Think a Chapter 13 Trustee Conference Isn’t for You? Think Again.

You might assume that a conference hosted by the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) is exclusively for trustees — but that’s a misconception that could be keeping you from a truly valuable experience.

Whether you advocate for debtors, represent creditors, or simply want to expand your expertise in consumer bankruptcy, NACTT conferences offer something for everyone. These events are designed to be interactive, practical and rich with insights. You’ll hear directly from judges, seasoned trustees, and experienced debtor and creditor attorneys sharing real-world strategies, emerging trends and courtroom-tested tips you can immediately apply to your practice.

Even better, the atmosphere is anything but intimidating. These conferences are welcoming and built to spark meaningful conversations among attendees. You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives, new professional connections and insights you won’t find anywhere else.

This year’s agenda includes sessions on consumer tax issues affecting debtors, national creditor concerns, claims litigation, and generational bankruptcy challenges — plus much more. If you’ve ever wondered whether a trustee-sponsored conference could elevate your practice, the answer is a definite yes. Step outside your routine and discover what you’ve been missing.

And let’s not forget — these conferences are great fun. The 2026 event takes place in vibrant New York City from July 8–10 (Wednesday through Friday). For East Coast attendees, it’s just three days out of the office with the weekend free to relax or explore. Even for those traveling from the West Coast like me, NYC is an easy destination and an incredible place to enjoy with colleagues, friends and family.

Join us in the city that never sleeps — for learning, connection and a little adventure. We can’t wait to see you there!

Jason Wilson-Aguilar

Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the Western District of Washington (Seattle)

Jason Wilson-Aguilar was appointed as the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for Western District of Washington, Seattle Division, effective on October 2, 2018. He replaced retiring K. Michael (Mike) Fitzgerald who served as the Standing Trustee for nearly twenty years.

During the ten years prior to his appointment as Trustee, Jason was the Senior Staff Attorney and Legal Department Manager in the Fitzgerald Trustee’s Office.

Prior to joining the Trustee’s Office, Jason was Vice President and Counsel at Washington Mutual Bank.

He has represented both debtors and creditors in consumer bankruptcy cases in the Pacific Northwest.

He has been a member of the Western District of Washington Bankruptcy Court Chapter 13 Rules Subcommittee for about fifteen years and is currently a member of the Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Planning Committee, and the Alumni Board of Directors for Lewis and Clark Law School where he received his juris doctorate degree. Jason received his B.A. from the University of Oregon.

He is a frequent writer and speaker on bankruptcy and bankruptcy-related topics and has spoken at the NACTT annual conference.

In his non-bankruptcy life, he is a win or lose University of Oregon fan – Go Ducks! And although he and his husband share many non-bankruptcy interests, travel ranks number one.

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