Welcome to the Network

CLLA NEW MEMBER RESOURCES

Welcome to the Network

CLLA NEW MEMBER RESOURCES

Let’s Get You Started.

Learn the essentials, meet key members, and start getting involved today.

Click on the links below to take advantage of CLLA membership resources:

Business Development & Networking Resources

Expand your practice by connecting directly with clients, referral sources, and specialized professionals across the country. Gain exposure through active community participation and member-exclusive directories.

Connect to Resources

Professional Education & Compliance Resources

Master the commercial law landscape with accredited education programs, expert publications, and timely updates on legal changes. Earn required CLE/CEU credits and stay ahead of legislation affecting your work and your firm.

Connect to Resources

Guidelines & Industry Standards Resources

Enhance your firm's reputation through CLLA's certification programs and association with the industry's highest standards. Benefit from advocacy on legislative issues and discounted access to global insolvency resources.

Connect to Resources

Let’s Get You Started.

Learn the essentials, meet key members, and start getting involved today. Click on the links below to take advantage of CLLA membership resources:

Business Development & Networking Resources

Expand your practice by connecting directly with clients, referral sources, and specialized professionals across the country. Gain exposure through active community participation and member-exclusive directories.

Connect to Resources

Professional Education & Compliance Resources

Master the commercial law landscape with accredited education programs, expert publications, and timely updates on legal changes. Earn required CLE/CEU credits and stay ahead of legislation affecting your work and your firm.

Connect to Resources

Guidelines & Industry Standards Resources

Enhance your firm's reputation through CLLA's certification programs and association with the industry's highest standards. Benefit from advocacy on legislative issues and discounted access to global insolvency resources.

Connect to Resources

Business Development & Networking Resources

Find A CLLA Professional Directory

Do you know you are already entered in Find A CLLA Professional, the publicly accessible online CLLA member directory? Review your entry and send any updated information and photo to info@clla.org.
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The Briefing Room

We encourage you to enjoy this protected online member community. Instantly post questions to other CLLA members, review legal information, discuss current events, or even post a picture of your pet!
Download Flyer

Organizational Membership

This program offers firms of two or more a cost-effective way to provide additional colleagues with the best available CLLA resources. Save more when you become an organization member!
Download Flyer

Renewals are FREE

When you refer a colleague who joins the CLLA, your upcoming membership renewal is completely free! Help us welcome new professionals into the CLLA network, and you will enjoy a complimentary year of membership.
Download Flyer
VISIT THE DIRECTORY
ENTER THE BRIEFING ROOM
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
RENEW FOR FREE

Regional Membership

Regional Membership

The CLLA maintains four regional groups: Eastern, Midwestern, Southern, and Western. Each Region hosts an annual regional conference. Click the button below to explore your region and get involved.
Learn More

CLLA Practice Sections

Practice Sections

CLLA Practice Sections address the specialized needs of their respective constituencies. Find your section by clicking Learn More.
Learn More

CLLA National Committees

CLLA National Committees

The CLLA maintains standing committees: Board of Associate Editors, Certification, Education, Finance, Government Affairs, Meetings, and Membership Development. Join a committee and shape the future of the CLLA.
Download Flyer

Government Affairs

Government Affairs

Learn more about the CLLA’s position on Bankruptcy Venue Reform. View links to Amicus Briefs, Means Testing, Position Papers and the CLLA Political Action Committee Fund which is important to CLLA's participation in the political process.
Learn More
EXPLORE YOUR REGION
LEARN MORE
SERVE ON A COMMITTEE
LEARN MORE

Business Development & Networking Resources

Find A CLLA Professional Directory

Do you know you are already entered in Find A CLLA Professional, the publicly accessible online CLLA member directory? Review your entry and send any updated information and photo to info@clla.org.
Download Flyer
VISIT THE DIRECTORY

The Briefing Room

We encourage you to enjoy this protected online member community. Instantly post questions to other CLLA members, review legal information, discuss current events, or even post a picture of your pet!
Download Flyer
ENTER THE BRIEFING ROOM

Organizational Membership

This program offers firms of two or more a cost-effective way to provide additional colleagues with the best available CLLA resources. Save more when you become an organization member!
Download Flyer
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

