Insights
KCC's industry experts include:
Eric S. Kurtzman - Chief Executive Officer
T: 310.823.9000
About
Based upon his former career as a corporate restructuring attorney and CEO role at KCC, Eric Kurtzman offers perspective on the inner-workings of the Chapter 11 process. Additionally, Eric serves as resource on the challenges and opportunities of establishing and growing an entrepreneurial business through his experience of building KCC into one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Industry Topics
Eric can offer insight on the following topics:
- An Insider’s Look at Claims Trading: Issues, trends and common practices within the claims trading process and among its participants.
- The Application of Technology to the Corporate Restructuring Process: A look at emerging tools and technology designed to streamline the corporate restructuring process.
- Entrepreneurial Growth Strategies: Real-world perspective on structuring and managing a company that fosters culture, business growth and innovation.
Speaking Engagements
A frequent guest speaker and published author, Eric serves as a panelist and guest speaker on a variety of topics at law schools, industry conferences and events.
Jonathan A. Carson - Managing Director
T: 310.823.9000
About
As KCC’s primary thought-leader, Jonathan Carson serves as a source to news media and other audiences providing commentary on trends and developments within corporate restructuring and the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. An avid industry observer, he draws upon his years of experience practicing as a former corporate restructuring attorney with Kirkland & Ellis and from KCC’s engagements as a claims and noticing agent.
Industry Topics
Jonathan can offer insight on the following topics:
- Has BAPCPA Altered Chapter 11? Analysis and insight into the impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) and surrounding macroeconomic influences on the Chapter 11 process
- Public Securities Pitfalls and Challenges: An overview and inside look at the challenges and key considerations for restructuring professionals to keep in mind when reaching out to public securities holders during Chapter 11.
- A New Breed of Bankruptcy: A look at the new breed of bankruptcies, including pre-gaming, '374' bankruptcies and Chapter 11 mergers, as corporate restructuring becomes more complex, more costly and more widespread than ever.
- Beating the Clock in Bankruptcy: The challenges and opportunities within today’s accelerated corporate bankruptcy timelines.
- Corporate Bankruptcy Basics: A review of the nuts and bolts of the Chapter 11 process with insight into the complexities and players at each stage.
Speaking Engagements
A frequent guest speaker and published author, Jonathan presents an MCLE-accredited program titled, "A Practical Guide to Corporate Restructuring" at law schools, law firms and industry conferences. He also serves as a panelist and guest speaker on a variety of topics at industry conferences and events.
Michael J. Frishberg - Executive V.P., Corporate Restructuring
T: 917.281.4827
About
Michael Frishberg serves as an expert source on trends and developments within the corporate restructuring and Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Michael draws upon his former experience as a partner in the Restructuring Group at Kirkland and Ellis LLP in the firm’s New York office, and from his experience at KCC overseeing administrative needs for the country’s largest and most complex bankruptcies
Industry Topics
Michael provides commentary on the following topics among others:
- Corporate Bankruptcy Basics: A review of the nuts and bolts of the Chapter 11 process with insight into the complexities and players at each stage.
- The Treatment of Class Claims in Bankruptcy: Explanation and analysis of the various procedures when addressing class claims within the bankruptcy process.
- A New Breed of Bankruptcy: A look at the new breed of bankruptcies, including pre-gaming, '374' bankruptcies and Chapter 11 mergers, as corporate restructuring becomes more complex, more costly and more widespread than ever.
- Beating the Clock in Bankruptcy: The challenges and opportunities within today’s accelerated corporate bankruptcy timelines.
- The Impact of Bankruptcy Reform: The evolving effect of BAPCPA (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005) on the corporate restructuring process.
Speaking Engagements
A frequent guest speaker and published author, Michael presents an MCLE-accredited program titled, "A Practical Guide to Corporate Restructuring" at law schools, law firms and industry conferences. He also serves as a panelist and guest speaker on a variety of topics at industry conferences and events.
Nellwyn Voorhies-Kantak - Director
T: 424.731.0014
About
Nellwyn Voorhies-Kantak serves as an expert source on emerging trends and developments in corporate restructuring proceedings and class action litigation. Nellwyn draws upon her more than 13 years of legal experience as an attorney during which she was engaged in the legal matters of Daewoo Motor America, Stateline Hotel, Inc., C&R Clothiers, Kenny Rogers Roasters and Louise’s Trattoria.
Industry Topics
Nellwyn provides commentary on the following topics among others:
- Roadmap for Handling 503(b)(9) Procedures: An analysis of the history of 503(b)(9) claims and the developing case law and an overview of the varied procedures being used in current Chapter 11 cases to handle the administration of 503(b)(9) claims.
- Corporate Bankruptcy Basics: A review of the nuts and bolts of the Chapter 11 process with insight into the complexities and players at each stage.
- Creating Efficiency for Claims & Noticing Procedures: A general look into how to manage an efficient claims administration process throughout the duration of a Chapter 11 case.
Speaking Engagements
A frequent guest speaker and published author, Nellwyn presents a program titled, "A Survey of Section 503(b)(9) Claims Procedures: Roadmaps for Debtors and Caution Signs for Creditors” at law firms and industry conferences.
Gil Hopenstand - Senior Consultant
T: 310.776.7379
About
Gil Hopenstand serves as an expert source on trends and legal developments in corporate restructuring and bankruptcy litigation. Gil draws upon his experience as an attorney at Levene, Neale, Bender, Rankin & Brill LLP where he represented corporations in Chapter 11 engagements, served as counsel to trustees and creditors’ committees and led case management and strategy in trial and appellate courts.
Industry Topics
Gil provides commentary on the following topics among others:
- The Treatment of Class Claims in Bankruptcy: Explanation and analysis of the various procedures used when addressing class claims within the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
- Has BAPCPA Altered Chapter 11? Analysis and insight into the impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) and surrounding macroeconomic influences on the Chapter 11 process.
- Corporate Bankruptcy Basics: A review of the nuts and bolts of the Chapter 11 process with insight into the complexities and players at each stage.
- Creating Efficiency for Claims & Noticing Procedures: A general look into how to manage an efficient claims administration process throughout the duration of a Chapter 11 case
David M. Sharp - Director, Public Securities Services
T: 917.281.4820
About
David Sharp serves as an expert source on emerging trends and developments in complex Chapter 11 cases involving public securities holders. David draws upon more than 20 years of global securities experience and from his involvement in the country’s largest, most complex corporate restructuring proceedings.
Industry Topics
David provides commentary on the following topics among others:
- Public Securities Pitfalls and Challenges: An overview and inside look at the challenges and key considerations for restructuring professionals to keep in mind when reaching out to public securities holders during Chapter 11.
- Rights Offerings for Public Securities in Chapter 11 Proceedings: Analysis and insight into the complexities encountered during the distribution of rights offerings of public securities within Chapter 11 proceedings.
- The Global Implications of Public Securities Management: The challenges and opportunities that corporate debtors encounter in navigating the myriad of channels and approaches used to reach public securities holders across the globe.
Speaking Engagements
A frequent guest speaker and published author, David presents an MCLE-accredited program titled, "Rights Offerings for Public Securities in Chapter 11 Proceedings" at law firms and industry conferences.