Seattle Times Christine assisted in the representation of The Seattle Times in its successful restructure of its long-term debt, as well as other operational and related issues. As a result of the restructure, The Seattle Times remains viable and the sole-surviving daily newspaper in Seattle.

Coast Crane Creditors Committee BSK represented the Unsecured Creditors Committee in the Coast Crane Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. The unsecured creditors in the case received an exceptional dividend even though the secured creditors were not paid in full. Payments were made to unsecured creditors within a few months of commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding.

Deep Ocean Expeditions, LLC Christine represented the debtor in all aspects of its Chapter 11 case, including negotiating DIP financing to allow pre-confirmation payment of approximately $3 million in maritime liens and completion of the Debtor’s 183-foot vessel equipped with three deep diving submersibles, as well as confirming a plan of reorganization restructuring over $18 million of additional prepetition debt.

Ace Tank & Equipment Christine was substantially involved in the representation of the Unsecured Creditors Committee in the bankruptcy of Ace Tank & Equipment, a long standing company that manufactured, installed, and serviced underground tanks in the Pacific Northwest. BSK obtained Court approval to allow the Committee to pursue litigation against Ace Tank’s insiders. After significant litigation, the matter settled for a substantial amount which funded a distribution to creditors.

Larry’s Markets, Inc. Christine was significantly involved in BSK’s represention of Larry’s Markets in its Chapter 11 case culminating in a sale of the business and stores, after an auction process, to several buyers. Larry’s initially operated 6 grocery stores in the Seattle area, employed approximately 500 mostly union employees, and generated annual sales of approximately $100 million.

Brown & Cole, LLC Christine was significantly involved in BSK’s representation of Brown & Cole in its Chapter 11 case. Brown & Cole initially operated 30 grocery stores in NW and Central Washington, has approximately 1200 mostly union employees, and generates annual sales of almost $300 million. At the time of filing, Brown & Cole’s secured debt exceeded $100 million. After making modifications to it operations during its Chapter 11, Brown & Cole confirmed an operating Plan of Reorganization in December 2007, successfully restructuring its capital structure and pension obligations to facilitate its continued operation.

Professional Activities

• Former Chair, King County Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section
• Editorial Board, Washington Real Property Deskbook Series, Fourth Edition

Honors

• Washington Law & Politics Rising Stars® 2002, 2004–2010

Civic Activities

• Volunteer King County Bar Association Debt Clinic, 1998-2002
• Served as mentor to Seattle University law students in providing pro bono legal services
• Board Member, CENTS (Consumer Education and Training Services)

Presentations

• Handling Bankruptcy Appeals, WSBA Continuing Legal Education
• Current Hot Topics in Chapter 11s – Business in Distress: Receivership or Chapter 11, WSBA Continuing Legal Education
• Sovereign Immunity Issues in Bankruptcy, Women Bankruptcy Attorneys
• The Insecurity of Secured Interests in Copyrights in Bankruptcy, KCBA Bankruptcy Section
• How to Create, Perfect, Foreclose and Defend Liens, WSBA Continuing Legal Education
• Attorneys Liens, KCBA Bankruptcy Section
• Chapter 11 for Businesses and Individuals – Bankruptcy Bootcamp, WSBA Continuing Legal Education

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Washington, 1992
• Juris Doctor, University of Oregon, 1997
• Associate Editor 1995-1996, Staff Editor 1996-1997, Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation, University of Oregon