Renewals are FREE

When you refer a colleague who joins the CLLA, your upcoming membership renewal is completely free! Help us welcome new professionals into the CLLA network, and you will enjoy a complimentary year of membership.
Download Flyer
RENEW FOR FREE

Regional Membership

Regional Membership

The CLLA maintains four regional groups: Eastern, Midwestern, Southern, and Western. Each Region hosts an annual regional conference. Click the button below to explore your region and get involved.
Learn More
EXPLORE YOUR REGION

CLLA Practice Sections

Practice Sections

CLLA Practice Sections address the specialized needs of their respective constituencies. Find your section by clicking Learn More.
Learn More
LEARN MORE

CLLA National Committees

CLLA National Committees

The CLLA maintains standing committees: Board of Associate Editors, Certification, Education, Finance, Government Affairs, Meetings, and Membership Development. Join a committee and shape the future of the CLLA.
Download Flyer
SERVE ON A COMMITTEE

Government Affairs

Government Affairs

Learn more about the CLLA’s position on Bankruptcy Venue Reform. View links to Amicus Briefs, Means Testing, Position Papers and the CLLA Political Action Committee Fund which is important to CLLA's participation in the political process.
Learn More
LEARN MORE

Professional Education & Compliance Resources

Events

The CLLA Education Committee has created education programs with you in mind! The CLLA educational track programming provides many choices to fulfill CLE, CEU and Ethics accreditation requirements, as well as a programs presented by professional speakers. Click on the button below to learn about CLLA events.

VISIT CLLA EVENTS

CLLA National Convention

CLLA National Convention

The most well attended and largest event of the year, the CLLA National Convention offers insightful education on current topics and legislation affecting bankruptcy, debt collection and creditors' rights. Earn CLE/CEU credits while you network.

CLLA Regional Conferences

CLLA Regional Conferences

The CLLA offers three regional conferences per year: Eastern, Southern, and Western. These 1-day conferences offer a full day of education and networking opportunities. This is a great opportunity to connect with your CLLA neighbors.

CLLA Hill Day

CLLA Annual Hill Day

The Annual CLLA Hill Day promotes the CLLA position on legislative issues in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity to affect legislation. This event is open to ALL League members. Get involved!

CLLA Program at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ)

CLLA at the NCBJ

The NCBJ Annual Conference is the largest annual gathering of insolvency professionals. CLLA's prestigious event within the conference facilitates direct engagement with key industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts across the spectrum of bankruptcy law and procedure.

Publications, Live Discussions and Member Newsletters

The Commercial Law World (CLW) Magazine

CLW Magazine

Free with membership, this quarterly magazine reports on and discusses the changes and developments in commercial law. An editorial board of leading industry experts cultivates each issue. Contribute and get published!

CLLA Zoom Discussions

CLLA Zoom Discussions

These insightful live discussions are presented by esteemed panelists who share their expertise on a wide range of topics. If you miss a session you can access them at your convenience on the archived Zoom discussions page.

CLLA Newswire

CLLA Newswire

Published every 3 weeks, this emailed newsletter contains updates of new members, legislation and upcoming CLLA events. If you are looking for info quick, be sure to check your inbox for Newswire.

CLLA Legal Updates

CLLA Legal Updates

When legislation affects the commercial law industry, this member update alerts you when it happens. Be sure to look for Legal Update in your inbox.
LEARN MORE
LEARN MORE

Professional Education & Compliance Resources

Events

The CLLA Education Committee has created education programs with you in mind! The CLLA educational track programming provides many choices to fulfill CLE, CEU and Ethics accreditation requirements, as well as a programs presented by professional speakers. Click on the button below to learn about CLLA events.

VISIT CLLA EVENTS

CLLA National Convention

CLLA National Convention

The most well attended and largest event of the year, the CLLA National Convention offers insightful education on current topics and legislation affecting bankruptcy, debt collection and creditors' rights. Earn CLE/CEU credits while you network.

CLLA Regional Conferences

CLLA Regional Conferences

The CLLA offers three regional conferences per year: Eastern, Southern, and Western. These 1-day conferences offer a full day of education and networking opportunities. This is a great opportunity to connect with your CLLA neighbors.

