08.27.25
At J.S. Held, our Strategic Advisory Group is built to help middle-market companies and their investors solve complex challenges, drive performance, and unlock long-term value. Our team of more than 80 professionals nationwide delivers integrated, operationally focused solutions tailored to each business’s needs. Our group brings together the proven expertise of Stapleton Group, Phoenix Management […]
10.10.24
Stapleton Group is excited to announce it has joined global consulting firm J.S. Held as part of its Strategic Advisory practice. The business combination broadens Stapleton Group’s capacity, capabilities, and market reach while expanding growth opportunities for its team members. J.S. Held’s global team of over 1,500 professionals combines financial, strategic, technical, and scientific expertise […]
05.20.24
Mike Bergthold was a panelist at the California Bankruptcy Forum’s 36th Annual Insolvency Conference presenting “Beware the Undertow: Creating a Chapter 11 Plan that Breaks Through the Surfline.” Bergthold joined the Hon. Martin Barash, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California; Julian Gurule, Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP; and, Annie Y. Stoops, Associate at […]
04.30.24
Stapleton Group is pleased to announce the opening of its eighth office, in Austin, TX, and that Betsy Landoll has been promoted to Director. “Given the volume of engagements we have in Texas, the time is right to open an office in the state,” said David Stapleton, president. “As an Austin native with deep skills […]
04.24.24
David Stapleton joined Peter Davis of J.S.Held, Jennifer Faubion of Cairncross & Hempelmann, and Cynthia Nelson of FTI Consulting to present “Who, What, When, Where and Why (or Why Not) of Receiverships” on the Turnaround Management Associations‘ Turnaround Square webinar. The panelist held an interactive discussion addressing how receiverships work, when and why a receivership […]
04.15.24
Mike Bergthold joined Stephen Robertson of Metis Partners to present “Understanding and Maximizing the Value of Intellectual Property in Bankruptcy” on the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum’s webinar. The value of intellectual property is not always obvious and is rarely captured in a company’s financial statements. The panelists discussed the ins-and-outs of valuing intellectual property in bankruptcy, […]
01.22.24
Cooper Plyler and Jake DiIorio were panelists at the annual Loyola X Symposium in Long Beach, CA. Cooper joined Mike Brumbaugh of MBI Consulting, Laura Lutz of Lubin Olson Niewiadomski LLP, and moderator Richardson “Red” Griswold of Griswold Law to present “Surf’s Up! First Day Issues.” Jake joined Michael G. Kasolas of Michael Kasolas & Co., Jarrett Osborne-Revis of Buchalter, […]
10.27.23
David Stapleton was a panelist at the TMA Northwest’s 2023 Cross-Border Conference, presenting “Fraud and Insolvency: Untangling Fraud in Bankruptcy.” The diverse panel of restructuring experts addressed situations where they uncovered fraud at insolvent companies and how they handled the matters.
10.18.23
David Stapleton was a panelist at the California Receivers Forum‘s 2023 Education Series, presenting “Playing the End Game: Receivers in Post-Judgment Enforcement.” David and the other panelists discussed situations where a judgment creditor’s best chance to collect on the judgment requires expertise to capture and monetize assets that are not as readily valued and available […]
09.29.23
We are proud to announce that NAFER bestowed its President’s Award to Kenton Johnson at its 2023 Annual Conference. The President’s Award is not presented annually. Instead, it’s reserved for individuals who have demonstrated unwavering dedication and outstanding service to NAFER over an extended period, selflessly contributing without seeking recognition. In recognizing Kenton, NAFER characterized […]
