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Angela Allen, Jenner & Block LLP

NextGen Member Spotlight: Angela Allen

What TMA Chapter do you belong to?I belong to the Chicago/Midwest Chapter. I live andpractice in Chicago, where I have lived sincemoving from Michigan in 2008. How did you get involved in TMA?I evaluated a number of professional organizationsand chose to become involved with TMA because(among other reasons) it provided opportunities tointeract with not just other bankruptcy lawyers, buta variety of turnaround professionals includinglenders, accountants, private equity, andconsultants. A partner at my firm suggested that Ispeak with Gordy Gouveia, who was active in theTMA NextGen Committee at that time. Gordy wasquick to bring me into the fold and nominated me to chair the NextGenCommittee. With Gordy's help, I was able to jump right in and start makingconnections that soon turned into friendships. How does being a TMA NextGen member impact you professionally?It is tough when you go to a networking event and you know only a fewpeople, if anyone, there. At the events hosted by the NextGen Committee,everyone is looking to make new connections. And in 10 years or so,NextGen professionals will be not just supporting, but leading, the headline-making turnaround deals. I was able to use my NextGen contacts to make anumber of connections with other active members of the chapter. I now havea much better idea of who I would want on my team for a turnaround matter,who I look up to in the industry, and the kind of turnaround professional Iaspire to be. What have been some of your more important or gratifying engagements?I have represented Frederick J. Grede, the bankruptcy trustee of a largebankrupt investment advisor, Sentinel Management Group, Inc., for morethan seven years. I have counseled him through bankruptcy proceedings andmore than a dozen high-profile avoidance actions, including trials andmultiple appeals. It has been the best experience for me, especially beinginvolved in a large case with many twists and turns over the course of theyears. More recently, I have been representing a financial industry participantin bankruptcy planning not for themselves, but to prevent and/or mitigateripple effects from defaults and financial institution failures. Having beeninvolved in the financial markets on both sides, including when things gocatastrophically wrong, I value the opportunity to help a client putpreventative measures into place, hopefully long before they ever need them.

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What would you say to someone considering becoming a TMA member whowould fall into the NextGen membership status?NextGen is more than just a great discount (50% off for the first two years!); itis the perfect way to get to know a lot of people in your chapter. NextGen isdesigned to bring people into the fold, and the events tend to be the most fun(of course). Is there an upcoming NextGen event you are looking forward to?The NextGen Committee's marquee event is scheduled for September 24 atthe Skyline Club, an old business club from the pre-Prohibition era with alarge outdoor terrace overlooking Michigan Avenue. The event will include ajazz band and a battle of the TMA bartenders. What would someone who only knows you professionally be surprised tolearn about you?I come from a bit of an atypical background. I grew up on a small farm inMichigan and worked my way through college at the local watering hole. Imet my husband at a high school football game; he has served in the militarysince 2001, including two deployments to the Middle East.

Chapter Spotlight: TMA Atlanta NextGen The Atlanta Chapter has grown rapidly since its inception in the fall of 2010to roughly 100 active members from various restructuring backgrounds. Thechapter provides networking, business development, and educationalopportunities through innovative programs. Historically, the Chapter hosts a community service project, and this year themembers will be volunteering on August 16 at Gigi's Playhouse, a non-profitproviding free therapeutic programming, resources, and support to childrenwith T1 Downs Syndrome. In August, the Chapter will also host its annualmember appreciation event - a BBQ, craft beer, and small batch bourbontasting. Another signature event that the Chapter hosted in June was its secondannual skeet shooting event at the site of the 1996 Olympics skeetcompetition. Around 30 turnaround professionals from the Atlanta Chapterand surrounding states attended this much anticipated networking event.Novices had an opportunity to learn gun safety while having fun, and some ofthe more expert shots enjoyed friendly competition in trying to bust the mostclay pigeons. 2015 Atlanta TMA NextGen Board MembersLiz Buckley (Events Committee)Juhee Desai (Program Chair)Jeff Dutson (Communications Co-Chair)Jonathan Edwards (Events Committee)David Fischer (Events Committee)Marshall Glade (Treasurer)Brian Grant (Events Committee)Alan Hollander (Membership co-chair)Nick McDearis (Program Vice-Chair)Danielle Moushon (Communications Co-Chair)Shane Ramsey (Advisor)Mark Smith (Membership Co-Chair) Additional upcoming events include a fall social and an educational panel onthe bankruptcy process. Click here to visit the Chapter's website.

