Lovee Sarenas Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles

This course is primarily concerned with Title 11, United States Code as amended by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). Some reference is made to previous bankruptcy laws for historical background purposes. An in-depth study is made of the statutory material relating to voluntary and involuntary bankruptcies under Chapter 7 (liquidation) and 11 (reorganizations) and interrelation of various sections of Title 11. The course also includes discussion of the important features of Chapter 13 bankruptcy and other operating chapters of the Bankruptcy Code.Don't you just love bankruptcy law? Students make it all worthwhile. . . "It was an honor being in your fascinating and substantive class. I truly enjoyed every moment of BK." -AH (3L evening) "I wanted to quickly reach out and say thank you for a great semester in Bankruptcy. The class was extremely challenging for me, but I enjoyed the concepts and it really peaked my curiosity in this area of the law." -EB (3L) "Bankruptcy law is one of the hardest law classes I've taken but despite this I really enjoyed the class. You have been very kind in making yourself available to students, so I wanted to thank you for all your help in answering my and other students' many questions. I hope this class continues to be available in the future and that you continue to teach at Southwestern. I never expected this, but I have enjoyed bankruptcy so much that I hope to be fortunate enough to practice in this area. You are very fortunate to be a professional in this field. Thank you for a great semester!" -CC (3L)

Greater Los Angeles Area

Teaching a practicum on the practice of law to primarily LLM students at Gould.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

https://lewisbrisbois.com/attorneys/sarenas

Central District Of California-Los Angeles

Cupertino, Ca

Responsibilities include working on all aspects of Chapter 11 corporate debtor representation from its inception to the entry of the final decree which involved, inter alia, drafting bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, first day motions, proposed disclosure statements and plan of reorganization, plan confirmation, and final decrees. I was highly involved in the administration of a Chapter 11 debtor’s bankruptcy case, including a debtor’s compliance with the United States Trustee’s disclosure and reporting requirements, and post-confirmation activities. I drafted various motions in connection with Chapter 11 debtor representation such as plan solicitation procedure motions, employment and fee applications, lease rejections, sale motions, final decree motions, objections to claims, and compromise motions. I appeared in court hearings relating to such motions when necessary.Represented clients in out-of-court workouts and debt restructuring including asset sales such as sale of intellectual property, and corporate dissolutions. Worked on corporate bankruptcy cases involving publicly traded corporations, small businesses, start-ups and high-tech companies. I reviewed and analyzed proofs of claim, carried out necessary objections and negotiations relating thereto, and participated in claims litigation. Worked on individual chapter 11 cases as debtor-counsel.Performed creditor defense work relating to avoidance actions. Successfully defended or negotiated settlements relating to preferential transfer claims against Enron trade creditors.Worked closely with partners and drafted several memoranda on bankruptcy issues specific to client’s financial situation.

Central District Of California

More in-depth exposure to issues relating to cases filed under chapters 7, 11, 12, 13 and 15 ofthe Bankruptcy Code and bankruptcy litigation. Initial exposure to PACA claims, farmer cases and ancillary cases. Worked closely with bankruptcy judge on all aspects of bankruptcy law, performing legal research and analysis, writing numerous legal memoranda, court opinion and orders. Supervisorial work included coordinating and delegating work responsibilities between the clerk’s office staff and chambers, and mentoring, training, and evaluating judicial externs.

Served as litigation support for principal attorney. Drafted numerous motions and pleadings in civil litigation involving contract law, trademark and copyright law, tort law, Internet domain name disputes, and corporate formations. Successfully opposed a motion filed by a Las Vegas casino to dismiss a personal injury case in California. Prepared written correspondence to clients and opposing counsel and participated in various telephonic conferences with clients and representatives from the court.

Central District-Los Angeles

I received my introduction to bankruptcy law during my externship where I first encountered issues such as § 362 automatic stay, dischargeability of debt, and lien avoidance . Responsibilities included legal writing and analysis in the form of bench memoranda on various bankruptcy motions, reviewing and preparing the court’s adversary proceeding calendar, and performing legal research on special projects assigned by the judge.

Beverly Hills

Jd

Ba, Political Science, Cum Laude

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