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In the seventh year of an exciting new format and location, the 2007 ABI Investment Banking Committee presents the Complex Financial Restructuring Program. The program offers a unique approach to understanding the role of investment bankers and financial advisors in insolvency and restructuring contexts. A case study is presented that dramatizes the various perspectives of parties-in-interest as they examine strategic alternatives and seek the highest value for an insolvent company. Leaders in the industry play the role of the major constituents as they work through the case study in this day-long program.

2007 Complex Financial Restructuring Program (6 Audio Files)

Presenting the Case Study
Time: 46 min

Speakers:
Lorie R. Beers - KPMG Corporate Finance LLC; New York
Saul E. Burian - Houlihan Lokey; New York
James D. Decker - Alvarez & Marsal, LLC; Atlanta
Peter S. Kaufman, Gordian Group, LLC; New York

The Positions of the Case Constituents
Time: 73 min

Moderator
Saul E. Burian - Moderator, Houlihan Lokey; New York

Permanent Panel Constituents:
R. Neal Batson - CEO/Board of Directors, Alston& Bird LLP; Atlanta
Holly Felder Etlin - CRO, AlixPartners LLP; New York
Paul Basta - Counsel to Company, Kirkland & Ellis LLP; New York
Stephen Karotkin - First Lien Holders, Weil, Gotshal, & Manges LLP; NY
Matthew Barr - Second Lien Holders, Milbank, Tweed, et al.; New York
Berry Spears - MAHI Noteholders, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP; Austin Texas
Thomas R. Califano - Trade Creditors, DLA Piper US LLP; New York
Paula A. Shmeck - Unions, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP; Pittsburgh
Niv Harizman - Private Equity Group Plainfield Asset Management LLC; Greenwich, Conn.

Team 1 Presentation: Advisors to the Second Lien Lenders
Time: 57 MIN

Speakers:
James D. Decker; Moderator - Alvarez & Marsal, LLC; Atlanta
J. Scott Victor - Investment Banker Role, Special Situations Group/SSG
National City, City Investment Banking; Philadelphia
Howard Brod Brownstein - Turnaround Professional Role, NachmanHaysBrownstein, Inc.; Philadelphia
David S. Heller - Lawyer Role, Latham &Watkins LLP; Chicago
Charlie Soutar - Financing Source Role, CIT Corporate Finance; New York

Team 2 Presentation: Advisors to the MAHI Noteholders
Time: 50 min

Speakers:
Lorie R. Beers; Moderator - KPMG Corporate Finance LLC; New York William Q. Derrough - Investment Banker Role, Jefferies & Company, Inc.; New York
Patrick T. Collins - Hedge Fund Role, D.E. Shaw & Co. L.P.; New York
Dion W. Hayes - Lawyer Role, McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond, Va.
Joseph Catalano - Financing Source Role, FirstLight Financial Corp.; Old Greenwich, Conn.

Team 3 Presentation: Advisors to the Private Equity Sponsor/Debtor
Time: 29 min

Speakers:
Peter S. Kaufman; Moderator - Gordian Group, LLC; New York
Flip Huffard - Investment Banker Role, The Blackstone Group; New York
Niv Harizman - Private Equity Group Role, Plainfield Asset Management LLC; Greenwich, Conn.
Daniel C. Stewart -Lawyer Role, Vinson & Elkins LLP; Dallas
Michael P. Keller - Financing Source Role, CapitalSource Finance LLC; Nashville, Tenn.

Case Resolution: The Constituents Decide
Time: 20 min

Cost:
$295 for members

Extra Fee:
$95 non-member fee
(includes a one year membership)

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