Member Profile as of June 30, 2021
National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
Kyra E. Andrassy, 63298127
Professional Address Employer Name: Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP Title: Partner
3200 Park Center Drive Suite 250
Costa Mesa, California 92626 United States
Work Phone 714-445-1000
Work Fax Personal Address 3200 Park Center Dr., Suite 250
Costa Mesa, California 90720 United States
Home Phone 714-445-1000
E-mail kandrassy@swelawfirm.com Mobile Phone 7149817966
Web Site http://www.swelawfirm.com
Kyra Andrassy
Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP
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First Name * Kyra Last Name * Andrassy
Address Line 1 * 3200 Park Center Drive
Address Line 2 Suite 250
City * Costa Mesa State * California
Zip/Postal Code * 92626 Phone * 714-445-1000
Email Address * kandrassy@swelawfirm.com
Years you have been a Receiver
Years you have been a NAFER member
2
Profession Attorney Avg. annual
number of cases
3
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Contributing to the education and betterment of the professional community is important to me. I have been involved in a number of different organizations over the years and really appreciate the collegiality of NAFER members and the shared desire of its
members to help each other succeed in their professions. Although I have been an insolvency lawyer for over 20 years, I am relatively new to federal equity receiverships. NAFER and its members have been critical to helping me learn the ropes, and I want to be a part of the effort to further that mission to help educate current members and to bring new members into the fold and to help foster NAFER's diversification efforts.
Enter NAFER efforts here:
This year, I am serving with Geoff Winkler as co-chair of the NAFER annual conference. I served on the conference planning committee in 2020 and participated on a panel.
Enter receivership efforts here:
I am relatively new to federal equity receiverships compared to others in this group, but after joining NAFER, I immediately raised my hand to become more involved because it was apparent how much this organization offers to its members. Although new to NAFER, it is important to me to not just be a member of an
organization but to help contribute to it. The best way to do that is to volunteer to be one of its leaders, which is why I volunteered early on. I have demonstrated my desire to contribute by being part of last year's conference planning process and by co-chairing this year's conference.
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My training is as an insolvency lawyer and, in that capacity, I have led a number of different organizations. I am currently serving on the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the California Lawyers Association and as a director of the Los Angeles
Bankruptcy Forum and the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation. I have served as the president of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum and the Commercial Law &
Bankruptcy Section of the Orange County Bar Association. I have chaired a couple of conferences, served on a number of different committees and boards, and been a part of a number of different education panels.
Join date: 7/9/2019
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Although new to NAFER, I recognize its importance to the field of federal equity receiverships and want to be part of the mission to bring in newer members and to diversify our ranks. I think I bring a fresh set of eyes to the organization to help it accomplish these goals.
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Kyra Andrassy Date * 6-29-2021
Member Profile as of June 30, 2021
National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
Eduardo Espinosa, 63298241
Professional Address Employer Name: Akerman Title: Partner
2001 Ross Ave Ste 3600
Dallas, Texas 75201 United States
Work Phone 214-720-4361
Work Fax Personal Address 2001 Ross Ave
Suite 3600
Dallas, Texas 75201 United States
Home Phone 2147204361
E-mail eduardo.espinosa@akerman.com Mobile Phone 2146411719
Web Site http://www.akerman.com
Eduardo Espinosa
Akerman
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Akerman was to be 2020 Offshore Host
Ran for Board in 2020 and 2019
First Name * Eduardo Last Name * Espinosa
Address Line 1 * 1430 San Rafael
Address Line 2 #3600
City * Dallas State * Texas
Zip/Postal Code * 75218 Phone * 2146411719
Email Address * jdmba95@yahoo.com
Years you have been a Receiver
10 Years you have
been a NAFER member
9
Profession Attorney Avg. annual
number of cases
3-5
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As a former regulator, a transactional lawyer and an MBA, my perspectives often bridge
the gap between rigid technical analysis and pragmatic solutions. I will contribute the ability to
consider the business and legal implications. Further, as one of the few Hispanic members, my active participation is demonstrative of NAFER's diverse composition.
Enter NAFER efforts here:
I've been involved with NAFER since its early days. I am a founding member of Newsletter Committee and launched The Receiver's initial issues; served on the Regulatory Outreach Committee; was a panelist in the 2019
Regional Education Series in Dallas; hosted the 2020 International Conference in Miami; and am currently the Co-Chair of the Regional Confrerence Committee.
Enter receivership efforts here:
In 2021, we launched the receiver's Huddle in order to promote informal communictions among NAFER's members and deliver additional value during the pandemic. The 2019 Education Series with Judge Boyle, & Charlene Koonce went a long way towards debunking some myths and negative stereotypes.
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I believe we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
Socially, technologically, economically, intellectually,... -- progress is a continuum. I support my profession by encouraging access, developing talent, and mentoring the next generation. In that regards, I am a Board Member of the Dallas Hispanic Bar
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to the advancement of Hispanics in the legal profession. Since its founding in 2006, the Foundation has awarded over $450,000 in scholarships and internships to Hispanic law students and in grants to Hispanic high school and college students with interest in the law.
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An active member since NAFER inital meeting in Ft. Worth; I've heard grumblings about the lack of diversity in our ranks. NAFER is diverse, but need to promote it internally and reflect it externally. We have excellent talent within NAFER, but we need to: involve the next generation in our cases; train them; and develop successors with the benefit of our experince and who don't have to repeat past mistakes to learn the same lessons.
Join date: 8/21/2012
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Eduardo Espinosa Date * 06/29/2021
Member Profile as of June 30, 2021
National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
Jordan D. Maglich, 63298116
Professional Address Employer Name: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Title: Counsel
401 E. Jackson St.
Suite 2400
Tampa, Florida 33602 United States
Work Phone 813-222-2098
Work Fax Personal Address 401 E. Jackson St.
