• About Dan Kamensky

    Dan Kamensky is a highly accomplished attorney and entrepreneur, boasting an impressive career spanning over two decades in the legal and investment management industries. His extensive experience gives him an in-depth understanding of solving complex problems, leveraging his legal and financial expertise.

     

    Throughout his versatile career, Kamensky has worn many hats, excelling as a founder, CEO, entrepreneur, academic, and attorney. Notably, he has focused a significant part of his journey on finance, having founded a distressed debt hedge fund that received the prestigious Absolute Return Award for delivering exceptional risk-adjusted returns. Throughout his professional trajectory, Kamensky has garnered a well-deserved reputation for his fairness and commitment to balancing the interests of all stakeholders to achieve optimal solutions.

     

    From a young age, Kamensky demonstrated a strong sense of justice and an unwavering dedication to fighting against injustice. As a teenager, he joined Chicago Action for Soviet Jewry, dedicating himself to raising awareness about the hardships faced by Jews in the Soviet Union during the difficult 1980s. Growing up in an era of fear and uncertainty, Kamensky worked tirelessly to help his relatives in Russia emigrate to the United States in the late 1980s. Witnessing their successful integration into new lives and employment opportunities gave him deep fulfillment.

     

    Driven by his core values of justice and charity, Kamensky strives to catalyze positive change. Guided by the Jewish proverb "Justice, Justice, Thou Shalt Pursue," he actively contributes to the Creditor Rights Coalition (CRC). This prominent non-profit industry association promotes transparency, accountability, and equality for similarly situated creditors. The CRC ensures fair and robust stakeholder participation in bankruptcy proceedings. Collaborating with the coalition, Kamensky, an accomplished investor, and philanthropist, aims to achieve a more just outcome for all creditors involved in the bankruptcy process by advocating for consistent rules and expectations that foster mutual respect.

     

    Recognizing the power of education, the Creditor Rights Coalition, with Dan Kamensky's active involvement, prioritizes thought leadership through educational content and programming. The coalition organizes an annual restructuring symposium with leading industry associations representing lender rights. Kamensky's commitment to education extends to his role as a lecturer and writer on bankruptcy topics, including a forthcoming law review. In the fall of 2023, he will co-lead an endowed bankruptcy seminar at a prestigious university.

     

    For Kamensky, studying law extends beyond acquiring a degree; it serves as a tool to protect individual rights and fight for fair outcomes. His legal background remains a cornerstone of his career as he advocates on behalf of clients through Restructuring Law Advisory P.C. As a counselor and advisor, he assists clients in navigating the often contentious bankruptcy process, emphasizing the importance of a balanced scale in legal frameworks to uphold the rights and interests of all parties involved.

     

    In challenging negotiations, Kamensky emphasizes the value of understanding and respecting each party's position, recognizing that it is crucial for achieving successful outcomes. His approach aims to create buy-in among all stakeholders by identifying the costs and benefits for each participant. He firmly believes that parties can collectively agree on the best path forward by providing comprehensive information and sharing diverse viewpoints. Kamensky understands that leadership plays a pivotal role in establishing trust, which leads to commitment and buy-in for the chosen course of action. By setting a tone of respect and fostering trust, he endeavors to create a foundation for successful problem-solving and resolution.

     

    With a genuine desire to help others achieve success, Dan Kamensky draws upon his wealth of experience to share valuable insights on team building and navigating the challenges accompanying success. Through his endeavors and involvement with the Creditor Rights Coalition, Kamensky aspires to have a lasting and positive impact on the bankruptcy industry, promoting fairness and justice in all aspects of the field.