UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
What’s happening?
December 11, 2025 - CFBLA Holiday Party
December 17, 2025 – CFBLA Board of Directors Elections
SAVE THE DATE - June 26, 2026 - CFBLA Annual Seminar
Thursday, December 11, 2025
CFBLA Holiday Party
CFBLA 2026 Board of Directors Elections
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Call for Nominees!
The CFBLA Board of Directors will have three openings available for 2026. If you’re interested in joining, please submit your name, along with a short bio and picture or a link to your webpage, by Monday, December 8, 2025 to cfblabankruptcybar@gmail.com. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our local bankruptcy community and bring your insights to the planning of CFBLA activities, including CLE webinars, luncheons, seminars, and social events.
Newly elected Directors will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028. The Board meets monthly on the second Wednesday, with luncheons on the third Wednesday. Candidates must be current CFBLA Attorney Members in good standing.
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, voting links will be sent to Attorney, Non-Attorney, and Paralegal/Legal Assistant members (Affiliate members are not eligible to vote). Voting will close at noon on December 17, 2025, and the elected Directors will be notified before an announcement to all CFBLA members.
For questions or to submit your name for candidacy, please contact Noreen Benford at cfblabankruptcybar@gmail.com.
2026 CFBLA Yearly Membership
It’s time to join or renew your CFBLA Membership for 2026! We look forward to another outstanding year together and hope you will continue to be part of our growing community. With many exciting events planned for 2026, your membership strengthens CFBLA and helps us continue offering valuable education, resources, and networking opportunities to support your professional success.
CFBLA remains committed to providing high-quality CLE content every month through our in-person luncheons. Many of our CLE webinars are also recorded and available on the CFBLA website. Webinar content is free for members and $35 for non-members. A complete list of past recorded CLE lunches can be found under the CLE/Webinars tab on our site.
Additional member benefits include:
Free newly upgraded high-speed internet at the Bankruptcy Court
Discounted rates for in-person CLE lunch meetings
Discounted rates for the Annual Seminar
Discounted rates for the Consumer Seminar
Opportunities to connect with fellow bankruptcy practitioners at social events, including the Annual Mini Golf Tournament, Family Fun Day, Happy Hours, Morning Coffee Gatherings, and the Annual Holiday Party