Nancy Rapoport | Source | Bankruptcy Law Professor at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
Nancy Rapoport
UNLV Williiam S. Boyd School of Law professor Nancy Rapoport's specialties are bankruptcy ethics, ethics in governance, higher education governance, law firm behavior, and the depiction of lawyers in popular culture. Her published works include "Corporate Scandals and Their Implications 3d," which addresses the question of why we never seem to learn from prior corporate scandals, and "Law School Survival Manual: From LSAT to Bar Exam."
Rapoport is admitted to the bars of the states of California, Ohio, Nebraska, Texas, and Nevada and of the United States Supreme Court. In 2001, she was elected to membership in the American Law Institute. She is a fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the American College of Bankruptcy. She has also served as the dean of faculty of the American Board of Certification, the entity that develops, grades, and certifies lawyers for specialties in business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights.
Rapoport appeared in the Academy Award-nominated movie, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (Magnolia Pictures, 2005) as herself.
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University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
Bankruptcy Law Professor
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Some Independent Directors of Bankrupt Firms Show Bias, Study Says | Wall Street Journal
Companies on the brink of insolvency are increasingly appointing independent directors to their boards as they prepare for a bankruptcy filing, but their neutrality is disputed by creditors, lawyers and academics.
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20 years ago, fraud destroyed Enron and ruined lives. But Houston survived — and thrived. | Houston Chronicle
On Dec. 2, 2001, Enron filed what was at the time the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history...
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Non-Compliant Podcast: Episode 13 — The One Where Professor Nancy Rapoport Discusses the Future of Law Firms
COVID-19 will permanently redefine the legal field. From how lawyers work and their need for a physical workspace, to fee arrangements, and the types of cases filed. Over the last few months, we’ve seen significant changes in BigLaw—firms have reduced their workforce, implemented hiring freezes, and shortened/ canceled their summer programs. Professor Nancy Rapoport joins us this week to discuss the evolving legal landscape and navigating a path forward.
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Expert Tips for Tackling $30,000 Debt in One Year
Nancy advises starting with the highest interest debt, using all non-essential income to pay it down. For average credit, "Pay debt off ON TIME." To generate extra funds, consider side gigs. If making only interest payments, consult a board-certified attorney or a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy for debt relief services.
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There are issues raised here that a court might want to review, whether or not a party in interest is objecting. If the fees consume most of the estate, that’s a sad outcome, but the Code was designed to find ways to encourage professionals to work on cases, which is why administrative expenses are a high priority.
