Master advanced restructuring strategies to navigate corporate distress, protect assets, and maximize value for your clients during the anticipated surge in commercial bankruptcies.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings are increasing as businesses face sustained economic pressure from inflation, high interest rates, supply chain disruption, and rising operational costs. In this environment, bankruptcy is no longer a niche legal specialty—it has become a critical framework that informs decision-making across corporate law, real estate, litigation, and commercial advisory practice.
This practical webinar provides a clear and structured introduction to the U.S. bankruptcy system, with a focus on Chapter 11 reorganization and its strategic implications for legal practitioners. Led by bankruptcy attorney William A. Smelko, the session explores the constitutional and statutory foundations of bankruptcy law, key procedural mechanisms, and the practical realities of advising clients in financial distress. Participants will gain actionable insight into risk mitigation, debtor-creditor dynamics, and the legal tools available to navigate complex insolvency scenarios effectively.
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Partner | Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Bill focuses on business bankruptcy, restructuring and corporate governance disputes. He advises banks, credit unions and other financial institutions on a variety of bankruptcy related matters, including plan confirmation objections, asset disposition and use motions, stay relief litigation, lease disputes and the prosecution and defense of discharge objections and nondischargeability complaints. Bill litigates all aspects of bankruptcy matters from both the creditor’s and debtor’s perspective. He is an experienced federal and state court litigator with extensive experience in defending and prosecuting writs, due process violation claims and political challenges based upon both statutory and constitutional rights claims for relief.
