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The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) provides a powerful voice for consumer debtors and their attorneys to shape public policy, legislation and judicial decisions that protect the Constitutional right to a financial fresh start. Founded in 1992 by a small group of attorneys, the organization has grown to over 5,000 attorneys in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It is the only organization that is run by and for the benefit of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and their clients. Over the last 10 years, the consumer credit lobby has spent over $100 million to erode the relief that the federal Bankruptcy Code provides for consumers and small businesses. NACBA has been a leading force in countering this effort, and in making sure that debtors continue to receive the protection guaranteed by the US Constitution and federal and state law. NACBA's activities extend in many directions, including:

* Advocating in Congress and state legislatures for legislation that preserves debtor rights.
* Filing amicus curiae briefs to support consumers' rights in bankruptcy cases
* Providing bankruptcy-related information on important issues to policy-makers and the media. In addition, NACBA gives ongoing support for bankruptcy professionals to help them represent their clients more effectively by providing educational opportunities, publishing professional information and establishing forums that facilitate the collegial sharing of information and best practices. Key NACBA professional activities include:

* An annual convention to support professional growth
* A professional listserv that enables members to share information and ideas
* Regular newsletters on bankruptcy-related issues

NACBA's committed and active membership and the credibility developed by building a long track record of success ensure that NACBA will continue to play a key role in shaping the outcome of policy, legislation and judicial decisions on consumer bankruptcy issues.

10/30/2026

📣 Means Testing Update: New Numbers Delayed

NACBA has confirmed that updated Census Bureau median income figures used in means testing will be delayed due to the late availability of Census data this year.

The figures ordinarily effective November 1 are now expected to follow this schedule:

📅 Expected release: Around November 17, 2026
📅 Expected effective date: December 1, 2026

These dates reflect the U.S. Trustee Program’s current expectations.

A special thank-you to NACBA’s USTP / NACBA Liaison Committee for its continued communication with the U.S. Trustee Program and for keeping our members informed!

When released, the updated figures will be available here:
https://www.justice.gov/ust/means-testing

10/29/2026

Build a stronger undue hardship case against private lenders.

Join NACBA for “Student Loan Adversary Proceedings: How to Litigate a Student Loan Trial with a Private Lender,” presented by Stanley Tate, Esq.

Learn how to litigate a student loan discharge trial against a private lender or ECMC, with practical guidance on trial strategy, evidence, witness preparation, creditor defenses, and building a persuasive undue hardship case.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 p.m. Eastern | 90 minutes
💲 NACBA members: $35 | Non-members: $135

Move from theory to trial with strategies for your next student loan adversary proceeding.

Register: www.nacba.org/webinars

10/29/2026

👋 A quick hello. 😂 A shared laugh. 🗣️ A conversation you want to keep going.

Maui gave us so many reasons to love getting together. First time or familiar face, we would love to see you in Orlando!

NACBA’s 35th Annual Convention
April 8–11, 2027
JW Marriott Bonnet Creek, Orlando

🔮 Explore Orlando: https://nacba.org/page/orlando2027

10/27/2026

✨ Your Convention Home Base Awaits in Orlando! ✨

Make the most of NACBA’s 35th Annual Convention, April 8–11, 2027, by staying where all the action happens!

🏨 The JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa puts you steps away from convention education, networking, and events, all in one beautiful location.

🌴Exclusive NACBA Group Rate: $339 per night + reduced $30 nightly resort fee.

🎟️ Register now and SAVE up to $200! Early bird convention pricing ends December 31, 2026.

Plan your stay, secure your savings, and get ready for a magical convention experience!

🔗 Register and explore hotel details: https://www.nacba.org/orlando2027

10/27/2026

The smiles. The conversations. The people who made Maui unforgettable.

🤳 Photos capture a moment. Being part of it is something else. Make plans to be in the next set of memories.

NACBA’s 35th Annual Convention | April 8–11, 2027 | JW Marriott Bonnet Creek

🔮 Explore Orlando: nacba.org/orlando2027

10/26/2026

An IRS proof of claim just arrived. What now? 🔎

Look beyond the total at NACBA’s Winter Workshop, “The Tax Trap: Navigating the IRS in Consumer Bankruptcy.”

Get practical guidance on:
✅ Reviewing priority, secured, and general unsecured claims
✅ Checking IRS claims against your client’s records
✅ Understanding priority tax treatment in Chapters 7 and 13
✅ Finding the right IRS contact when you need help

Bring the questions you’re facing in your own practice!

📅 Thursday, December 17
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM ET
🎤 Steven Walker, Esq.; Jolene Tanner, Esq. (invited); and Alyssa Whatley, Esq.
🎟️ NACBA members: $295 | Nonmembers: $595

Register here: https://nacba.org/page/webinars

10/21/2026

📣 LAST CALL! Register for tomorrow’s NACBA webinar and get ready to add Student Loan Adversary Proceedings to your practice!

Student Loan Adversary Proceedings in a Nutshell for Attorneys and Their Paralegals

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 p.m. Eastern
💵 $35 members | $135 non-members

Need help getting your workflows, pleadings, and staff ready for SLAP cases? This hands-on webinar will provide sample forms, pleadings, fee agreements, and practical tips to help you get started—plus guidance for paralegals on collecting evidence and preparing exhibits.

Learn from Hon. Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux, Elan Levey (USACAC), and Jenny L. Doling, Esq (J. Doling Law, PC)

Bring your paralegal and take the next step toward helping clients with student loan debt.

👉 Register now: https://nacba.org/page/webinars/

10/21/2026

🌺 For NACBA members who attended the Maui Workshop ONLY!

Mahalo for joining us in Maui! Your feedback helps shape future NACBA workshops—from speakers and educational topics to destinations and activities.

🎉 Share your thoughts for a chance to win ONE complimentary registration to NACBA’s 2027 Members-Only Workshop in Las Vegas!

Complete the Maui Workshop Evaluation by Friday, October 30, 2026:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FNCB26N

Your survey responses are anonymous. After submitting, you’ll receive an email with instructions to provide your contact information separately for the drawing—keeping your feedback anonymous.

Thank you for helping make our next workshop even better! 🌴

10/20/2026

“How are you handling this in your practice?” Sometimes, one question starts the most useful conversation.

✨ Reconnect with colleagues and meet consumer bankruptcy professionals from across the country at NACBA’s 35th Annual Convention in Orlando, April 8–11, 2027.

First convention or annual tradition—come ready to exchange ideas and build relationships with people who understand your work.

🤑 Save $200 on regular attorney registration when you register by midnight ET on December 31, 2026.

Register now: https://nacba.org/page/orlando2027

Who would you like to catch up with in Orlando? Tag a colleague you’d love to see there!

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http://www.nacba.org/

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