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Maslon's Second Annual Banking Forum

February 5, 2026

Maslon's Second Annual Banking Forum offers a comprehensive program for professionals across the financial services sector. In three sessions, expert presenters will discuss workout issues, insurance, and the front-end lending environment.

Location: Minneapolis

AGENDA

1–1:30 p.m. | Registration and Networking

1:30–2:30 | Session 1

2:30–2:45 | Break

2:45–3:15 | Session 2

3:15–4 p.m. | Session 3

4 p.m. | Reception

Session 1 | Navigating Workouts in Today's Economic and Legal Landscape

This panel will delve into workout strategies against the backdrop of the current economic climate as well as recent national bankruptcy and local state court decisions. To set the stage, attendees can expect a brief presentation on key developments from 2025: filing trends, foreclosure activity, and macroeconomic indicators affecting credit. Local workout leaders will then offer practical lending and legal perspectives on early intervention, leverage negotiation, and risk management in today’s environment. Attendees will leave with concrete insights into how lenders are adapting their workout approaches and preparing for the next phase of the credit cycle.

Moderator:

Michael Rosow, Partner, Maslon

Panelists:

Deborah Lange, Principal, 5C Credit Consulting, LLC
Lee Anderson, EVP - Strategic Asset Management Group, UMB Bank
Matthew Robinson, Partner, Maslon

Session 2 | Five Things Every Bank Should Understand About Lender Liability Insurance

This session will focus on lender liability insurance and address five important and practical issues every bank should understand to maximize the protection its insurance is meant to provide. These issues include claim recognition and insurance notice requirements and pitfalls, the breadth and scope of lender liability coverage, common policy exclusions and limitations, and when seeking advice and assistance from an insurance coverage lawyer is critical.

Presenter: Bryan Freeman, Partner, Maslon

Session 3 | State of the Credit Markets

This panel explores the forces shaping today’s credit markets, including tariffs and macroeconomic pressures on borrowers, evolving capital and reserve requirements, and the growing influence of private credit and fintech platforms. Panelists will discuss how financial institutions are responding to risk, regulation, and competition in today’s dynamic credit environment.

Moderator: Jill Petrovic, Attorney, Maslon

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