Bankruptcy & Collections Webinar Series
Foundational refresher for both experienced and new staff with bankruptcy and collections responsibilities.
Attorneys from the Dallas law firm of Blalack & Williams, which represents over 100 credit unions, will conduct two live webinars covering bankruptcy and collection rules. The webinars will not be recorded.
Date & Time
Aug. 7, 2025
9 - 11 a.m. CT
Registration Deadlines
Early Bird: July 1
Regular Rate: Aug 7
Session Description
Clearing the Financial Fog – Successfully Navigating Consumer Bankruptcies
Join industry experts Tom Sharp and Sharon Sjostrom for this in-depth, 2-hour webinar designed to equip credit unions with the knowledge and strategies needed to confidently navigate consumer bankruptcies. With over three decades of experience representing credit unions in thousands of bankruptcy cases, Tom and Sharon will provide invaluable insights into:
The key differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
The legal rights and responsibilities of creditors throughout the bankruptcy process
Effective strategies for managing claims and maximizing recoveries
Whether you're new to handling bankruptcies or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical guidance to help protect your credit union’s interests while supporting members through financial challenges.
Presenters
Tom Sharp
Tom Sharp has been with the Blalack & Williams team for more than 20 years, representing credit unions in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts across Texas. Sharp has handled more than 10,000 bankruptcy cases for credit unions and has appeared in person in all four Texas districts. He conducts seminars on bankruptcy and collection matters regularly.
Sharon Sjostrom
Sharon Sjostrom is a partner with the law firm of Blalack & Williams. In addition to assisting credit union clients with advice and counsel on an individual basis, Sjostrom presents seminars and provides in-house training for credit union employees. She has vast real-world knowledge and extensive experience on a variety of credit union issues, including bankruptcy, foreclosures, litigation, operations, vendor contract reviews, regulatory and compliance matters, and personnel issues.
Collections Webinar
Date & Time
Aug. 20, 2025
9 - 11 a.m. CT
Registration Deadlines
Early Bird: July 14
Regular Rate: Aug. 20
Session Description
Credit Union Repossessions: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Whether a credit union repossesses five cars a year or five hundred cars a year, credit union collectors must avoid creating potential liability for their credit union.
Most credit unions assume that their internal repossession procedures and all their repossession notices and forms comply with applicable law. Unfortunately, experience has shown that this is simply not the case. Many individual lawsuits, counterclaims, and class actions have been filed against credit unions by credit union members arising from non-compliant repossession documentation and procedures. These lawsuits indicate that many credit unions are vulnerable and still at risk in this operational area.
Credit union attorneys Mike Blalack and Rob Woodcock, have a unique perspective on credit union repossession issues since their firm has been representing credit unions regarding collection matters for over forty years. In their day-to-day representation of credit unions of all sizes, they have seen more mistakes and errors made in the two areas of (1) credit union repossession procedures and (2) credit union repossession-related notices and documentation than in all other collection operational areas combined.
Collectors of all experience levels will benefit from this webinar, and all collectors will emerge from this training with a better grasp of what not to do, what to do, and how to do it.
Presenters
Mike Blalack
Mike Blalack is an attorney from Dallas, with the law firm of Blalack and Williams, P.C., who has represented credit unions for more than 40 years. Blalack provides collections, regulatory, and compliance training in-house and at conferences throughout Texas for the Cornerstone Credit Union League, where he is consistently one of the highest-rated speakers.
Rob Woodcock
Rob Woodcock is a credit union attorney who has been practicing with the law firm of Blalack & Williams, P.C., for more than 15 years. Woodcock is part of the litigation group focused on collections and creditors' rights.
Educational Investment
The market value of one of a seminar registration is $600. Cornerstone Members qualify for a significant discount as a benefit of membership.
Registration fee includes a 2-hour webinar with reference materials.
| Fee Per Person | Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate |
| Affiliated Member - Class A & B | $300 | $350 |
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please provide a brief explanation for the cancellation and submit via email to [email protected]. Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the event are subject to a 25% administrative
fee on the order total. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 30 days prior to the event. Substitutions are accepted prior to the start of the program. Additional costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current
participant name, and new participant name to [email protected].
Cornerstone League reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances. If the conference is rescheduled to another date or modified (virtual or hybrid), your registration will automatically transfer. If the event is rescheduled or location is changed, and you are unable to attend, your fees will be refunded.
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Questions?
Call 800-442-5762 ext. 6630 or email us.