Our Team

With over a decade of experience in the legal field, Frank plays an integral role in each engagement at Verita. From fostering client relationships and strategic initiatives, to overseeing settlement administration, case management, staffing, training, and technology, Frank plays both a strategic and tactical role in Verita’s Class Action and Mass Tort divisions.

In addition to supervising the operations of Verita’s pharmaceutical and product liability matters, Frank oversaw the administration of the Porter Ranch Gas Blowout matter, in which over 30,000 plaintiff discovery questionnaires were administered and served by Verita. Frank has also helped oversee the settlement administration of nearly 100,000 claimants in mass arbitration proceedings across the nation. Most recently, Frank has worked on several high-profile government matters involving attorney general proceedings.

Prior to joining Verita, Frank was responsible for the litigation and management of over one hundred labor and employment and consumer class action lawsuits.

Frank received his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he served as the Chairperson of the Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Boston College.

Jay brings a decade of settlement administration experience to his role at Verita. He oversees all aspects of case management, ensuring operational efficiencies and successful implementation of settlement requirements, plans of administration, and plans of allocation. He is also involved in the development and testing of operational process improvements to meet business and client needs.

Jay has managed numerous notable cases, including In re Anthem, Inc. Data Breach Litigation; Hageman v. AT&T Mobility LLC; Duncan v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Shane Flaum v. Doctor’s Associates, Inc. n/k/a Doctor’s Associates LLC; and Luster v. Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc.

Prior to joining Verita, Jay was an Operations Manager for Lucasfilm Ltd. gaming division LucasArts Entertainment Company.

Shawn brings two decades of settlement administration experience to his role as a Director of Operations where he oversees the daily procedure and client interactions of Verita’s Government Division. He is responsible for all aspects of division projects including pricing, procedures and protocols, and oversees mail intake, document input and scanning divisions.

He brings a depth of knowledge, insight, and understanding of the settlement industry and its processes, making him an invaluable asset to the Verita team. Shawn is seen by his team and clients as a trusted, informed, and meticulous problem-solver. He consistently goes above and beyond to provide streamlined and cost-efficient solutions for his clients.

Shawn has been integrally involved in some of Canada’s most prominent cases both national and provincial. These cases include Shell Polybutylene Pipes, KPMG – Overtime Redress Plan, Behr Wood Sealant, Walkerton Compensation Plan, Indian Residential Schools Class Action Litigation, and Roth and Fifield – Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped.

Shawn received his Diploma in Law and Security Administration from Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Additionally, he is a Chartered Insurance Professional, a member of the Insurance Institute of Canada, and has been a Licentiate in Adjusting since 1993.

With over 35 years of experience, Francine is a seasoned veteran and pioneer of the chapter 11 bankruptcy and claims administration industry. Her career began with the largest retail chapter 11 bankruptcy of its time, Revco D.S. Inc. From there she went on to manage the administration of many chapter 11 cases including PharMor, McCrory Stores, and HomePlace Stores, Inc. Her expertise extends across a wide array of industries such as gaming, real estate, healthcare, and manufacturing, and she also has experience with chapter 7, 9, and 15 filings.

As a Senior Managing Director, Francine works with clients to ensure they receive high-quality services tailored to their unique needs. Francine brings first-hand knowledge in managing the complexities and challenges of claims administration and partners with clients to ensure a successful outcome.

As an active member in the industry, Francine has been recognized for her contributions by the International Women’s Insolvency Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) who bestowed on her the Founders Award in 2008. She is also a longstanding member and supporting sponsor of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Turnaround Management Association and the AIRA. Prior to joining Verita, Francine held a key executive position at a national claims administration consulting firm.

Adam brings over 20 years of corporate restructuring experience to his role as Director to provide claims and legal administration services to Verita’s clients.

Prior to joining Verita, Adam worked for a claims administration firm where he successfully managed the case and/or claims administration process of the following cases: Edison Mission Energy, MF Global Holdings, Arcapita Bank B.S.C., American West Development, Exide Technologies, AMR Corporation (America Airlines), AmCad Holdings, ProNerve Holdings, LLC, IFC Credit Corporation, and Credit Alliance Group. He also worked as a Paralegal in the Restructuring practice at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Adam graduated with distinction with an M.B.A. from DePaul University and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University.

Bill brings over 30 years of chapter 11 restructuring experience to his role as a Director at Verita where he is a member of the specialized Schedule of Assets and Liabilities (SOALs) and Statement of Financial Affairs (SOFAs) preparation team.

While at Verita, Bill has assisted 40+ clients and financial advisors in preparing the SOFAs and SOALs in a wide-ranging group of industries including airline, pharmaceutical, healthcare, restaurant, and manufacturing entities.

Prior to Verita, Bill worked as an independent bankruptcy consultant for the F+W Media, Inc. chapter 11 bankruptcy where he oversaw the preparation of the schedules and statements, post-sale accounting, and other matters. Prior to that, Bill was a founding member of a software company that published a web-based SOALs and SOFAs tool. As a senior member of Trumbull Services, LLC (subsidiary of Hartford Financial Group and then Wells Fargo) he was involved with many large reorganizations. He also has served as trustee in HomePlace Stores II. Bill has provided expert testimony regarding balloting and solicitation. Bill began his reorganization career on the Federated Department Stores, Inc. where he became Principal of the Federated Claims Services Group formed as a result of that reorganization. Bill is a co-holder of a U.S. patent related to claims trading.