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NextGen Event Re­Cap

TMA United Kingdom NextGen Summer ReceptionTMA UK NextGen hosted a successful event on July 7th at Home House inLondon, sponsored by AlixPartners. Over 100 young professionals attendedthis summer reception to hear Simon Freakley share his experiences in theindustry and to network with fellow industry professionals.

Upcoming TMA NextGen Chapter Events Thursday, August 6, 2015Lawn Bowling & Networking Event (TMA Minnesota) Thursday, August 13, 2015Summer Rooftop Bash (TMA Philadelphia) Sunday, August 16, 2015Volunteer Event (TMA Atlanta) Thursday, August 27, 20152015 TMA Atlanta NextGen Members Only Event (TMA Atlanta) Wednesday, September 30, 2015NextGen Event (TMA Houston) Thursday, October 29, 2015Quarterly Joint Networking Event (TMA Philadelphia)

TMA NextGen News John Tira (Northern California) spoke on the panel "Finding Fraud Before itFinds You!" hosted by the TMA Northern California Chapter at the City Club ofSan Francisco. Mr. Tira is a consultant in McGladrey's Financial AdvisoryServices practice, where he provides strategy and support for complexlitigation and forensic accounting matters and advises counsel, corporations,and individuals in a variety of high-stakes matters requiring demandingaccounting, economic, and financial analyses.

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Veronica Iles (Northern California) has been nominated and approved to theBoard of Directors for the TMA Northern California chapter and will serve asthe Treasurer for the Chapter. Ms. Iles works with the Transaction AdvisoryServices with Burr Pilger Mayer and is involved with turnarounds, buy andsell-side financial and operational due diligence, and quality of earningsanalysis. Have news? Send your news to Maura Sage at msage@turnaround.org to befeatured in the next issue of NextNews.

TMA NextGen Tips From the Playbook A business plan provides the NextGen program a clear guide forimplementing a lasting program that drives membership and eventattendance. Providing a detailed plan also helps increase support fromchapter leaders and sponsors.

Categories to consider when developing a plan include:

Mission Statement: Describe what your NextGen program intends toachieveObjective: List the overall goals, such as increasing members andevent attendeesTarget Audience: Define the target segments (by specialty, age, etc.)Membership Analysis: Research the membership to determine astrategy for achieving membership goals and to anticipate futurechallengesProgramming: Describe the plan for networking events andeducational programsMarketing and Communications: Develop a detailed communicationsplan for reaching existing and prospective members/attendees,include tactics such as email blasts, event handouts, and personaloutreachCommittee Structure: Determine NextGen leadership roles and enlistvolunteer leaders to serve as leads in areas such as membership,programming, marketing, and more

View the entire NextGen Playbook. Password: nextgen2012

We Need Your Help! This quarterly newsletter is created by members of TMA NextGen for TMANextGen. Read an article recently that you'd like to share? Has your chaptercompleted a successful TMA NextGen event? Do you know someone whosecontribution to the industry deserves a shout-out? Let us know! We want tohighlight your special recognitions and accomplishments to the TMA NextGencommunity. Email Maura Sage at msage@turnaround.org with your suggestions and youmay see it in the next TMA NextGen e-newsletter!

Turnaround Management Association is the leading organization dedicated to corporate restructuring,turnaround management, and distressed investing. Established in 1988, TMA has more than 9,300 membersin 52 chapters around the world. Turnaround Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards ofAccountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPESponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaintsregarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: learningmarket.org.

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