Serving Those Who Serve: Meeting the Needs of Service Members and Veterans in Financial Difficulties

Samuel R. Maizel, a partner at Dentons US LLP and a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, has over three decades of experience and is recognized as an expert in healthcare restructuring issues. He served on active duty in the US Army for 14 years, including serving as a Judge Advocate in Operation Desert Storm, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, and as an Infantry officer in the 101st Airborne Division and the 3rd US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). Sam has a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an MA from Georgetown University, and a JD from the George Washington University Law School.

Bill Curtin is a restructuring partner at Sidley Austin LLP. He represents debtors, creditors, distressed investors and sponsors, and has extensive experience in healthcare, biopharmaceutical, senior living and mass tort cases. Bill spent over a decade in the Office of the United States Trustee and served in the United States Army JAG Corps, including a one-year tour in Iraq, and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge.

Kristina is a shareholder and restructuring attorney at Iowa’s largest law firm, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. She represents clients in all Chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, out-of-court workouts, acquisitions, state and federal litigation, and receiverships. In addition to her legal practice, Kristina is a combat-experienced and highly decorated, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.