The Reviews Are In
UTA’s 50th Annual Educational Conference, held August 17-19th at the JW Marriott Resort in Las Vegas, received outstanding reviews from attendees.
The Education sessions received positive reviews from members:
– On the ‘Midyear Market Outlook: The Economy, Housing, and Foreclosures’ session, sponsored by FSI with Rick Sharga and Daren Blomquist: “Always a great session. Rick is full of knowledge and Daren was a great complement to his presentation.”
– On the ‘Navigating Change: The Impact of Administration Shifts on Servicing’ session, sponsored by iMailTracking with Cathe Cole-Sherburn, Bryce Fendall, Beth Northrop-Day, and Roger Stotts: “It was fantastic hearing from the servicers regarding their position on a number of issues.”
– On the ‘Bankruptcy Updates with Bankruptcy Judges’ session sponsored by ServiceLink with Benjamin Levinson, Esq., Hon. Scott Clarkson, Hon. Christopher D. Jaime, and Hon. Stephen L. Johnson: “I appreciated that these 3 judges took the time out of their busy schedules to discuss a topic that is always an issue in our industry. It is very interesting to hear their perspective.”
– On the Small Trustees Roundtable, sponsored by WFG National Title Insurance Company and facilitated by Randy Newman, Esq., and Robert Cullen: “Good conversation discussing some of the industry’s top new changes.”
– On the Large Trustees Roundtable, sponsored by Vylla Solutions and facilitated by Cathe Cole-Sherburn: “One of the best roundtables, everyone was engaged and brought questions!”
– On the ‘GSE Perspective on the Default Industry’ session, sponsored by Allied Trustee Services with Caren Castle, Esq. and Dean Meyer: “Thank you for your support Dean to UTA! Always a great speaker. Caren did a great job.”
– On the ‘Subordinate Mortgages Lawsuit’ session, sponsored by PLM Family of Companies with Michelle Mierzwa: “Michelle is always great when it comes to creating order out of chaos and presenting a summary of this law is no exception.”
– On the Legislative Update session, sponsored by Wright Finlay & Zak with Mike Belote, Holly Chisa, Michelle Mierzwa, and Joseph Tirello, Esq.: “I highly value the work put in and presented to us by this team. I also appreciate that they don’t “sugarcoat” the results!”
– On the Case Law Updates session, sponsored by Ghidotti Berger with Andrew J. Boylan, Esq., Laura Coughlin, Esq., John C. Steele, Esq., and Joseph Tirello, Esq.: “A very informative session! I liked having fewer cases to go through which allowed more time to be spent on each of them. The focus on trustee impacts was much appreciated!”
The Continental breakfasts were sponsored by First American Mortgage Solutions. The Monday luncheon was sponsored by Auction.com. The Tuesday luncheon and Exhibitor Raffle was sponsored by FSI, iMailTracking, ServiceLink, and Ghidotti Berger. Refreshment breaks were sponsored by Nestor and Daily Journal Corporation. The Welcome Reception was sponsored by FSI; iMailTracking; ServiceLink; Ghidotti Berger; Allied Trustee Services; Daily Journal Corporation; First American Mortgage Services; PLM Family of Companies; Vylla Title; WFG National Title Insurance Company; and Wright Finlay & Zak. Photography was sponsored by MK Consultants. The Lanyards were sponsored by InSourceLogic.
Members also enjoyed a ‘Golden Anniversary’ dinner event where 26 Silent Auction items – including 9 experience events – were won by attendees. Participants enjoyed the social activities, including Mystère by Cirque du Soleil, Bowling at Suncoast, and Wine & Paint, sponsored by FSI, iMailTracking, and ServiceLink, respectively.
Awards were also presented by UTA President Edward Treder, Esq. of Barrett Daffin Frappier Treder & Weiss to Glenn Wechsler, recipient of the Dorothy Schick Member of the Year Award and to Gary Wisham, recipient of the Phil Adleson Education and Advocacy Award.
The 50th Annual Education Conference was sponsored by Platinum Sponsors FSI; iMailTracking; and ServiceLink; Gold Sponsor Ghidotti Berger; and Silver Sponsors Allied Trustee Services; Daily Journal Corporation; First American Mortgage Services; PLM Family of Companies; Vylla Title; WFG National Title Insurance Company; and Wright Finlay & Zak.