Amrit S. Kapai Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Chicago, Il

- Represent debtors, creditors’ committees, secured and unsecured creditors, investors in and buyers and sellers of distressed assets, and trustees in high-profile corporate restructuring cases.- Assist entities in all aspects of corporate restructuring and related litigation, including drafting and filing bankruptcy petitions and first day motions; preparing schedules and other reports; representing debtors at initial debtor interviews and 341 meetings; pursuing disclosure statement approval and plan confirmation; and utilizing alternative dispute resolution tools to negotiate with other key parties in chapter 11 cases. - Conduct thorough legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, and effectively argue cases before state and federal courts.- Protect creditors’ rights in restructuring and fraudulent transfer cases through citations to discover assets, subpoenas, wage garnishments, and third party citations involving large-scale document reviews.- Manage and prosecute heavy load of avoidance action litigation in large bankruptcy matters.- Advise clients on legal strategies, risk assessment, and potential outcomes, providing practical and actionable advice.

Greater Chicago Area

- Served as litigation counsel to a multinational banking and financial services holding company in consumer lending and financial services litigation involving alleged violations of federal and state banking laws, including FCRA, RESPA, FDCPA, ECOA and UDAAP. - Conducted all stages of defense litigation, from initial fact investigation and discovery, through briefing and presenting dispositive motions, appearing in court, and negotiating settlements.- Utilized and implemented alternative resolution tools, such as loan modifications, forbearance agreements, and mediation, to efficiently and cost-effectively resolve disputes.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Represented nationwide banks, equipment lessors, and finance companies in corporate and commercial litigation, out-of-court workouts, corporate restructuring, guarantor litigation, and replevin matters, while also regularly managing outside local counsel.- Led, from beginning to end, all aspects of litigation in state and federal court, including preparing a victorious appellate brief in the Illinois Second District Appellate Court, obtaining favorable rulings on motions for summary judgment, negotiating and documenting settlement agreements, drafting and issuing discovery, and preparing complaints.

Greater Chicago Area

J.D., Law, Cum Laude (Top 25%)

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Honor Scholar Award, Washington University Global Studies Law Review, Environmental Moot Court.

B.A., History/Economics

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Vice President of Programming-College Council, President-Indian Cultural.

British Contemporary Politics & History