Kutak Rock Scottsdale attorney Thomas J. Salerno will moderate a panel at the 2026 Southwest Bankruptcy Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 10, 2026. The panel, titled “Four Alternatives After Purdue: Is the Door Shut on Third-Party Releases?” will explore the alternatives available to plan proponents in addressing third-party releases in the post-Purdue world. In Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P. the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that the Bankruptcy Code does not allow a Chapter 11 reorganization plan to release non-debtor third parties from civil liability without the explicit consent of affected claimants. However, multiple loopholes and alternative paths remain active in bankruptcy courts.

Tom will be joined on the panel by three other attorneys specializing in this topic as well as U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Thomas Horan from the District of Delaware.

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Tom brings global experience and out-of-the-box solutions to his work with complex commercial corporate and real estate restructurings, helping distressed, often high-profile companies find new paths forward.

Clients turn to Tom for his national and international experience helping private and publicly traded companies in a broad range of industries continue operations as they negotiate restructuring plans. He has advised lenders, distressed companies, committees and asset acquirers in bankruptcies and out-of-court settlements. Tom’s experience landed him a spot on Forbes’ “Top 200 Attorneys In The U.S.” in May 2024 and Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Litigation by The Best Lawyers In America for 2009, 2010, 2014 and 2024.