Lauren R. Lifland
Counsel | Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLPBankruptcy Litigation Roadmap: Securing Third-Party Releases Through Settlements | Live Webinar
Broadcast Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand 24 hrs later
Third-party releases remain one of the most debated tools in bankruptcy litigation. As courts and regulators continue to scrutinize their use, practitioners must be strategic when structuring settlements that include these provisions. This webinar offers a clear roadmap to help professionals navigate the legal, procedural, and practical challenges of securing third-party releases through settlements.
Join Lauren R. Lifland, Counsel at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, as she examines recent developments, offers structuring guidance, and shares litigation-tested strategies for maximizing the enforceability of these releases.
Key Topics:
- Recent case law shaping the enforceability of third-party releases
- Structuring settlements to support court approval of releases
- Disclosure, due process, and creditor consent requirements
- Addressing objections from U.S. Trustees and state attorneys general
- Strategic alternatives when third-party releases are at risk of rejection
Agenda:
Lauren R. Lifland, Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Who Should Attend:
- Bankruptcy and Restructuring Attorneys
- Corporate and Litigation Counsel
- Chief Restructuring Officers (CROs)
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- General Counsel and In-House Legal Teams
- Turnaround and Financial Advisors
- M&A Professionals
Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: General knowledge of bankruptcy law
Course Code: 1411486 | Total Credit: 1.0
CLE Credits:
CA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/09/2027
PA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/09/2027
VT CLE 1.00 General -Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/09/2025
Pending CLE Application:
GA, TN, WI
Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HI