
Lauren R. Goodman
Attorney Chair, Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditor Rights' GroupEducation
- University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2010)
- University of Iowa (B.S. and B.B.A., 2005)
Admissions
- Iowa (2010)
- Nebraska (2011: Sustaining Member)
News
More NewsMcGrath North's Team Receives Broad Recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® 2023
In its newly released 2023 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 McGrath North attorneys in the full range of specialty practice areas key to supporting businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries, and 28 attorneys have been recognized for 10 years or more. Of these attorneys recognized based on peer-review surveys, seven were named “Lawyer of the Year.” This honor is awarded to only one attorney with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.
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McGrath North Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
McGrath North is honored to announce that 20 of its lawyers have been recognized as Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the 2022 Super Lawyers Ranking list. These lawyers practice in the core specialty areas critical to serving the firm’s clients across the country and help fulfill our commitment to focus first and always on client success.
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Events
More EventsGoodman Discusses Career Building for Professionals at Women in Banking Conference
McGrath North shareholder Lauren Goodman served as one of the small group of speakers at the Nebraska Banker’s Association’s Women in Banking Conference held October 19-20, 2022, which was attended by over 110 women from across the state of Nebraska. The conference focused on the theme of women empowerment in the industry.
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Publications
Distressed Debt - How Can an Unsecured Creditor Ensure Payment?
With chapter 11 bankruptcy filings on the rise, all vendors should use this opportunity to evaluate the credit risks that their customers present. Short of terminating the relationship for nonpayment, there are some actions that vendors can take to minimize the risk of continuing to do business with a struggling customer. Below we discuss a variety of possibilities, including some that are not often used but can be very helpful in protecting a vendor’s position.
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Bankruptcy Update – Protecting Secured Claims In The New Year
With chapter 11 bankruptcy filings on the rise, all businesses are expected to begin feeling the impacts this year. This article provides a summary of significant changes to the bankruptcy code that lenders should be aware of as they navigate anticipated increased bankruptcy filings from borrowers.
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Iowa Law Review, 2008-2009
- Equal Justice Foundation, Treasurer, 2009-2010
- Judicial Clerk for Chief Judge Robert Martin, Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- Certified Public Accounting Certificate
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers Rising Star (Civil Litigation, Creditor Debtor Rights, Bankruptcy) 2016-2022
- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy