Wendy W. Smith

I have over 35 years of experience in bankruptcy consulting, litigation, and related appeals. I am dedicated to exceptional representation focused on the practical, cost-effective solutions you need.

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California

Since 1988

USDC: Central District of California

USDC: Eastern District of California

USDC: Northern District of California

9th Circuit

Partner

Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

2002 - Current

Senior Attorney

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

2000 - 2002

Partner

Rosenblum Parish & Isaacs, P.C.

1997 - 2000

University of Iowa

J.D. (1987)

Northwestern University

B.A. (1981)

AV Preeminent Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

Current

Congressman Don Edwards American Inns of Court

Member

Current

Activities: Executive Committee

Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum

Member

Current

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Current

California State Bar  # 133887

Member

1988 - Current

California Northern District clarifies scope of the "trust fund tax" priority and exception to bankruptcy discharge in Cote v. Employment Development Department

California Lawyers Association - Business Law Section

March 27, 2018

Profanity's Role in the Language of Lawyers

The Daily Journal

May 4, 2012

Concerns in a Changing Economy – Protecting Your Confidential Information when the Other Party Files Bankruptcy

Pillsbury Winthrop website “Bulletin”

December, 2001

Agreements in a Changing Economy – Bankruptcy and Cross-Licensing Intellectual Property

PLI Intellectual Property Seminar

November, 2001

Discovery Drama - Limits of Rule 26 in Bankruptcy Litigation

November 3, 2016

Congressmen Don Edwards Inn of Court

"Carnival Rides" - A Point-Counterpoint Discussion of Judgment Collection and Defense

June 1, 2016

Rossdale CLE

Impact of Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

July 26, 2001

Pillsbury Winthrop

Creditors Rights and Protection of Security Interests in Bankruptcy

April 12, 2002

Sterling Education Services

The Chapter 11 from Hell

June 15, 2005

Don Edwards Inn of Court