CLLA Southern Region Conference – 2026

February 13-14, 2026

Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC

Thank You!

Thank you! The 2026 CLLA Southern Region Conference in Charleston, SC was a resounding success. We are grateful for the insights and connections that were fostered throughout our time together.

A special thanks to our sponsors and presenters, whose contributions enriched our discussions and provided invaluable knowledge to all attendees. Your support is vital to the continued growth and success of our community.

We are excited to invite you to continue this journey with us at the 132nd CLLA National Convention, taking place from May 13-15, 2026, in Chicago, IL. This is another fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and engage with fellow credit professionals from across the nation.

Thank you once again for your commitment to the CLLA community. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

Neeraj Mendiratta,
Southern Region Chair,
KnovaOne, Wellington, FL

It was great seeing everyone at the WELCOME RECEPTION at the Francis Marion Hotel. Thank you to Jones Walker for sponsoring the reception!

Saturday began with EDUCATION and included presentations on The Benefits and Burdens of Utilizing the Arbitration Process with speakers: John W. Gardner,The Gardner Law Firm, Brandon, FL, and John A. Massalon, Esq.,Wills Massalon & Allen, LLC, Charleston, SC; Murdaugh Moxie and Living Life on Your Own Terms with speaker Eric S. Bland,Bland Richter, LLP, Lexington, SC, and The Blinding of Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of America with speaker Hon. Richard M. Gergel, US District Court, District of South Carolina.

Attendees enjoyed a Lunch Presentation, Pirates and Prosperity: The Impact of Piracy on Charlestowne’s Early Economy and Culture, presented by Eric Lavender, Charleston Pirate Tours of Charleston, SC. Thank You to Anderson, Williams & Farrow, LLC for sponsoring the Group Lunch Presentation.

Saturday afternoon allowed attendees some time to tour Ft. Sumter Tour and the USS Yorktown. The conference ended with networking at The Swamp Fox Bar.

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