DBA International is pleased to announce that Akerman, LLP is participating in the 2017 Annual Conference, Feb. 7 – 9, as a bronze-level sponsor. This is the third consecutive year that Akerman has demonstrated commitment and support of the Annual Conference through sponsorship.
Conference attendees will be delighted to hear that Akerman does not stop at sponsorship; two leaders from Akerman are participating on education sessions. Dara Tarkowski will review the federal court landscape post-Spokeo and discuss litigation practice tips in a post-Spokeo world. Martin Tully will be on a cyber and data security panel featuring live demonstrations, practical tips, and open dialogue. Education on these hot topics is sure to prepare attendees for what lies ahead in receivables management.
Akerman has established its reputation as a leading transactions and trial law firm, with a variety of specialties including financial services, bankruptcy, and litigation.
“Annual Conference sponsors and exhibitors provide a wealth of resources and expertise,” said Jan Stieger, Executive Director for DBA International. “Attendees who tap these resources and meet with industry innovators position themselves for immediate and long-term success.”
This special anniversary Conference will celebrate the past twenty years of DBA International and help prepare the industry for what comes next.
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About DBA International 20th Anniversary Conference (February 7 – 9, 2017)
DBA International’s 20th Anniversary Conference – 20 Years of Connections – will be held at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas February 7 – 9, 2017. This conference brings together all the players in the industry—welcoming over 1,000 attendees and showcasing over 90 exhibit booths—and provides abundant networking opportunities with key participants in the debt-buying industry, including collection law firms, collection agencies, major creditors, and international members. With over 20 education sessions, it’s also the perfect setting to learn about the latest trends impacting the industry and meet your certification and CLE requirements. Learn more.
About DBA International
DBA International (DBA) is the nonprofit trade association that represents more than 575 companies that purchase performing and nonperforming receivables on the secondary market. DBA’s Receivables Management Certification Program and its Code of Ethics set the “gold standard” within the receivables industry due to its rigorous uniform industry standards of best practice which focus on the protection of the consumer. DBA provides its members with extensive networking, educational, and business development opportunities in asset classes that span numerous industries. DBA continually sets the standard in the receivables management industry through its highly effective grassroots advocacy, conferences, committees, taskforces, publications, webinars, teleconferences, and breaking news alerts. Founded in 1997, DBA International is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
About Akerman
Akerman LLP is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice. With more than 600 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 20 offices, it is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States by The National Law Journal NLJ 350 (2013). Akerman also is ranked among the top 50 law firms for diversity in The American Lawyer‘s Diversity Scorecard (2016). More information can be found at akerman.com or twitter.com/akerman_law.