Dustin Smith Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York

• MF Global Inc.: Dustin was a key member of the team that investigated the events leading to the shortfall of customer property at MF Global Inc., and was responsible for affirmative litigation in connection with MF Global Inc., including the recovery of missing customer funds. He also coordinated the review and determination of over 6,000 claims filed against Mf Global’s general estate. • Lehman Brothers Inc.: Dustin was a key member of the team that investigated the clearing bank for… Show more • MF Global Inc.: Dustin was a key member of the team that investigated the events leading to the shortfall of customer property at MF Global Inc., and was responsible for affirmative litigation in connection with MF Global Inc., including the recovery of missing customer funds. He also coordinated the review and determination of over 6,000 claims filed against Mf Global’s general estate. • Lehman Brothers Inc.: Dustin was a key member of the team that investigated the clearing bank for Lehman Brothers Inc., which resulted in an $860 million settlement on behalf of the trustee. He was also a member of the team that reached a negotiated settlement with a European affiliate that resulted in the resolution of billions in claims between the parties. Dustin has also handled various other disputes on behalf of the trustee with other Lehman affiliates and third parties. • In re Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Ltd.: Debtor’s counsel in the prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring of international shipping and service company that operates in seven jurisdictions globally. • In re Republic Airways Holdings Inc.: Debtors’ counsel in the $3.5 billion Chapter 11 restructuring of regional airline. • In re Patriot National Inc.: Debtor’s counsel in the pre-negotiated Chapter 11 restructuring of an insurance service company.• In re Affiliated Media Inc.: Debtor’s counsel in a prepackaged bankruptcy of the second-largest newspaper publisher in the US, which resulted in the acceptance of the prepackaged plan by virtually all creditors, and the confirmation of the plan in 41 days.• In re Worldwide Transportation Services Inc.: Counsel to a secured lender, a debtor-in-possession (DIP) lender, and an acquirer of substantial assets pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. • Dustin’s pro bono practice focuses on immigration and asylum matters in the Southern District of New York and Second Circuit and prisoner rights and reform matters. Show less

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Activities and Societies: Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, Managing Editor Cornell Moot Court Board, Bench Editor Cornell Legal.

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