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Message OrganiserThe Grand Bargain: The Lessons and Legacy of the Detroit Bankruptcy
Friday, October 30, 2026 - Friday, October 30, 2026
11:30 AM(EDT)
Networking Event
Michigan, United States of America.
150 W Jefferson Ave, Suite 1600 Detroit
Event Overview
JAMS and the Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association present “The Grand Bargain: Lessons and Legacy of the Detroit Bankruptcy” on Thursday, October 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join JAMS neutral, Gerald E. Rosen, Retired Chief Judge, US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and a distinguished panel of bankruptcy professionals for lunch and a discussion on the landmark “Grand Bargain.” The panel will examine how it came together, its immediate and lasting impact on Detroit and bankruptcy practice, and its enduring lessons for mediators, practitioners, and the community.
This program offers a rare opportunity to hear insights from those who were directly involved and to reflect on the power of mediation to achieve solutions for the greater good.
Speakers:
Gerald E. Rosen, Retired Chief Judge, US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, JAMS
Kevin Johnson - President & CEO, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
Judge Mark Randon, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Michigan
Moderator:
David Lerner, Plunkett Cooney
