Thora is a seasoned director with over two decades of expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring. Following her time at a boutique Los Angeles-based international consulting firm, Thora transitioned to AlixPartners in 2021, to drive forward innovative processes within the Turnaround & Restructuring Practice, specializing in bankruptcy case management.
She has provided advisory and interim management services for financially troubled companies and their investors, and she has directed the orderly window of companies in and out of bankruptcy.Thora consistently demonstrates her ability to guide teams through the intricate administrative processes of bankruptcy from start to finish.
Driven by a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to client success, Thora has established herself as a trusted advisor to clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. Her unwavering dedication to efficiency has earned her a reputation of simplifying processes and maximizing value for stakeholders. Thora ensures clients emerge quickly from bankruptcy by successfully expediting claims’ review and resolution processes.
Throughout her career, she has honed her skills in navigating the intricate landscape of Chapter 11 cases, leveraging her expertise to execute comprehensive claims reconciliation and resolution strategies. Her commitment to excellence and her relentless pursuit of best practices have made her an invaluable asset in handling large and complex bankruptcy proceedings.
Key Engagements:
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Thora has led the contingency planning team for numerous large corporations, most recently Party City Corporation and Aeromexico. Managed the bankruptcy process from start to finish, including preparation of first day motions, preparation of financial and operating information required by the Court, developed processes for accounts payable cut offs, contracts review and assessment process, and claims resolutions and distributions.
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Served as interim CFO and Chief Restructuring Consultant for a leading memory chip supplier with $3 billion in revenue by directing all aspects of the Chapter 11 process—including cash flows, SOALs, SOFAs, MORS, claims administration, and contract assumptions—and preparing financial, liquidation, and preference analyses.
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Engaged to review and evaluate hundreds of thousands of line items and perform complex calculations to determine estimated damages resulting from certain avoidance actions and preferential payments in excess of $1 billion in claims, including acting as expert witness in the cases.
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Engaged as bankruptcy consultant for an apparel manufacturer and retailer; led team of consultants in cleanup of company’s accounts payable records and accounts payable cutoff procedures between pre and post-petitions; prepared SOALs, SOFAs, and MORs.