Our panel of experts discussed the issues that market participants need to be aware of when entering into private equity trades, provide an overview of current market trends in documentation and settlement mechanics for private securities trades in the secondary market, and examined Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and its positive impact on securities distributed to creditors as proceeds for pre-petition claims. Presented by Russell Chiappetta, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP, Bridget Marsh, EVP and Deputy General Counsel, LSTA, Mark McElreath, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP, Ken Rothenberg, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP and James Vincequerra, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP.