VLP Continues To Grow with the Addition of Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm
Posted on Aug 4, 2014 in Press Releases by
Palo Alto, CA (August 4, 2014) – VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm as partners. Mark, based in Washington, DC, practices bankruptcy law. Jeff, based in New York City, focuses on corporate and transactional matters.
“I am pleased to see continued growth at VLP with the addition of such talented attorneys as Mark and Jeff,” stated Cathryn Chinn, CEO of VLP Law Group. “I look forward to working with them both.”
Mark joins VLP with over 20 years of experience in all forms of complex Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings, including free-falls, pre-packs, pre-negotiated, liquidations and structured dismissals, and expands VLP’s practice coverage to Bankruptcy. Mark’s practice includes representation of debtors, Chapter 7 and 11 trustees, official committees, secured and asset-based lenders, special servicers, and indenture trustees. Mark’s expertise as a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Information Privacy Professional gives clients a cutting-edge perspective on emerging bankruptcy issues.
“Mark’s Bankruptcy practice and experience are invaluable. His practice is not only independently strong, but also complements VLP’s existing Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial Lending practices,” says Cathryn Chinn. “Mark’s experience in complex restructuring and liquidation matters will be an asset to the firm and our clients.”
Prior to joining VLP, Mark was a Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring partner at Kilpatrick Townsend. He is a graduate of the University of Utah College of Law. Mark has a B.A. from Boise State University. He is admitted to the State Bars of Virginia, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Colorado, and Utah.
“With its state of the art technological platform, VLP has created the office space of the future. VLP’s proven platform gives me the opportunity to work with like-minded professionals and to offer my clients the benefit of our collective knowledge and experience at flexible hourly rates, unburdened by exorbitant overhead,” stated Mark.
Jeffrey A. Fromm joins VLP as a partner and will be a member of the firm’s Corporate, Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Securities & Capital Raising Practice Groups. Jeff has over 25 years of experience, gained both in private practice and as in-house counsel. His clients include domestic and international companies and investment groups, with a particular focus on the technology sector. Jeff has in-depth experience in venture capital and private equity investments, mergers & acquisitions, debt financings, joint ventures, strategic licensing, benefit corporations (B corps), and corporate governance matters.
“We are delighted to have Jeff join our firm and help us continue to build our New York presence. He is an exceptional corporate lawyer with deep transactional experience, and we are confident he will make an outstanding contribution to our firm and our clients,” stated Martin Levenglick, VLP corporate partner resident in New York. “I take special pleasure that, having mentored Jeff when he was fresh out of law school as a young associate at O’Sullivan Graev & Karabell (now O’Melveny & Myers), we will have the opportunity to work together again as partners here at VLP.”
Prior to joining VLP, Jeff was a Partner and Co-Head of the NY Corporate Group at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. He is admitted to the State Bar of New York. Jeff received his B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from University at Albany, his J.D. from New York University School of Law, and his M.B.A. from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.
“VLP is an extraordinary law firm that combines highly experienced attorneys, a collaborative culture, and cutting-edge practice technologies,” Jeff stated. “I am very happy to rejoin my former mentor and excited to be able to offer my clients the advantages of VLP’s platform.”
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