Partner
CurrentI focus my practice on corporate restructuring, bankruptcy, and other related matters. Most recently, I was one of the leaders on the Peabody Energy chapter 11 cases, the world's largest coal company and one of the largest chapter 11 cases in 2016. I am also part of the team representing the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in connection with its revitalization efforts. In addition, I have substantial experience counseling clients on fraudulent conveyance, preferential transfer, fiduciary duty, and corporate governance and formality issues. I played a significant role in the City of Detroit chapter 9 case in 2013, the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. I was extensively involved in all aspects of the Detroit case, from litigating the City's eligibility for chapter 9 to confirmation of its plan for the adjustment of debts. In connection with Jones Day's representation of Al Togut as the Chapter 7 Trustee of Anthracite Capital, one of the largest chapter 7 cases ever filed, I coordinated and implemented all aspects of this engagement, which resulted in a recovery of approximately $47 million for the estate and a release of more than $33 million in secured affiliate claims. I also was a member of the team that represented Chrysler in the sale of its assets to Fiat and the decision to reject certain dealership agreements. Additionally, I also devote time to monitoring various legislative proposals pending in Congress that would amend the Bankruptcy Code and pro bono activities such as the representation of disabled veterans.
