Paul Basta

Paul Basta is a Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, where he teaches 'Advanced Seminar on Legal Considerations in Distressed Investing.' He is also a leading restructuring attorney at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, serving as co-chair of their Restructuring Department and member of firm Management. His practice focuses on complex bankruptcy cases, cross-border insolvencies, and out-of-court restructurings for major clients like Revlon, Charter Communications, and Caesars Entertainment.

• Education: Columbia Law School (implied via affiliation)

His research interests center on modern bankruptcy frameworks, distressed M&A strategies, and creditor-debtor dynamics. He frequently publishes in New York Law Journal and Daily Bankruptcy Review, delivering seminars at ABI, PLI, and other legal institutions.

Awarded 'Deal of the Year: Restructuring & Insolvency' (IFLR) for Sears' Chapter 11 case, he maintains leadership roles in the American College of Bankruptcy and American Bar Foundation. He also serves on Her Justice's Board of Directors.