courts, and all creditors must pay attention to how it is being interpreted in recent cases. Attendees will learn how the courts are interpreting what constitutes a violation and understand the potential liabilities.

CLE credits will be provided. For more information and to register for the National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.) course, click here.

Alan Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers, ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers. He currently co-chairs the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.

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Sept. 12, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser, co-chair of the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, will review key Supreme Court and Appellate Bankruptcy Court cases that affect both the consumer and commercial practitioner at the ABA Business Law Fall Meeting on Sept. 20 at 10 am ET.

The meeting will be presented Sept. 18-20 in Toronto and also online for those who opt to attend virtually. For more information and to register, click here.

Alan Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers, ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

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Jan. 21, 2025 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Alan Hochheiser and Donald Maurice will speak on bankruptcy, debt buying, and legislative and regulatory compliance matters impacting the receivables management industry at RMAI’s annual conference in Las Vegas Feb. 10-13.

Mr. Hochheiser will participate in a discussion of current issues in bankruptcy litigation for debt buyers, sellers and servicers. His panel will include a chapter 13 trustee.

Mr. Maurice will present RMAI’s introductory survey course on debt buying and participate in a session reviewing new state laws and regulations impacting the receivables management industry. He will also discuss New York City’s amended debt collection regulations.

For more information about the Receivables Management Association International conference click here.

Alan Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers, ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers. He currently chairs the ABA Business Law Section Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.

Donald Maurice represents the financial services industry, successfully litigating matters in appellate and trial courts throughout the country in individual and class actions and guiding businesses, trade associations and financial services companies nationwide in regulatory and compliance matters including data privacy and ethics. He has been retained as counsel for amicus curiae in the U.S. Supreme Court and in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and frequently testifies before state legislatures. Mr. Maurice is outside counsel to RMAI, a regent of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers, and a fellow of the ABA’s American Bar Foundation. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of New Jersey Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

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Jan. 5, 2024 — Alan Hochheiser, a leading bankruptcy practitioner at national business and financial services law firm Maurice Wutscher LLP, has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy.

Each year, only five percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Mr. Hochheiser advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

Among his accomplishments, he has successfully resolved non-dischargeable claims based upon fraud conversion and breach of fiduciary issues and has successfully handled the assumption of leases in the bankruptcy of a major airline.

Mr. Hochheiser chairs the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. He has been named to ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

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Aug. 31, 2023 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser, chair of the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, will speak on recent developments in Supreme Court and appellate bankruptcy case law during the ABA Business Law Fall Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 4 pm CT.

The meeting will be presented Sept. 7-9 in Chicago and also online for those who opt to attend virtually. To register, click here.

Alan Hochheiser is a principal at national business and financial services law firm Maurice Wutscher LLP, where he advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

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April 24, 2023 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will speak on “How to Avoid Sanctions in Bankruptcy Proceedings” at the ABA Business Law Section Hybrid Spring Meeting on Friday, April 28 at 2 pm PT.

Mr. Hochheiser and panel will discuss FRBP 9011, Section 105 and recent case law pertaining to sanctions in bankruptcy cases including stay and discharge injunction violations.

The meeting will be held in Seattle and online for those who wish to attend virtually. For more information and to register, click here.

Alan Hochheiser is a principal at national business and financial services law firm Maurice Wutscher LLP, where he advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Mr. Hochheiser chairs the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. He has been named to Thomson Reuters’ list of Ohio Super Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

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