This two-and-a-half-hour course syllabus followed by a one-hour open-book online exam covers state foreclosure procedures; monetary and non-monetary defaults; judicial vs. nonjudicial foreclosures; what a lender provides to the Trustee what a trustee does; notice of default; notice of sale; review of Trustee’s Sale Guarantees; reinstatement; presale redemption; sale; Trustee’s Deed; Proceeds of Sale; and Bankruptcy.

Registration fee of $100 not included with conference registration

• Instructor: Randy Newman, Esq., Total Lender Solutions

Join your colleagues and friends as we sip wine and create a memorable painting.

Registration fee of $65 not included with conference registration.

Join us for a fun bowling event at the Suncoast Hotel in Las Vegas! It’s the perfect chance to bond with colleagues, enjoy some friendly competition, and have a great time. Includes a 5-minute uber roundtrip, a beer, and pizza.

Registration fee of $50 not included with conference registration.

After a hard day of bowling or painting, relax and catch up with friends and colleagues at UTA’s Welcome Reception.

As the industry – and the nation – adjust to Trump 2.0 and the Administration’s new policies, it’s time to take a midyear look back at the first six months of 2025, and a look ahead at what’s in store for the rest of the year.

Will the economy hold steady, or will predictions of tariff-induced troubles come to fruition? Will the Fed act to lower interest rates? And even if it does, will that have any impact on mortgages?  Will the housing market recover from its historically weak sales a year ago? And will we finally see a return to normal and an end to artificially-low levels of mortgage delinquencies and defaults?

Join us for what promises to be an information-packed conversation!

Daren Blomquist, VP Market Economics at Auction.com
Rick Sharga, Founder & CEO, CJ Patrick Company

Enjoy coffee and tea while mingling with exhibitors and colleagues

This panel will focus on current administration changes and their impact on servicing, as well as the challenges Servicers are currently facing. Key topics will include the impacts from Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as changes and evolving priorities in mortgage policies from all Housing Agencies and Investors.  Panelists will provide insights into how these shifts are affecting Servicers and discuss strategies for adapting to the changing landscape.

• Cathe Cole-Sherburn, Sr. VP, Trustee Corps (Moderator)
• Bryce Fendall, Statebridge Company
• Beth Northrop-Day, U.S. Bank
• Roger D. Stotts, CMB, New American Funding

During lunch, we will present the 2025 Phil Adleson Award, and the 2025 Dorothy Schick Veteran Member of the Year.

Our session featuring Bankruptcy Judges will address Court decisions and recent legislation that affects UTA members in their day-to-day business of servicing, collection, and foreclosure.

• Benjamin R. Levinson, Esq., Law Office of Benjamin R. Levinson (Moderator)
• Hon. Scott Clarkson, Central District of California
• Hon. Christopher D. Jaime, Eastern District of California
• Hon. Stephen L. Johnson, Northern District of California

Enjoy a ‘sweet’ break with exhibitors while snacking on your choice of cookies and sodas.

This 90-minute session allows Small Trustees to exchange information concerning operations and best practices within this small networking group of colleagues.

• Randy Newman Esq., President, Total Lender Solutions
• Robert Cullen, President, Redwood Trust Deed Services

This 90-minute session allows Large Trustees to exchange information concerning operations and best practices within this small networking group of colleagues.

• Cathe Cole Sherburn, Sr. VP of Operations, Trustee Corps

Celebrate half a century of UTA success in a memorable and elegant outing. Our 50th anniversary night of dining and networking includes great friends, food, and fun – and the return of several of our UTA alumni friends. This year’s event features a live band and strolling magicians to keep the evening lively and will be full of surprises. Join us for a memorable night of entertainment, conversation, and celebration! (Black-tie optional)

Freddie Mac will address the current state of affairs of the default industry from the GSE perspective and provide their thoughts going forward.

• Caren Castle, Esq, Director of Marketing and Compliance and Lead Attorney, The Mortgage Law Firm (Moderator)
• Dean Meyer, Director, Non-Performing Loan Management, Freddie Mac

This session will highlight a lawsuit that will challenge the constitutionality of AB 130 with specific emphasis on the impact on existing loans. The lawsuit will specifically challenge the provisions in AB 130 that deal with enforcement of subordinate mortgages – the new Section 2924.13 of the Civil Code.

• Michelle Mierzwa, Esq., Wright Finlay & Zak

Enjoy coffee or tea while mingling with exhibitors and colleagues.

Our Legislative Update panel will provide us with detailed summaries of the key
issues and bills addressed this year in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho.

• Mike Belote, Esq., California Advocates, UTA California State Lobbyist
• Holly Chisa, HPC Advocacy, UTA Washington State Lobbyist
•  Michelle Mierzwa, Esq., Wright Finlay & Zak
• Joseph J. Tirello, Esq., Steele, LLP

Enjoy a buffet deli lunch while our gracious exhibitors announce their prize winners. You must be present to win!

Our case law panel will address 2025 cases that impact foreclosure and bankruptcy in California and all Western states. This session covers all of the key relevant court cases from the past year in a rapid-fire, yet detailed format that provides informative and practical information.

• Laura Coughlin, Esq., McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
• Andrew J. Boylan, Esq., McCarthy Holthus
• John C. Steele, Esq., Steele, LLP
• Joseph J. Tirello, Esq., Steele, LLP

It is time to say your goodbyes to your friends and colleagues – and enjoy an ice cream bar of your choice