CHICAGO, April 26 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Network — Internatio…

CHICAGO, April 26 - LAWFUEL - The Law News Network -- Internationally prominent bankruptcy and finance attorney, Ronald DeKoven, has joined Jenner & Block as Of Counsel. Mr. DeKoven has been a recognized leader in several major international organizations that have been instrumental in formulating industry policy, precedent and legislation. Mr. DeKoven's substantial involvement in the European business community resulted in his becoming an Ad Eundum member of Gray's Inn, London, in 2003. He also is an Associate Member of 3/4 South Square, a well-known set of Chambers of English Barristers concentrating in Commercial and Business Law, with a particular emphasis on Insolvency and Banking. Mr. DeKoven's more than 35 years' experience in commercial law includes playing a significant role in several high profile cross-border insolvencies, including Federal-Mogul, TXU, Lloyd's of London, Equitas, Olympia and York, Barings, BCCI, Metallgessellschaft and Alpargatas, S.A. He also was involved with several major bankruptcies including Ames Department Stores, Allis Chalmers, and Long John Silver's. Jerold S. Solovy, Chairman of Jenner & Block, states that "Ronald DeKoven is a leader in bankruptcy and insolvency law nationally and internationally and we are honored that he has joined Jenner & Block." Mr. DeKoven will be a member of the Firm's Bankruptcy, Workout and Corporate Reorganization practice. Partner Daniel R. Murray, Chair of the practice, adds that "Ron DeKoven's international experience serves as a strong complement to our practice and will enable us to continue our penetration of the international insolvency marketplace." Besides his insolvency practice, Mr. DeKoven has been a leader in developing sophisticated leasing structures for financial institutions. He also has considerable experience in drafting legislation as the Chief Reporter of Article 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code and in monitoring the interpretation of legislation as a former member of the Permanent Editorial Board for the UCC. In addition, Mr. DeKoven has served as a treaty delegate for the U.S. Department of State with respect to UNIDROIT, Rome, Italy, and as a member of the National Bankruptcy Conference, which monitors the creation and development of U.S. bankruptcy law. He is also an elected member of the American Law Institute and the National Bankruptcy Conference. Prior to joining Jenner & Block, Mr. DeKoven was the head of the leasing and bankruptcy practices at New York's Shearman & Sterling, a firm he was with for more than 20 years. Mr. DeKoven received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School and his B.A. from Stanford University. Ronald DeKoven serves as a Trustee and member of the Audit Committee of The American Cancer Society Foundation. He is also a member of the Development Council of the Oxford University Law Foundation. Web Site: http://www.jenner.com

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