The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is bringing together seven of the most experienced, knowledgeable legal experts who have several decades of collective experience in the auto regulatory world for the 12th annual NABD East Coast Conference.

The conference theme is “More Success, Less Risk,” and the event is designed for both new and experienced operators. Organizers insisted BHPH dealerships of all sizes will benefit from the conference’s compliance track dubbed Compliance University from the knowledge to be shared by:

— Tom Hudson of Hudson Cook

— Gerald Sachs of Paul Hastings

— Terry O’Loughlin of Reynolds and Reynolds

— David Bafumo of FNI Inc.

— Mark Edelman of McGlinchey Stafford

— Allen Denson of Hudson Cook

— Trisha Cacciola of Hudson Cook

And more legal experts are expected to join other conference panels, too.

”This is the only compliance training designed specifically for BHPH operators. This is the greatest assembly of legal talent at one NABD event that we have ever assembled,” NABD president and founder Ken Shilson said.

NABD East Coast Conference is scheduled for Nov. 3-5 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Fla.

Beyond the segment labeled Compliance University, the conference features dual-track workshop sessions starting at 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 3, covering BHPH best operating practices and compliance. The program features many of the nation’s leading attorneys, experts and successful operators who will share their latest tips and insights that bring success in the highly competitive subprime auto finance market of today.

The conference also will open with a first-time attendee reception.

“The compliance workshops will also include affordable compliance solutions which will help operators avoid legal and regulatory mistakes that can cost millions of dollars,” said Shilson, who added that upon completion, all attendees will receive a compliance certificate that proves their participation.

The Best Operating Track includes sessions on:

— Website design and content
— Technology solutions
— Payment devices
— Marketing strategies to gain market share
— Inventory sourcing and reconditioning
— Capital

Shilson highlighted these sessions feature leading experts and operators who will share ideas that succeed in the current environment.

“The workshops will not be infomercials and will benefit both owners and all key employees,” he said.

During the second half of the conference, the dual tracks will combine into the general sessions covering:

— Lease-here, pay-here program
— Using new technology to finance and source inventory
— Collections
— Repossessions
— Payment device best practices
— New benchmarks and trends update
— Accounting /tax tips and update
— Regulatory developments forecast
— Underwriting tips
— Top take-away session

“Both the workshops and the general sessions feature new content never presented before, and important information that will help attendees succeed,” Shilson said.

The conference ends at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5 to facilitate travel.

The exhibit hall will include all the latest products and services that increase BHPH profits and cash flow. Two receptions, a breakfast and a luncheon are included that are designed to allow attendees to network with other operators, experts and exhibitors.

NABD highlighted the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive is newly renovated and located next to the hottest new attraction, the Orlando Eye. Shuttle service is available to Disney properties and Universal Studios. NABD has arranged discounted room rates of only $149 per night with no resort fees.

“Attendees are encouraged to bring their families to enjoy the nation’s most popular family destination — Orlando,” Shilson said.

“Successful BHPH operators today must understand and adapt to the changing market environment. The old ways aren’t working anymore,” he continued. “This conference will definitely help attendees compete more successfully while avoiding the new regulatory pitfalls. The Orlando destination is an attractive and affordable venue.”

The complete agenda and speaker information is posted and will be continually updated on the NABD website at www.bhphinfo.com. Registrations can be made at the website or by calling (832) 767-4759.

Space and room availability is limited and early registration discounts are expiring soon. Space and room availability is limited and early registration discounts are expiring soon.

Exhibitors can call Keith Shilson at (832) 767-4759 to learn more about space still available.