RyanPinkston
Partner
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
rpinkston@seyfarth.com
Ryan is an experienced, pragmatic litigator with a proven track record of success.
More About Ryan
Ryan prides himself on crafting custom solutions to his clients’ varied litigation problems. He handles disputes in state and federal courts across the country involving a wide array of subject matters, including, for example, commercial conflicts, director and officer liability, complex fraud and business torts, cybersecurity and data privacy, and class action defense. Coming of age during the Great Recession, in addition to his significant commercial litigation experience, Ryan also possesses niche expertise in bankruptcy litigation, corporate reorganizations and liquidations, and matters involving financial distress. Ryan’s clients come from all industries and in all shapes and sizes, from technology start-ups and government contractors to large financial institutions, airlines, and multinational corporations.
- JD, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Magna cum laude
Federal Communications Law Journal, articles editor
Order of the Coif
Dean's list (2005-2008) - BA, Washington University in St. Louis
- California
- Illinois
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Central District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- US Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
- US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
- US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California
- US Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois
- US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Illinois
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- Listed in Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" for Bankruptcy (Thomson Reuters) (2013-2018)
- Chicago Bar Association
- Author, "Are You Stuck in Bankruptcy Court if Stay Relief is Denied?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 14, 2019)
- Author, "'U Can’t Touch This': When A Garnished Employee Goes Bankrupt," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2019)
- Author, "Seventh Circuit’s Latest On Stern May Constitute Dicta," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 28, 2013)
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Author, "Successful Collateral Valuation Perhaps Key to Plan Objections," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2013); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Unfinished Business Claims, Are Pending Matters Potential Fraudulent Transfers?," Law Journal Newsletters: The Bankruptcy Strategist and Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report (November 16, 2012)
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Co-Author, "The 'Unfinished Business' of Failed Law Firms," Law Journal Newsletters: The Bankruptcy Strategist and Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report (November 2012)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Wins Precedent-Setting Dismissal of Thelen Trustee’s Unfinished Business Claims," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2012); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2012)
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Co-Author, "Second Circuit’s Opinion May Insulate Payments Previously Beyond Bounds Of Bankruptcy Code Section 546(e)," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 7, 2011); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 7, 2011)
- Co-Author, "Identifying Corporate and Personal Liability: Issues for D&Os in the Zone of Insolvency," Business Law & Governance (June 2011)
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- Speaker, "The Property Line: Bankruptcy 101 for Real Estate Professionals," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 1, 2022)
- CRE Finance Council 2020 January Conference, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Miami, FL (January 15, 2020)
- Fall 2017 Trigild Lender Conference, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Diego, CA (October 18, 2017)
- "The 'Unfinished Business' of Failed Law Firms: Pending Client Matters and Potential Fraudulent Transfers," Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Bankruptcy Committee Meeting (October 2, 2012)
- Co-Presenter, "Practice Pointers in Preference Litigation," Chicago Bar Association (April 5, 2011)
- American Cancer Society of Illinois, Associate Board of Ambassadors
Ryan is an experienced, pragmatic litigator with a proven track record of success.
More About Ryan
Ryan prides himself on crafting custom solutions to his clients’ varied litigation problems. He handles disputes in state and federal courts across the country involving a wide array of subject matters, including, for example, commercial conflicts, director and officer liability, complex fraud and business torts, cybersecurity and data privacy, and class action defense. Coming of age during the Great Recession, in addition to his significant commercial litigation experience, Ryan also possesses niche expertise in bankruptcy litigation, corporate reorganizations and liquidations, and matters involving financial distress. Ryan’s clients come from all industries and in all shapes and sizes, from technology start-ups and government contractors to large financial institutions, airlines, and multinational corporations.
- JD, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Magna cum laude
Federal Communications Law Journal, articles editor
Order of the Coif
Dean's list (2005-2008) - BA, Washington University in St. Louis
- California
- Illinois
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Central District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- US Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
- US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
- US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California
- US Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois
- US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Illinois
Related Services
Related Key Industries
Related News & Insights
-
Podcast
Aug 1, 2022
The Property Line: Bankruptcy 101 for Real Estate Professionals
-
Sponsored Events
Jan 13, 2020
Seyfarth to Sponsor CRE Finance Council 2020 January Conference
-
Legal Update
Nov 14, 2019
Are You Stuck in Bankruptcy Court if Stay Relief is Denied?
-
Blog Post
May 8, 2019
“U Can’t Touch This”: When A Garnished Employee Goes Bankrupt
- Listed in Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" for Bankruptcy (Thomson Reuters) (2013-2018)
- Chicago Bar Association
- Author, "Are You Stuck in Bankruptcy Court if Stay Relief is Denied?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 14, 2019)
- Author, "'U Can’t Touch This': When A Garnished Employee Goes Bankrupt," California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2019)
- Author, "Seventh Circuit’s Latest On Stern May Constitute Dicta," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 28, 2013)
-
Author, "Successful Collateral Valuation Perhaps Key to Plan Objections," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2013); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Unfinished Business Claims, Are Pending Matters Potential Fraudulent Transfers?," Law Journal Newsletters: The Bankruptcy Strategist and Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report (November 16, 2012)
-
Co-Author, "The 'Unfinished Business' of Failed Law Firms," Law Journal Newsletters: The Bankruptcy Strategist and Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report (November 2012)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Wins Precedent-Setting Dismissal of Thelen Trustee’s Unfinished Business Claims," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2012); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2012)
-
Co-Author, "Second Circuit’s Opinion May Insulate Payments Previously Beyond Bounds Of Bankruptcy Code Section 546(e)," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 7, 2011); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 7, 2011)
- Co-Author, "Identifying Corporate and Personal Liability: Issues for D&Os in the Zone of Insolvency," Business Law & Governance (June 2011)
-
- Speaker, "The Property Line: Bankruptcy 101 for Real Estate Professionals," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 1, 2022)
- CRE Finance Council 2020 January Conference, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Miami, FL (January 15, 2020)
- Fall 2017 Trigild Lender Conference, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, San Diego, CA (October 18, 2017)
- "The 'Unfinished Business' of Failed Law Firms: Pending Client Matters and Potential Fraudulent Transfers," Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Bankruptcy Committee Meeting (October 2, 2012)
- Co-Presenter, "Practice Pointers in Preference Litigation," Chicago Bar Association (April 5, 2011)
- American Cancer Society of Illinois, Associate Board of Ambassadors