UCC Filing and Searching Under Article 9
On Demand: Learn how to confidently navigate UCC filings with practical guidance under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. This session, led by Pia Angelikis, Esq., covers key steps for creating and perfecting security interests, avoiding common filing mistakes, and conducting effective UCC searches.
Webinar Details
Navigating UCC filings doesn’t have to be complicated. This course offers a practical, real-world look at filing and searching under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code—the key framework for creating, perfecting, and enforcing security interests in personal property.
Whether you’re an attorney, paralegal, or legal professional working on secured transactions, this session will help demystify the filing process and give you the tools to confidently file UCC financing statements. You’ll get clear guidance on what makes a financing statement legally sufficient, how to avoid the most common (and costly) errors, and where to file depending on the type of debtor or collateral involved.
Led by Pia Angelikis, Esq., VP of Government and Legislative Affairs at Cogency Global, the course blends expert insights with practical takeaways you can put to work right away.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a UCC financing statement legally sufficient—from getting the debtor’s name right to describing the collateral clearly.
- Spot common filing pitfalls by reviewing real-life case law (and learn how a simple mistake can unravel an otherwise solid filing).
- Determine the correct filing office and jurisdiction based on debtor type and collateral.
- Conduct smarter UCC searches—knowing where to look, what to look for, and how to interpret the results.
Meet the Host
Pia Angelikis, Esq.
Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.
Pia Angelikis, Esq.
Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.
CLE/MCLE Information
Is this webinar eligible for CLE credit?
No, state CLE credit for this webinar is no longer available. Paralegals may still be able to self-report, where eligible, through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
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Is there a fee to attend this webinar?
There is no fee to attend our webinars, but advance registration is required.
Who is this webinar suitable for?
Our webinars are open to all attendees, but they are generally most relevant to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
Do I have to attend the entire webinar to receive credit?
To receive full credit, you must be present for the entire presentation and answer all poll questions throughout the webinar.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance or completion?
A certificate of attendance will be available for download by attendees who successfully complete all required webinar participation requirements.
How is CLE reported?
CLE reporting requirements vary by state. If your state requires self-reporting, our CLE provider will email your course number(s) within 7 to 14 business days after your attendance has been verified. If your state requires provider reporting, you will receive a separate confirmation email once your attendance has been reported.
Can I still receive credit if I watched the webinar on demand?
Credit availability for on-demand webinars may vary. Please check the webinar page for the most current CLE and paralegal credit eligibility information. To receive full credit where available, attendees must watch the full presentation and complete all required poll questions.
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