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Rafael Zahralddin

Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena is a skilled business lawyer and litigator with significant experience advising clients in corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency, distressed M&A, compliance, corporate law and entity formation, corporate governance, commercial transactions, cyber law, regulatory actions and cross-border issues.

Rafael represents clients in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring and has extensive experience in international commercial law issues, including cross-border insolvency, federal bankruptcy court matters, and assignments for the benefits of creditors and receiverships. Rafael’s international law experience particularly in international commercial transactions brings a unique and nuanced approach to business issues both inside and outside of distressed situations. He has also worked for two decades with early stage companies and venture capitalists and private venture funds as both a transactional lawyer and a corporate litigator.

He has assisted businesses in starting, selling, or buying a business, and dealing with employees and contracts, among other operational issues. This experience has been critical in representation of both debtors and creditors committees in chapter 11. Rafael is noted for his problem solving abilities, especially with varied constituencies on official and ad hoc committees, including trade creditors, bondholders, labor unions and other key stakeholders in insolvency matters.


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  • Overview of General Corporate Law Compliance Webinar premiered on November 21, 2024 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp
  • Securities Law Compliance Webinar premiered on September 19, 2024 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp
  • Internal Investigations - 101 Webinar premiered on June 6, 2024 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp
  • Data Privacy Compliance Webinar premiered on May 2, 2024 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Webinar premiered on April 22, 2024 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp
  • Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance Webinar premiered on February 23, 2024 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp
  • Executive Compensation Webinar premiered on November 3, 2023 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp - Part 2
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Webinar premiered on March 28, 2023 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp - Part 1
  • Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance Webinar premiered on February 21, 2023 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp - Part 1
  • Executive Compensation Webinar premiered on October 26, 2022 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2022 – Part 2
  • Securities Law Compliance Webinar premiered on September 28, 2022 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2022 – Part 2
  • Data Privacy Compliance 2022 Webinar premiered on April 20, 2022 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2022 - Part 1
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance 2022 Webinar premiered on March 31, 2022 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2021 - Part 2
  • Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance Webinar premiered on February 23, 2022 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2022 – Part 1 Learn More or Register: https://westlegaledcenter.com/program_guide/course_detail.jsf?courseId=100299230. Note: If you or your firm are subscribed to West LegalEdCenter™, this webinar is included in your subscription at no additional cost. About Financial Poise Media Contact Cristina Nolan 847-463-9530 [email protected] The primary mission of Financial Poise™ is to provide reliable plain English business, financial, and legal education to individual investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives, and to help trusted advisors do the same. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by a current Faculty Member. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Share this Press Release: 1 Financial Poise Home Articles Executives & Owners Investors Webinars One Hour Deep-Dives Special Webinar Events About Us About Financial Poise Contribute Content Financial Poise Weekly Newsletter Media Center Financial Poise Radio Contact Us Services Media Kit Financial Poise Disclaimers Privacy Policy National Events Calendar Financial Poise Glossary National Educational Event Calendar for Trusted Business Advisors Latest Articles: Successful Crowd Financing Requires Strong Branding March 24, 2023 How Headlines About Tech Layoffs Miss the Point March 23, 2023 3 Approaches to Business Valuation Methods March 22, 2023 Debunking 4 Common Investing Myths March 21, 2023 Search Financial Poise Search Copyright © 2023 • Financial Poise. All rights reserved. Skip to toolbar About WordPress Financial Poise Customize 1212 updates available 00 Comments in moderation New Edit Press Release SEOFocus keyphrase not set Insights Ads Edit with Thrive Architect Ad Health 1 EDD 2 Events Clear Cache
  • Internal Investigations 101 - 2021 Webinar premiered on November 11, 2021 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2021 - Part 2
  • Overview of General Corporate Law Compliance 2021 Webinar premiered on October 27, 2021 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2021 - Part 2
  • Executive Compensation 2021 Webinar premiered on September 23, 2021 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2021 - Part 2
  • Securities Law Compliance 2021 Webinar premiered on August 11, 2021 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2021 - Part 2
  • Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance 2021 Webinar premiered on February 10, 2021 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2021 - Part I
  • Data Privacy Compliance 2020 Webinar premiered on October 14, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 2
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance 2020 Webinar premiered on September 17, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 2
  • Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance 2020 Webinar premiered on August 12, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 2
  • Overview of General Corporate Law Compliance Webinar premiered on July 23, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 1
  • Executive Compensation 2020 Webinar premiered on June 25, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 1
  • Securities Law Compliance Webinar premiered on April 8, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 1
  • Internal Investigations 101 Webinar premiered on March 11, 2020 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2020 - Part 1
  • Data Privacy Compliance Webinar premiered on August 8, 2019 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2019 - Part 2
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Webinar premiered on July 11, 2019 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2019 - Part 2
  • Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance Webinar premiered on June 6, 2019 Webinar Series: Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Boot Camp 2019 - Part 2
  • Contesting Confirmation Webinar premiered on May 21, 2019 Webinar Series: Bankruptcy Battle Royale 2019
  • Anatomy of a Preference Webinar premiered on March 26, 2019 Webinar Series: Bankruptcy Battle Royale 2019