Daniel Desatnik is an associate in the Business Solutions, Governance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group. He earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he graduated as a James Kent Scholar and Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. His practice focuses on the representation of debtors, creditors’ committees, equity committees, and creditors in chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
Daniel also has experience assisting clients in a variety of complex litigation matters, including the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and a major medical device company.
Prior to law school, Daniel earned a B.A. and M.A. in political science at Emory University. Daniel uses his political science background to understand how the legal and policy environment impact corporate restructuring efforts.
Daniel is a top-ranked competitive tennis player. As a junior, Daniel won several high profile and national-level tennis tournaments. Daniel played varsity tennis for Emory University and represented the United States in the 2017 Maccabiah Games held in Israel.
Education
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Columbia Law School, J.D., 2015
James Kent Scholar
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Senior Digital Editor, Columbia Business Law Review -
Emory University, M.A., 2011
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Emory University, B.A., 2011
magna cum laude
Admissions & Qualifications
- New York
Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
Matters
Daniel’s engagements include the representation of:
- Puerto Rico: The Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico in connection with Puerto Rico’s restructuring of its debts through the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA).
- Caesars Entertainment Operating Company: The Statutory Unsecured Claimholders’ Committee in the successful confirmation of the chapter 11 cases of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. et al.
- Light Tower Rentals, Inc.: LTR, a diversified specialty equipment rental and services company focused on the oil and gas sector, in its successful prepackaged chapter 11 reorganization. The reorganization process was completed in just 38 days.
- Penn Virginia: The Statutory Unsecured Claimholders’ Committee in the successful confirmation of the chapter 11 cases of Penn Virginia Corporation, et al, an independent oil and gas company.
- Pacific Exploration: A major oil and gas company in its cross-border, out-of-court restructuring.
- SIGA: The Statutory Creditors’ Committee in the successful confirmation of the chapter 11 case of SIGA Technologies, Inc.