Mark Shinderman

Mark Shinderman has more than 35 years of experience restructuring companies inside and outside of bankruptcy, directing bankruptcy-related litigation and handling the purchase of assets out of bankruptcy. Mr. Shinderman often advises ad hoc committees of lenders and bondholders and official creditors’ committees, as well as debtors, purchasers of assets from troubled companies, key vendors, equity sponsors and other important constituents in insolvency situations.

Mr. Shinderman also has represented and advised numerous clients involved in litigation and transactions in which the counterparty may be in financial distress, helping the clients mitigate potential insolvency risk. His engagements have involved companies in a diverse group of industries such as apparel, biopharma, consumer products and services, ecommerce, energy, finance, healthcare, media and entertainment, real estate, retail, technology and transportation. He has played a significant role in numerous high-profile insolvency cases and out-of-court restructurings.

Mr. Shinderman also provides advisory services to banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions throughout the country.

Mr. Shinderman is a frequent lecturer at bankruptcy and distressed investing conferences throughout the country and has authored numerous articles on bankruptcy-related issues. Among other things, he co-taught a winter seminar on bankruptcy law at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.

Mr. Shinderman is a member of the Board of Directors of Students Run L.A., a nonprofit organization committed to serving at-risk youth in Los Angeles. He previously served as Board President for five years.

Relevant Experience:

• Played a significant role in high profile insolvency cases and out-of-court restructurings, such as: Vertellus Specialties Inc.; Cengage; Dex Media; Ocean Rig; Blockbuster; William Lyon Homes; American Capital; MSR Resort Golf; Relativity Media; Real Mex; Gatehouse; EveryWare; and Select Staffing, among other engagements

Awards & Recognition:

• Top 100 Lawyers, The Los Angeles Business Journal (2024)
• 2023 Asset Sale of the Year, American Bankruptcy Institute (2023)
• 2022 Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Los Angeles, Best Lawyers in America (2022)
• Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers, Turnarounds & Workouts (2013, 2017)
• Chambers USA Guide: Band 1, Chambers & Partners
• IFLR1000
• California Super Lawyers
• Lawdragon