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Matthew T. Smith is an Associate in King & Spalding's Finance & Restructuring practice. Matt represents key stakeholders in all aspects of financial restructuring matters, including chapter 11 bankruptcies and out-of-court workouts. 

Prior to joining the firm, Matt clerked for the Honorable John P. Mastando III, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York, and the Honorable Henry W. Van Eck, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Matt earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Indiana University and his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he was also an Articles Editor for the University of Illinois Law Review.

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J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude

B.A. Economics, Indiana University-Bloomington

Illinois

New York

Judicial Clerk, John P. Mastando III, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York

Judicial Clerk, Henry W. Van Eck, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

American Bankruptcy Institute

Turnaround Management Association

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Article · Source: Journal of Corporate Renewal

July 29, 2025
A Path to Nonconsensual Third-Party Releases in Cross-Border Chapter 15 Cases

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Credentials

J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude

B.A. Economics, Indiana University-Bloomington

Illinois

New York

Judicial Clerk, John P. Mastando III, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York

Judicial Clerk, Henry W. Van Eck, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

American Bankruptcy Institute

Turnaround Management Association