Nuts & Bolts of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Lovee Sarenas is a Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. She is a highly accomplished bankruptcy attorney specializing in trustee representations in Chapter 7 cases and advocating for creditors’ committees and distressed businesses in Chapter 11 reorganizations. With extensive experience working with institutional banks, insurance companies, airlines, and commercial property owners, she provides strategic counsel in complex bankruptcy proceedings. Lovee has played a pivotal role in high-stakes insolvency matters, including securing multimillion-dollar settlements for unsecured creditors, successfully defending institutional clients in fraudulent transfer claims, and facilitating major transactions such as the auction sale of intellectual property assets. Her expertise spans various industries, including retail, aviation, real estate, and agriculture, enabling her to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for her clients.

Beyond her legal practice, Lovee is an influential leader in the bankruptcy law community. She has served in key leadership roles in organizations such as the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, the California Bankruptcy Forum, and the Central District U.S. Bankruptcy Court Small Business Reorganization Task Force. She is the first Filipino-American to clerk for two U.S. bankruptcy judges in the Central District of California and has been recognized for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. As an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law and Southwestern Law School, she continues to mentor and shape the next generation of bankruptcy attorneys. Her dedication to both her clients and the broader legal community underscores her reputation as a leading expert in bankruptcy law.