University of Michigan, B.A., 1976 with high distinction
New York
U.S. District Court, S.D. New York U.S. District Court, E.D. New York U.S. District Court, Dist. of Connecticut U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Cir.
American Bar Association
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
American Bankruptcy Institute
Turnaround Management Association
Past Events:
Art as Collateral: Overcoming Special Challenges for Lenders May 25, 2010 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Lending against art collateral, whether a personal collection or a dealer's inventory, presents special credit risks. Our panel discussed the due diligence and documentation issues one needs to master to succeed in the art lending world.
PE Firms and Distress: The Tricky Business of Risk Mitigation and Value Creation October 8, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Our experts discussed the bankruptcy and distressed issues that impact private equity firms. Attendees heard about several recent cases involving private equity sponsors and troubled portfolio companies and learned the business strategies firms should consider, whether as the buyer or seller.
Your First Lien Is Breaking! September 22, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Your borrower is in default, but at least you hold a perfected first priority lien in its assets. What could go wrong with that? Plenty. Four recent high–profile bankruptcy cases are gutting the integrity of secured lenders’ first lien positions. Herrick is directly involved in three of these cases. Our panel of experts presented an interactive Q&A on how debtors are chipping away at the sanctity of the first lien, and what you can do to protect yourself.
The Third Annual Securitization Symposium September 17, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Our distinguished panel of financial and legal experts, including representatives of Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, Ambac Assurance Corporation and Herrick, Feinstein LLP, assessed the current securitization markets, their problems, the remedial measures under implementation and proposed regulatory reform.
Your First Lien Is Breaking! June 24, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Your borrower is in default, but at least you hold a perfected first priority lien in its assets. What could go wrong with that? Plenty. Four recent high-profile bankruptcy cases are gutting the integrity of secured lenders' first lien positions and Herrick is directly involved in three of these cases. Our panel of experts presented an interactive Q&A on how debtors are chipping away at the sanctity of the first lien, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Retail Bankruptcy: How to Prepare and Survive March 25, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP and KPMG Corporate Finance LLC Property owners and lenders learned how to prepare for--and protect themselves in--a tenant bankruptcy.
Return of the Credit Crunch February 12, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Due to the overwhelming response for our January credit crunch seminar, Herrick hosted this seminar again. This seminar focused on how to deal with the problem loan, workout, restructuring and bankruptcy issues you hoped you’d never see again.
Return of the Credit Crunch January 14, 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP This seminar focused on how to deal with the problem loan, workout, restructuring and bankruptcy issues you are facing in this troubled economy.
A Practical Guide to Asset-based Lending and UCC Article 9 in Today's Economy December 11, 2008 -- The New York State Bar Association Stephen Selbst and Bruce Levine served on the panel of a New York State Bar Association CLE course entitled "A Practical Guide to Asset-based Lending and UCC Article 9 in Today's Economy."
TAGLaw International Conference October 19, 2008 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP As the New York TAGLaw member, Herrick hosted the opening cocktail reception on Sunday, October 19th at our 2 Park Avenue office.
Pre-Emptive Litigation Strategies March 2008 -- DealFlow Media Distressed Debt Conference Stephen Selbst spoke at on "Pre-Emptive Litigation Strategies" at the DealFlow Media Distressed Debt Conference.
The Crisis in Subprime Lending October 2007 -- Beard Group Audioconference Stephen Selbst spoke on "The Crisis in Subprime Lending" for a Beard Group Audioconference.
The Subprime Mortgage Crisis September 2007 -- iiBig Distressed Debt Conference Stephen Selbst spoke on The Subprime Mortgage Crisis at the iiBig Distressed Debt Conference in Las Vegas.
BACPA - A Look at the First Year November 2006 -- Beard Group Audioconference Stephen Selbst spoke on "BACPA - A Look at the First Year" for a Beard Group Audioconference.
Small Business Provisions of the New Bankruptcy Act November 2005 -- Beard Group Audioconference Stephen Selbst spoke on "Small Business Provisions of the New Bankruptcy Act" for a Beard Group Audioconference in November 2005.
Health Care Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code October 2005 -- Beard Group Audioconference Stephen Selbst spoke on "Health Care Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code" for a Beard Group Audioconference.