Suite 2400
Tampa, Florida 33611 United States
Home Phone 813-222-2098
E-mail Jordan.Maglich@bipc.com Mobile Phone 941-320-7284
Web Site https://www.bipc.com/jordan-d.-maglich
Jordan Maglich
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
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First Name * Jordan Last Name * Maglich
Address Line 1 * 401 E. Jackson St.
Address Line 2 Suite 2400
City * Tampa State * Florida
Zip/Postal Code * 33602 Phone * 813-222-2098
Email Address * Jordan.Maglich@bipc.com
Years you have been a Receiver
Years you have been a NAFER member
5+
Profession Attorney Avg. annual
number of cases
1-2 (Receivership cases)
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Ever since I joined NAFER shortly after its creation, I've tried to play whatever role I could in furthering its mission and increasing its reach. I did this because I believe it is an essential organization for the Receivership world and I want others to get the same benefit I have been fortunate to get. From serving on committees, to moderating and speaking on panels, to coordinating a regional event, I've put a significant amount of time and resources into trying to make this the best organization possible for the members. I believe serving as a Director will help me continue and further this goal and also continue to increase NAFER's reach and reputation.
Enter NAFER efforts here:
- Served on Publications Committee and oversaw publication of quarterly newsletters
- Served on Conference Committees for the last few conferences - Moderated and Produced Panel on Cryptocurrency at Miami Regional Meeting
- Moderated and Produced Panel on Cryptocurrency at Chicago Annual Conference
-Moderated and Produced Panel on increasing receivership assets at 2020 Virtual Conference
- Currently Moderating and Producing Panel on Caselaw Update for 2021 Conference
- Serve on Young Professionals Committee - Currently serving on Website Committee
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One of what I hope to be my biggest contributions is a project I originally started for my blog (Ponzitracker) years ago in the development of a brief bank. I ultimately discontinued it, but am planning to bring it back and incorporate a brief bank into the NAFER website that will provide what I believe is a significant resource for members.
Enter professional efforts here:
As an attorney, I pride myself on my pro bono efforts. I have served as a Guardian ad Litem for children, represented inmates in 1983 actions, and was successful in petitioning President Obama to commute the sentences of several inmates serving long terms - including one life sentence - for low-level drug crimes.
Join date: 10/16/2013
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I am passionate about NAFER and its cause, and if selected will do my best to continue its excellent legacy and mission. I look forward to working with the rest of the organization to deliver value for the membership.
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Jordan
Maglich Date * 06/30/2021
Member Profile as of June 30, 2021
National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
Peter B. Zlotnick, 63298358
Professional Address Employer Name: Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP Title: Partner
1407 Broadway Suite 3900
New York, New York 10018 United States
Work Phone 212-239-7275
Work Fax Personal Address 1407 Broadway
39th Floor
New York, New York 10018 United States
Home Phone 212-239-7275
E-mail pzlotnick@moritthock.com Mobile Phone 201-741-8778
Web Site http://www.moritthock.com
Peter Zlotnick
Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
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Ran for BOD in 2020 and 2019
First Name * Peter Last Name * Zlotnick
Address Line 1 * 1407 Broadway
Address Line 2 Suite 3900
City * New York State * New York
Zip/Postal Code * 10018 Phone * 212-239-7275
Email Address * pzlotnick@moritthock.com
Years you have been a Receiver
23 Years you have
been a NAFER member
7
Profession Attorney Avg. annual
number of cases
1-2 Receiverships
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I have served on numerous boards as the President and Executive Officer of numerous others. As a court-appointed federal equity receiver and counsel to other receivers for more than 25 years, I believe that I have a long-standing and broad-ranging leadership background that can add significant value to the NAFER Board.
I have also served as the Co-Chair of NAFER's Regulatory Outreach Subcommittee, as well as a member of the Best Practices, Amicus and other NAFER committees since I joined the organization in 2003. In my capacity as Outreach Subcommittee Co-Chair, I have led a number of outreach initiatives with officials from the Federal Trade
Commission, Commodities Futures Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. During my tenure as a member of NAFER, my firms have also sponsored numerous annual NAFER conferences.
I have also had a number of articles published and have presented receivership best practice tools and techniques at various bar association and other continuing legal education programs and events. I have also been considered by senior officials at the FTC's Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, to serve as the corporate monitor of Herbalife U.S.A. and Volkswagen, U.S.A.
Further I was selected to serve as a member of the Fourth Cohort of the Berrie Fellows Leadership Program (BFLP), which was affiliated with the Harman Institute. The BFLP is a highly-selective eighteen month executive leadership and management program
dedicated to developing executive and organizational management skills.
I currently serve as the Immediate Past President of Temple Sinai of Bergen County, NJ, and have spent the past 10 years as an executive officer, Board member and President of this 2,000 member organization and its related educational programs and institutions.
In addition to having a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Cardozo Law School, I received a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Based on my longstanding and active association with NAFER, my extensive receivership experience and my management skills and training, I believe I that I can add substantive knowledge and expertise and significant leadership value to the NAFER Board and look forward to working with the NAFER Board during the next term to lead the organization through the challenges that face NAFER and all organizations to overcome the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic issues that it has wrought.
Join date: 7/24/2013
Enter NAFER efforts here:
NAFER Outreach Committee and Co-Chair of NAFER Regulatory Outreach Sub- Committee;
NAFER Amicus Committee;
NAFER Best Practices Committee Enter receivership
efforts here: See NAFER Bio.
Enter professional
efforts here: See Bio of Peter B. Zlotnick at Morritt Hock & Hamroff LLP's website, www.moritthock.com.
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/s/ Peter B. Zlotnick Date * 6/29/2021