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Michael S. Lurey

Attorney

Santa Monica, CA 90401
USA

Class: V (1994)Circuit: Ninth

Education

Northwestern University, B.S., with Distinction (1967)
Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude (1970)

Professional Career

Counsel (2010-12); Partner (1978-10); Global Co-Chair of Insolvency Practice Group (1992-06); Chair, Finance Department (1989-91); Associate (1970-78), Latham & Watkins

Affiliations

American Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Financial Lawyers Conference of Southern California

Publications

"Debating Intercreditor Agreements, Valuation, and Control Issues," American Bankruptcy Institute 2007
"Balancing Equitable Principles and Respect for Corporate Structure - Substantive Consolidation in Bankruptcy," California Bankruptcy Forum 2005
"Analyzing the Debtor's Financial Information," ABI 2003
"Representation of a Corporation Facing Financial Difficulties, Advising the Board of Directors," Glasser Legalworks 2001
"Litigating with the Chapter 11 Debtor: Issues and Strategies," Financial Lawyers Conference Program 2002
"Real Estate Reorganization Issues," ABI 1999
"Fiduciary Duties of the Creditors' Committee, Its Members and Counsel," ABI Program 1998
"Practical Advice on Litigating Bankruptcy Appeals," and "Basic Issues Confronting the Environmentally Challenged Debtor," Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute Programs 1997
Collier Lending Institutions and the Bankruptcy Code, Matthew Bender treatise, 1985 and annual updates (1986-)
"Selected Current Developments in Bankruptcy," ABI Program (1994)
"Pre-Bankruptcy Planning: Improving the Prospects for Successful Reorganization," ABI 1993
"Developments in Confirmation Standards for Chapter 11 Plan and Issues in Trading Claims in Chapter 11 Cases," PLI 1991
"Restructuring Real Estate Secured Debt in Chapter 11," L.A. County Bar Association Symposium 1990
"Sales of Property under Bankruptcy Code Section, 363," PLI 1989
"Bankruptcy as a Cure for the Healthcare Industry," L.A. County Bar Association Program 2000