CLLA Hill Day

CLLA Annual Hill Day

The Annual CLLA Hill Day promotes the CLLA position on legislative issues in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity to affect legislation. This event is open to ALL League members. Get involved!

CLLA Program at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ)

CLLA at the NCBJ

The NCBJ Annual Conference is the largest annual gathering of insolvency professionals. CLLA's prestigious event within the conference facilitates direct engagement with key industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts across the spectrum of bankruptcy law and procedure.

Publications, Live Discussions and Member Newsletters

CLW Magazine

Free with membership, this quarterly magazine reports on and discusses the changes and developments in commercial law. An editorial board of leading industry experts cultivates each issue. Contribute and get published!
LEARN MORE

CLLA Zoom Discussions

These insightful live discussions are presented by esteemed panelists who share their expertise on a wide range of topics. If you miss a session you can access them at your convenience on the archived Zoom discussions page.
LEARN MORE

CLLA Newswire

Published every 3 weeks, this emailed newsletter contains updates of new members, legislation and upcoming CLLA events. If you are looking for info quick, be sure to check your inbox for Newswire.

CLLA Legal Updates

When legislation affects the commercial law industry, this member update alerts you when it happens. Be sure to look for Legal Update in your inbox.

Member Guidelines & Industry Standards Resources

CLLA Commercial Collection Agency Certification

CLLA Commercial Collection Agency Certification

The CLLA certifies commercial collection agencies who meet or exceed standard financial guidelines.
Certified Agencies

ABC Board Certification

ABC Board Certification

Have the opportunity to be certified by the American Board of Certification, which CLLA jointly administers, in business and consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law.
Learn More

INSOL

INSOL

Receive a reduced rate on INSOL membership – INSOL International is an association of insolvency, bankruptcy, restructuring and turnaround professionals with over 40 member associations around the world, with CLLA being one of INSOL’s member associations in the USA.
Learn More

Lorman Education

Lorman Education

The CLLA has partnered with Lorman Education Services to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members, and enhance member skills, knowledge, and competencies.
Learn More
GET CERTIFIED
BECOME ABC CERTIFIED
LEARN MORE
LEARN MORE

Proudly Display the CLLA Member Logo

Proudly Display the CLLA Member Logo

We encourage members to display the CLLA logo. This guide provides instructions for how to properly display and link the logo. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us at (312) 240-1400 or email dawn.federico@clla.org.
Logo Guidelines

Member Benefits Brochure

Member Benefits Brochure

The Member Benefits Brochure provides an overview of all CLLA benefits included on this web page.
Benefits Brochure

CLLA Champion Sponsorship program

CLLA Champion Sponsorship Program

Sponsorship is just one step away when you become a CLLA Champion. Choose a level of sponsorship to place your logo on all CLLA events and on a dedicated CLLA Champion web page.
CLLA Champions
LOGO GUIDELINES
MEMBER BENEFITS
LEARN MORE

New Members’ Section Executive Council

The New Members’ Section welcomes you to the CLLA!

This section enables new members to become familiar with the objectives of the League while promoting the uniformity of legislation in matters affecting commercial law. This section also elevates standards and improvement in the practice of commercial law while encouraging an honorable course of dealing among its members and in the profession at large.

Chair
Brad Council
Slovin & Council Co., LPA
Cincinnati, OH
bcouncil@sclpa.com

Vice Chair
Patrick Kilburn
Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC
Louisville, KY
pkilburn@lloydmc.com

Secretary
Owen Hare
Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC
Linthicum Heights, MD
ohare@cgd-law.com

Immediate Past Chair
Amy Pona
Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
Golden Valley, MN
a.pona@gurstel.com

Members

Jonathan Herron
Sklar Law, LLC
Voorhees, NJ
jon@sklarlaw.com

Ian McCarthy
Barnett & Garcia, PLLC
Austin, TX
ian@barnettgarcia.com

Christopher Nixon
American Lawyers Quarterly
Cleveland, OH
nixon@alqlist.com

Stuart Collis
Collis, Griffor & Hendra, P.C.
Ypsilanti, MI
scollis@collisandgriffor.com

Kara Eisen
Lichtman Eisen Partners, Ltd
Chicago, IL
keisen@lichtmanpartners.com

Michelle Gilbert
Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A.
Tampa, FL
mgilbert@gilbertgrouplaw.com

Brandon James
Tucker, Albin & Associates, Inc.
Richardson, TX
b.james@tuckeralbin.com

Please contact the New Members’ Section Executive Council if you have any questions or concerns.

