Todd Schwartz is a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco and Palo Alto offices. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital fund formation and operation, minority and venture capital investments, joint ventures, and restructuring, bankruptcy, and distressed investments. Mr. Schwartz represents companies as well as private equity funds in all aspects of their businesses.
Mr. Schwartz regularly advises boards of directors and senior management regarding their fiduciary duties and corporate governance. Mr. Schwartz has advised borrowers (including portfolio, privately-held, and public companies), creditors, and distressed investors (including hedge funds and private equity funds) in acquisitions, out-of-court restructurings, and chapter 11 cases.
Mr. Schwartz received a B.A. in Integrative Biology and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley in 2003. He received his J.D. in 2007 from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he was a member of the University of Illinois Law Review and editor for the Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal. Mr. Schwartz is admitted to practice in California, Illinois and Texas.
Experience
363 Purchaser and Investor Representative Transactions
Has actively participated in the out-of-court workouts, restructurings, and sales and acquisitions of various confidential debtor and creditor matters across varied industries, including gaming, real estate, aviation, energy, retail, technology, hospitality, manufacturing, drilling, and finance.
Significant Chapter 11 Related Representations include: Chapter 11 Debtor Representations
Creditors' Committee Representations
The Official Committees of Trust Preferred Securities Holders in the Chapter 11 Case of First Place Financial Corp., involving the disposition of its bank subsidiaries.
Accolades and Recognitions
Admitted to Practice in the following venues:
Speaking Engagements and Publications
Professional and Community Involvement
Pro Bono
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Written cancellation for the conference or any excursions must be received by midnight on Monday, May 13, 2019 for a full refund less a $75 cancellation processing fee. No refunds will be given after May 13, 2019; substitutions are allowed.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship with the AIRA provides exposure and visibility to the decision making experts in the insolvency and restructuring field. To discuss available opportunities contact Cheryl Campbell at (541) 646–9261 or ccampbell@aira.org.
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