As a Director of Class Action Services, Kevin is responsible for managing client relationships and facilitating the growth of new client engagements. Before joining Verita, he lead business development and strategy at leading law firms in Seattle for nearly a decade. Kevin takes his consultative approach with the legal community and apply it to Verita’s clients. His management experience provides clients with top-level service as he guides them through the administration process.

Kevin received his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in English from Louisiana State University.

David brings over 40 years of domestic and international public securities expertise to Verita in his role as Senior Managing Director of Public Securities Services.

As Senior Managing Director, David has supervised securities balloting for large and complex restructuring matters including Windstream Holdings, Superior Energy Services, Oasis Petroleum, Legacy Reserves, Peabody Energy, CHC Group, Paragon Offshore, Alpha Natural Resources, City of Detroit, Michigan, Ambac Financial, Jefferson County, Alabama, Residential Capital and pre-packaged solicitations for Forbes Energy, Goodman Networks, A.M. Castle and Modular Space Holdings. In addition, he has administered rights offerings performed in connection with the restructurings of Windstream Holdings, Superior Energy Services, Peabody Energy, CHC Group, Erickson Incorporated, Chaparral Energy and Overseas Shipholding.

Overseeing the securities solicitation process from start-to-finish, David works with debtors’ counsel to review documents, ensuring the mechanics of the transaction are workable for bank and brokerage firms, as well as supervising the service of notice and solicitation documents to the firms or their agents. He has extensive experience with securities transactions including tender and exchange offers, rights offerings and consent solicitations.

Prior to joining Verita, David was Vice President at another provider, and held securities consulting positions with Innisfree M&A Inc. and Georgeson & Co. He has facilitated over 175 bankruptcy solicitation assignments including, Calpine, Delphi, Movie Gallery, Enron and WorldCom.

David is a member of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Rob brings over two decades of industry experience to his role as Senior Managing Director of Business Development to Verita. Leveraging his corporate and legal experience, Rob manages key client relationships and furthers strategic partnerships with distressed investment firms.

Prior to Verita, he previously worked was a Senior Associate in the Business Finance & Restructuring group at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP and, subsequently, as Senior Managing Director – Corporate Counsel at Third Avenue Management, an asset management platform with a strong legacy in long-equity value and distressed investing.

Over the span of his career, Rob worked on a number of high-profile in-court and out-of-court restructurings representing debtors, creditors, funds, and asset purchasers. A representative sampling of matters includes: Washington Mutual Inc., Aleris Inc., Vertis Inc., Palm Harbor Homes Inc., Koosharem Inc., General Maritime Inc., Landsource Inc., Panolam Industries Inc., US Shipping Inc., St. Vincents Catholic Medical Centers, Denver Radio Inc., and Advanta Inc.

Rob earned his JD with Honors from The George Washington University Law School while simultaneously completing an MA in International Economics and Middle Eastern Studies at The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He graduated with High Honors with a triple major from Rutgers University (New Brunswick). Rob is licensed to practice law in New York.

Rob is an active member in key industry associations including the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) and Turnaround Management Association (TMA).

As Vice President of Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS), Anna brings over a decade of industry experience to the Verita TFS relationship management team. Leveraging her expertise in case management and administration, Anna ensures the delivery of exceptional service to Verita clients. Prior to Verita, Anna worked as an Associate Vice President at a software and fiduciary services provider, and she was an Assistant Administrator to a chapter 7 and 11 Trustee in the Central District of California.

Anna received her Bachelors of Science in Legal Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

As a Vice President, Shawn brings over 30 years of expertise in the insolvency industry to the Verita Trustee & Fiduciary Services (TFS) team. His multifaceted background directly benefits clients and includes roles such as a Case Administrator, where he served three panel trustees, and as a Business Analyst, Relationship Manager, and Software Trainer.

During his case administration work in the Central District of California, Shawn actively contributed to the Trustee Administrator Group as both a member and an officer. His commitment to excellence extends beyond administrative work. He has presented at user groups and industry conventions, imparting valuable insights to fellow professionals.

Shawn’s dedication to empowering others is evident through his role in training numerous new case management software users. He also provides essential support to new panel appointees. His expertise extends to creating support materials in various formats, enabling clients and peers to master the tools that streamline their work.

Jim brings two decades of corporate restructuring experience in his role as Vice President to provide claims, legal administration, and public securities services to Verita’s clients.

In his current role, Jim focuses on complex securities related transactions arising out of restructuring cases, such as securities solicitation, rights offerings, tender offers, loan syndications and distributions to securities holders. Some of these large engagements include Avaya Inc., Garrett Motion Inc., Windstream Holdings, Inc., 21st Century Oncology, rue21, Peabody Energy Corporation, Chaparral Energy, Swift Energy Company, Walter Energy and Alpha Natural Resources.

Jim also oversees the day-to-day management of chapter 11 cases, including pre-filing consultation, schedules and statement preparation, claims and noticing services, solicitation, and post-confirmation distributions. A list of his restructuring engagements includes, among others, Colt Holding Company, AMF Bowling Worldwide, THQ, Metro Affiliates, Paragon Offshore and School Specialty.

Prior to joining Verita, Jim worked as an associate at a corporate bankruptcy boutique law firm, where he represented debtors, post-confirmation trustees and chapter 7 panel trustees in all aspects of complex chapter 7 and 11 proceedings, including Dewey & LeBoeuf, Grubb & Ellis Company and Loehmann’s Holdings. Jim was also a student law clerk for the Honorable Stuart M. Bernstein, former Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Jim received his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, where he was awarded the Professor Philip K. Yonge Memorial Prize for Exceptional Achievement in Bankruptcy, and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Colgate University. He is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey and is admitted to the bar of the United States District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of New Jersey.