International
Insolvency Institute

Andrew Parlen, a partner in Latham & Watkins’ New York office and a member of the firm’s Restructuring, Insolvency & Workouts Practice, creates value-maximizing strategies for public and private companies, creditors, and investors in diverse restructuring matters, both in and out of court.

Mr. Parlen offers clients innovative, strategic counsel as they navigate business challenges related to complex restructurings. He draws on his experience across a broad range of industries — including power, exploration and production (E&P) services, retail, financial services, healthcare, and homebuilding — to help his clients develop commercially sound solutions in any troubled-company situation. His extensive work includes:

Chapter 11 proceedings
Complex out-of-court restructurings
Exchange offers
Exit and debtor-in-possession financings
Pre-packaged and pre-arranged reorganizations

Mr. Parlen has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations. His honors include being named a Rising Star by both Law360 and the New York Law Journal, an Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer by Turnarounds & Workouts, and among the Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. The Legal 500 US notes that clients describe him as being “very diligent and creative.”

Mr. Parlen is a member of the International Insolvency Institute, an invitation-only organization that focuses on promoting international cooperation and coordination through improvements in restructuring-related law and transactional regimes.

Honors & Awards
Named a “Rising Star” by New York Law Journal (2017)
 Named a “Next Generation Lawyer” for Corporate Finance Restructuring by The Legal 500 (2017)
 Named an "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" by Turnarounds & Workouts (2016)
 Named a “Rising Star” by Law360 (2013)
 Earned a “Best LGBT Lawyers under 40 - Class of 2013” award

Admissions
Bar Admissions: California; District of Columbia; New York

Education
Harvard University, J.K.: cum laude
University of California at Berkeley, A.B., English: highest distinction; Phi Beta Kappa