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Rasmeet K. Chahil

Associate

New Jersey
T: +1 973.422.6720 F: +1 973.597.2400 rchahil@lowenstein.com
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Rasmeet represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, as well as internal investigations and white collar criminal defense matters. She has successfully represented individuals and companies in government investigations, including SEC and state attorneys general investigations; and she has also conducted numerous internal corporate investigations, on issues ranging from allegations of serious employee misconduct to violations of federal securities laws.

Rasmeet also has significant experience litigating all phases of bankruptcy matters, including the investigation of potential claims and causes of action through Rule 2004 examinations and the commencement of adversary proceedings on behalf of liquidating trusts.

Strongly committed to pro bono work, Rasmeet has obtained asylum for a father/son pair separated at the border; and secured multiple final restraining orders for domestic violence victims through the firm’s partnerships with Kids in Need of Defense and Partners for Women and Justice. She has also successfully argued an appeal of a final restraining order before the New Jersey Appellate Division.

In addition, Rasmeet is involved in the local South Asian community: she has served on the board of the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey and is currently a member of its Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee.

She is fluent in Punjabi.

Corporate Investigations & Integrity

  • Conducted an investigation into allegations of abuse of inmates at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, which culminated in a report submitted to Governor Phil Murphy. The report led the governor to order the facility’s permanent closure.
  • Represented Rutgers University in conducting a highly publicized investigation involving allegations of physical and emotional abuse by softball coaches; findings were published in a report containing recommendations subsequently adopted by the university.
  • Represented multiple New Jersey universities in conjunction with the State Division of Equal Employment Opportunity in conducting internal investigations into alleged misconduct by senior university officials.

Bankruptcy Litigation – Rule 2004 Investigations

  • Currently representing the Official Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey.
  • Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Century 21 Department Stores, LLC. Based on its investigative findings regarding potential estate causes of action, the Committee was able to negotiate a global settlement that includes a significant cash settlement for unsecured creditors.
  • Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Exide Holdings, Inc. In connection with its investigation, the Committee conducted over a dozen witness interviews and reviewed over 10,000 documents. Based on its findings, the Committee was able to negotiate a global settlement that includes a $2.4 million cash settlement for unsecured creditors.
  • Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Mission Coal Company, LLC. Conducted a Rule 2004 investigation into fraudulent conveyances and insider dealing and filed a motion seeking standing to prosecute those claims. The matter culminated in a contested confirmation trial, which resulted in the parties resolving all outstanding issues for approximately $29 million for the estate.
  • Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of GNC Holdings, Inc.
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Education

  • University of Michigan Law School (J.D. 2017), Executive Editor, Michigan Journal of Gender and Law

    Michigan State University (B.A. 2014), Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, Specialization in Peace and Justice Studies

Affiliations

  • Summit Speech School Board, Trustee
  • South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey, former Board Member
  • International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, Member

Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey

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