Event Program
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- Saturday August 16
- Sunday August 17
- Monday August 18
- Tuesday August 19
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Mystère by Cirque du Soleil provides a complete spectrum of awe-inducing entertainment with colorful sets, imaginative costumes and highly-skilled performers. This will be held at the Treasure Island Hotel located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Registration fee of $100 is not included with conference registration.
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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.
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This session will discuss the Trump administration’s various policy decisions that affect foreclosure. In addition to the economy, the impact of CFPB de-regulation, changes in FHFA conservatorship, staff reductions and budget limitations at HUD/FHA/VA, tariffs, and deportations will be addressed.
– Rick Sharga, Founder & CEO, CJ Patrick Company
– Daren Blomquist, VP, Market Economics, Auction.com
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)
- – Chris Santana, Pennymac
- – 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!
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Fannie Mae and 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)
– Graham Kidner, Associate General Counsel, Fannie Mae
– Dean Meyer, Director, Non-Performing Loan Management, Freddie Mac
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
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
– Martin T. McGuinn, Esq. Law Office of Martin McGuinn
It is time to say your goodbyes to your friends and colleagues – and enjoy an ice cream bar of your choice