Member Guidelines & Industry Standards Resources

CLLA Commercial Collection Agency Certification

CLLA Commercial Collection Agency Certification

The CLLA certifies commercial collection agencies who meet or exceed standard financial guidelines.
Certified Agencies
GET CERTIFIED

ABC Board Certification

ABC Board Certification

Have the opportunity to be certified by the American Board of Certification, which CLLA jointly administers, in business and consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law.
Learn More
BECOME ABC CERTIFIED

INSOL

INSOL

Receive a reduced rate on INSOL membership – INSOL International is an association of insolvency, bankruptcy, restructuring and turnaround professionals with over 40 member associations around the world, with CLLA being one of INSOL’s member associations in the USA.
Learn More
LEARN MORE

Lorman Education

Lorman Education

The CLLA has partnered with Lorman Education Services to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members, and enhance member skills, knowledge, and competencies.
Learn More
LEARN MORE

Proudly Display the CLLA Member Logo

Proudly Display the CLLA Member Logo

We encourage members to display the CLLA logo. This guide provides instructions for how to properly display and link the logo. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us at (312) 240-1400 or email dawn.federico@clla.org.
Logo Guidelines
LOGO GUIDELINES

Member Benefits Brochure

Member Benefits Brochure

The Member Benefits Brochure provides an overview of all CLLA benefits included on this web page.
Benefits Brochure
MEMBER BENEFITS

CLLA Champion Sponsorship program

CLLA Champion Sponsorship Program

Sponsorship is just one step away when you become a CLLA Champion. Choose a level of sponsorship to place your logo on all CLLA events and on a dedicated CLLA Champion web page.
CLLA Champions
LEARN MORE

New Members’ Section Executive Council

The New Members’ Section welcomes you to the CLLA!

This section enables new members to become familiar with the objectives of the League while promoting the uniformity of legislation in matters affecting commercial law. This section also elevates standards and improvement in the practice of commercial law while encouraging an honorable course of dealing among its members and in the profession at large.

Chair
Brad Council
Slovin & Council Co., LPA
Cincinnati, OH
bcouncil@sclpa.com

Vice Chair
Patrick Kilburn
Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC
Louisville, KY
pkilburn@lloydmc.com

Secretary
Owen Hare
Cohn, Goldberg & Deutsch, LLC
Linthicum Heights, MD
ohare@cgd-law.com

Immediate Past Chair
Amy Pona
Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
Golden Valley, MN
a.pona@gurstel.com

Members

Jonathan Herron
Sklar Law, LLC
Voorhees, NJ
jon@sklarlaw.com

Ian McCarthy
Barnett & Garcia, PLLC
Austin, TX
ian@barnettgarcia.com

Christopher Nixon
American Lawyers Quarterly
Cleveland, OH
nixon@alqlist.com

Stuart Collis
Collis, Griffor & Hendra, P.C.
Ypsilanti, MI
scollis@collisandgriffor.com

Kara Eisen
Lichtman Eisen Partners, Ltd
Chicago, IL
keisen@lichtmanpartners.com

Michelle Gilbert
Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A.
Tampa, FL
mgilbert@gilbertgrouplaw.com

Brandon James
Tucker, Albin & Associates, Inc.
Richardson, TX
b.james@tuckeralbin.com

Please contact the New Members’ Section Executive Council if you have any questions or concerns.

Registration Open!
CLLA Eastern Region Conference 2025

November 5-6, 2025 in New York, NY

Save-The-Date!
CLLA Southern Region Conference

February 13-14, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina

Save-The-Date!
CLLA 132nd National Convention
New Location

May 13-15, 2026

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Annual CLLA Luncheon & Hon. Frank Koger
Memorial Educational Program

September 18, 2025 in Chicago, IL

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