On the Move

Pryor Cashman LLP has announced that Ronald S. Beacher, Michael H. Levison and Conrad K. Chiu have joined the firm's New York office and will practice in the Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Group. Beacher, who focuses his practice on creditors' rights, litigation, and commercial and real estate transactional matters, will co-chair the practice group with Richard Levy, Jr. Levison represents creditors in connection with a wide array of commercial disputes, including default-based litigation, foreclosure, workout documentation and loan modification. Chiu practices in the areas of bankruptcy, equipment leasing, and commercial litigation. He represents creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy practice, including litigation, workouts, restructurings, and secured lending. The three attorneys were all previously partners at Day Pitney in New York.

DLA Piper has added five restructuring partners to its Chicago office from Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, including Richard A. Chesley, who founded the Paul Hastings Chicago office in 2006 and served as its managing partner until recently. Joining Chesley as partners are Stacey Kern, Gregory Otsuka, Kimberly Newmarch and Ameer Ahmad. Chesley has served as restructuring counsel for numerous high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings.

Three prominent bankruptcy attorneys, Janet S. Baer, Roger J. Higgins and Rebecca O. Fruchtman, have announced the formation of Baer Higgins Fruchtman LLC in Chicago. The new firm will focus on large Chapter 11 representations with special emphasis on complicated claims work, post-confirmation matters, counseling creditors and equity holders, and acting as conflicts and committee counsel. It is the first women-owned law firm of its kind in Chicago. Ms. Baer and Mr. Higgins were formerly partners and Ms. Fruchtman, of counsel, in the Restructuring Department of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.