Lowenstein Sandler LLP

A senior bankruptcy practitioner and seasoned commercial litigator, Mickey brings significant experience to his practice, which focuses on complex business reorganizations, investor litigation in a bankruptcy context, and high-stakes Chapter 11 issues. Mickey is consistently recognized by Chambers USA as "a strong lawyer," "brilliant," "fantastic," "very plugged in," and "instrumental in providing tactical advice," noting his skill in "anticipating all the key issues that are likely to arise." Clients have commended his "technical knowledge, attention to detail, and honest and straightforward legal advice."

A key member of the firm's successful bankruptcy and complex business litigation practices, Mickey has represented debtors, trustees, creditors, and investors in a variety of noteworthy bankruptcies and bankruptcy-related litigation. He currently represents a number of institutional shareholder and investor interests in several large and complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings, including cross-border insolvencies, such as Performance Sports Group, Sino-Forest, Pacific Gas & Electric, Windstream, Odebrecht, Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Orexigen Therapeutics, Adeptus Health, Novation/NovaStar, Fisker Automotive, SandRidge Energy, Lehman Brothers, and SFX Entertainment, among others. On the consumer front, he currently represents consumer interests in the Cambridge Analytica, Think Finance and 21st Century Oncology bankruptcy proceedings. He also represents debtors and purchasers in acquisitions of assets of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy estates.

In addition, Mickey represents major energy companies in connection with bankruptcy proceedings involving their customers and counterparties. He has been invited to speak before financial institutions, bar association groups, and credit associations regarding the rights of counterparties to derivatives and other energy-related contracts in a bankruptcy context, including cutting-edge issues emerging from the Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 and SIPC proceedings. Mickey also is routinely asked to speak at programs discussing the rights of securities fraud claimants and class action plaintiffs in a Chapter 11 context and on the interplay between bankruptcy law and product liability litigation.

Bar Admissions

New York

New Jersey

Education

St. John's University School of Law (J.D. 1978), with honors
Boston University (B.S. 1975), cum laude

Significant Accomplishments

Speaking Engagements

Michael S. Etkin will present "Anatomy of an Energy Company Chapter 11 Case" to the annual conference. The program will discuss the significant events occurring in an actual Chapter 11 case in the energy industry from inception to plan confirmation.

Michael Etkin will present on a panel discussing "The Art of Successful Negotiation" at the IECA's 2017 Spring Conference. The presentation will focus on steps to consider and helpful hints to plan and conduct a successful negotiation. Michael will bring the perspective of a restructuring and litigation professional to the program.

Session #1
April 15, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern

Preparing For a Potential Bankruptcy Storm: Issues Credit Professionals Need To Know

Description:
Part I of this program will explore the early warning signs of counterparty distress, steps to consider taking before bankruptcy to protect your position and an overview of the bankruptcy process.

Session #2
April 22, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern

Overview of Recent Federal Economic Funding Support Programs and Thinking Strategically When Your Counterparty Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Description:
Part II of the Program will examine bankruptcy strategies to maximize your position and minimize loss as well as the various federal programs that have been enacted and what they mean to you.

Speakers:

• Mickey Etkin, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
• Francis Lawall, Pepper Hamilton LLP
• Phil Lookadoo, Haynes and Boone, LLP
• Jeremy Weinstein, Law Office of Jeremy Weinstein

CE Information:
Pending.

Professional Associations

International Energy Credit Association