James Sprayregen, Best Restructuring Lawyer in the World, to Join Golden Networking's Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010

New York, NY, September 14, 2010 --(PR.com)-- James Sprayregen, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, former Co-Head of Goldman Sach's Restructuring Group and expert recognized as one of the country's outstanding restructuring lawyers, will present at Golden Networking's Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010, "Analyzing and Valuing Distressed Companies, Securities and Real Estate" (http://www.DistressedInvestingExpertsForum.com), September 21st, 2010, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, New York City.

Mr. Sprayregen is recognized as one of the country's outstanding restructuring lawyers and has led some of the most complex Chapter 11 filings in recent history. Mr. Sprayregen has extensive experience representing major U.S. and international companies in and out of court as well as buyers and sellers of assets in distressed situations. He has handled matters for clients in industries as varied as manufacturing, technology, transportation, energy, media, and real estate. He has extensive experience advising boards of directors, and generally representing domestic and international debtors and creditors in complex workout, insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy planning matters.

Mr. Sprayregen has been recognized as one of the top restructuring lawyers in the world by many leading publications. In March 2010, The National Law Journal selected Mr. Sprayregen as one of "The Decade's Most Influential Lawyers." The American Lawyer also profiled Mr. Sprayregen's distinguished career in several articles including "Dealmakers of the Year, Building the Brand," and "45 Under Forty-Five: The Rising Stars of the Private Bar." Mr. Sprayregen was also profiled in the articles, "Credit Control," by The Lawyer, "Willing to Run Through a Brick Wall," by The Daily Deal, "Lawyer 'Spray' Tops Bankruptcy Fray," by Crain's Chicago Business and "A 24-Hour Kind of Player," by the Chicago Sun-Times. In addition, Chambers & Partners has described Mr. Sprayregen as a "great clients' lawyer, admired for his 'unflustered ways.'" Chambers said that clients it spoke to noted that he is "probably the best restructuring lawyer in the world."

From 2006-2008, Mr. Sprayregen served as co-head of Goldman Sach's Restructuring Group and advised clients in restructuring and distressed situations. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Mr. Sprayregen spent 16 years at Kirkland & Ellis. He rejoined the Restructuring Group at Kirkland & Ellis in December 2008. The 2009 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business highlighted Mr. Sprayregen's return to Kirkland & Ellis after his nearly three years with Goldman Sachs. Mr. Sprayregen was listed as a first tier lawyer practicing in the bankruptcy/restructuring category, and was described as having an "outstanding reputation for complex Chapter 11 cases." The 2010 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Mr. Sprayregen as a key individual, noting that "he will lift the practice even higher," and that he is known for his ability to "smooth the waters where needed but also take an aggressive stand when necessary."

Mr. Sprayregen is a frequent lecturer and speaker, and also has published numerous articles on insolvency, fiduciary duty and distressed M&A issues. He also served for three years as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and for one year as an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law. In addition, Mr. Sprayregen has lectured at The London Business School, The University of Illinois College of Law, The University of Michigan Law School, and The University of Michigan Liberal Arts College.

Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010 is produced by GoldenNetworking.net (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs, investors and diplomats, founded by former McKinsey consultant and Columbia Business School MBA Edgar Perez.
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