US, Canada, Caribbean Network

Northern California

Located in: California

Welcome to the IWIRC Northern California Network

The Northern California Network was started in 1996 under the leadership of Debra Grassgreen and Rebecca Litteneker and a board of dedicated female restructuring professionals. Over time, our membership has grown thanks to the dedication of our Board and community, who continuously provide and sponsor networking events that are both fun and provide an opportunity to grow each member’s professional network.

The Northern California Network tries to provide a variety of events. Be connected with our informal bi-monthly member lunches and happy hours sponsored by local restructuring firms. Join us for our fun networking activities, including our annual San Francisco Botanical Gardens tour and active events like pickleball or axe-throwing. Be informed by our educational events on current insolvency topics or events in our community, such as MOMA museum nights or history tours around the Bay Area. Be inspired by our broader community events, including supporting local non-profits. In 2024, we have a goal to increase membership through community outreach and our hosting of IWIRC on the Vine in Napa.

Most importantly, we are a group of supportive female restructuring professionals who get together frequently and always remember to have fun. There is something for everyone. If you work in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, we hope you will consider joining IWIRC and come join us!

Chair

Dara Silveira

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

San Francisco, CALIFORNIA, USA

Board

Secretary

Members

Aditi Paranjpye

DBS Law

Seattle, Washington, United States (US)

Alice Giang

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

San Francisco, CA, USA

Amy Harrington

Harrington Law, P.C.

San Francisco, California, United States (US)

Secretary

Brooke Wilson

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

San Francisco, CALIFORNIA, USA

Cara Porter

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California

Oakland, California, United States (US)

Chair

Dara Silveira

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

San Francisco, CALIFORNIA, USA

Debra Grassgreen

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

San Francisco, CA, USA

Elizabeth Dean

Alvarez and Marsal

San Francisco, California, United States (US)

Ellen Friedman

Friedman & Springwater LLP

San Francisco, CA, USA

Membership Chair

Emily Horne

San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES

Faye Rasch

Wenokur Riordan PLLC

Seattle, Washington, United States (US)

Gabrielle Albert

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

Denver, Colorado, United States (US)

Gail Greenwood

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

Los Angeles, California, United States (US)

Jane Kim

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

San Francisco, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

Jennifer Taylor

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

San Francisco, California, United States (US)

Jorian Heal

Friedman & Springwater LLP

San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES

Ken Miller

Guardian Advisors

Sarasota, Florida, United States (US)

Treasurer

Kimberly Lam

Bachecki, Crom & Co, LLP

South San Francisco, CA, USA

Leslie Ann Forrester

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

San Francisco, CA, USA

Lillian Stenfeldt

Rimon Law

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Melissa Boey

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mikayla Kutsuris

Felderstein Fitzgerald Willoughby Pascuzzi & Rios LLP

Sacramento, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

Sandi Colabianchi

Fennemore LLP

Oakland, CA, UNITED STATES

Shawn Christianson

Buchalter PC

Hillsborough, California, United States (US)

Traci Shafroth

Keller Benvenutti Kim LLP

San Francisco, CA, USA

Valerie Bantner Peo

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation

San Francisco, California, United States (US)

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Network News

Announcements

IWIRC On The Vine – NAPA

September 29, 2024

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IWIRC Botanical Gardens Tour

September 7, 2022

Announcements

Be Connected: An Evening at SF MOMA (In-person)

August 4, 2022

Announcements

Introducing IWIRC on the Vine

July 17, 2018

Announcements

Three Northern California IWIRC members speak at ABA conference

April 16, 2015

Announcements

A wonderful time was had at the golf outing!

June 26, 2014

Announcements

Northern California IWIRC member writes article for California Receivership Forum and participates on TMA panel

June 9, 2014

Announcements

The Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court Welcomes Two IWIRC Members to the Bench

June 6, 2013

Announcements

IWIRC NorCal Chapter Luncheon on Thursday, 4/4/13, Noon

March 6, 2013

Announcements

Doris Kaelin Moves Legal Practice to Berliner Cohen

March 6, 2013

Announcements

“Miss Representation” Film Screening

April 3, 2012

Announcements

Friday Afternoon Bocce Ball and Networking

June 17, 2011

Announcements

IWIRC Northern California Network page

March 14, 2011

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Northern California

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April 25, 2017

Northern California

NorCal IWIRC Members Volunteer at San Francisco Food Bank

May 22, 2013

Northern California

NorCal and SoCal Network Gather at CBF’s 25th Annual Insolvency Conference

May 18, 2013

Northern California

Immediate Past Chair Shawn Christianson Sworn in as Hillsborough Town Council Member

February 6, 2013

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