Blank Rome associate Jordan L. Williams will serve as a panelist at the Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors’ (“AIRA”) 24th Annual Advanced Restructuring and Plan of Reorganization Conference, being held Monday, November 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, in New York, New York, with a virtual option available. Blank Rome senior counsel Ira L. Herman is a member of the conference Planning Committee.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
AIRA‘s Annual Advanced Restructuring and Plan of Reorganization Conference is a one-day educational forum that focuses on the legal and financial perspectives related to recent developments in bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring. The program is geared toward maximizing opportunities for learning and networking and offers credit for continuing legal and professional education.
Jordan’s session, “Restructuring in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” which will launch the AIRA NextGen initiative, takes place from 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. EST.
ABOUT THE SESSION
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly changing how professionals approach restructuring. Tools such as ChatGPT, Harvey, and Copilot are being applied to business development, industry analysis, and client deliverables. This session will explore how AI is reshaping restructuring practices today and where it may take the field in the future. The panel will discuss practical applications, emerging opportunities, and the ways in which innovation powered by AI can transform how professionals deliver value to clients.
Panelists:
- Moderator: Moshe S. Jacob, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (New York, NY)
- Evan Hengel, CIRA, Managing Director, BRG (Los Angeles, CA)
- Cathy Shi, Director, EY Parthenon (New York, NY)
- Jordan Williams, Associate, Blank Rome LLP (Wilmington, DE)
Other sessions include:
- Capital Structure Arbitrage: What Does It Mean and How Does It Affect the Restructuring Process?
- Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Sales: Privacy Issues and Auctions
- Ethical Considerations When Using AI Tools to Enhance Your Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice
- 2025—The Year in Review
CPE/CLE credit is available.
For more information, please visit the event webpage.
PHOTO: Jordan Williams (at left) and Ira Herman (at center) at AIRA’s 24th Annual Advanced Restructuring and Plan of Reorganization Conference, November 17, 2025.
