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Kimberly Ross Clayson
- E kclayson@taftlaw.com
- T (248) 727-1635
- F (248) 351-3082
Summary
Kim is an attorney in our Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice group. She serves a diverse client portfolio in the areas of insolvency law, creditors’ rights, business law and health law. She provides counsel to operating businesses as well as to creditors of financially distressed businesses and individuals. Kim has extensive experience restructuring business debtors and representing Chapter 7 trustees in fraud investigations and bankruptcy litigation. She was appointed and presently serves as one of only five Subchapter V Trustees in the Eastern District of Michigan under the Small business Reorganization Act of 2019.
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
2004 Book Award for Excellence in Legal Writing and Research
Member, Moot Court Board of Advocates
- Michigan State University - James Madison College
B.A., International Relations
Admissions
- State - Michigan
Speeches and Publications
Publications
- "Chapter 15 - Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings,” Michigan Causes of Action Formbook (2022 Edition), published by ICLE.
- “Subchapter V Case Law Update,” National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Journal, Summer 2021 Issue.
- "Assets Wanted: Chapter 7 Trustee Panel," Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2010.
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Under the No Surprises Act,” Decision Health Advanced Specialty Coding Compliance & Reimbursement Symposium, Pain & Anesthesia Track, 2022.
- Speaker, “Understand Your Fraud Risk: Lessons Learned From Recent Enforcement Actions,” Decision Health Advanced Specialty Coding Compliance & Reimbursement Symposium, Pain & Anesthesia Track, 2022.
- Panelist, “Hot Topics in Subchapter V,” Minnesota CLE Bankruptcy Institute, 2022.
- Panelist, “SBRA Update,” Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan 34th Annual Bankruptcy Section Seminar, 2022.
- Speaker, “Anti-Kickback/Stark Physician Self-Referral Update: Are the New Rules Good News for Your Practice?,” Decision Health Advanced Specialty Coding Compliance & Reimbursement Symposium, Pain & Anesthesia Track, 2021.
- Speaker, “Privacy and Security Update: Keep Up With the Growing Risk for Your Practice,” Decision Health Advanced Specialty Coding Compliance & Reimbursement Symposium, Pain & Anesthesia Track, 2021.
- Speaker, “Privacy and Security Update: Keep Up With the Growing Risk for Your Practice,” Decision Health Billing & Compliance Summit, 2021.
- Panelist, “Subchapter V Case Law Update,” Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2021.
- Panelist, “Dealing with Co-Owners of Bankruptcy Estate Property,” Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2019.
- Webinar Presenter, “Section 523 Exceptions to Discharge Adversary Proceedings,” Strafford Publications, Inc., 2019.
- Presenter, “Defining Your Exit Strategy,” Lawrence Technical University Detroit Center for Design + Technology, 2018.
- Panelist, “Prosecuting & Defending §523 Adversary Proceedings,” Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2018.
- Panelist, “Fuel for Growth: Collaboration Over Competition,” Techstars Startup Week Detroit, 2018.
- Panelist, "Can You AI Your Professionals Out of a Job?,” Techstars Startup Week Detroit, 2018.
- Panelist, “Getting Beyond ‘No’: Why your Business Idea Isn't Getting Funded,” Techstars Startup Week Detroit, 2018.
- Panelist, “Chapter 11 Basics for Attorneys,” Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2017.
- Panelist, “Mortgage Issues,” Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2014.
- Presenter, “The Art of Negotiation,” University of Michigan’s Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies Entrepreneurship through Empowerment Program, 2014.
- Speaker, “Bankruptcy of Detroit & Doing Business in the Region,” Michigan State University Turkish Resource Center of North America US-Turkey Creative Economies Business Summit, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013.
- Panelist, “Chapter 11 Bankruptcy A ‘How To’ Guide,” Hon. Stephen W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, 2011.
- Speaker, “Legal Planning for Small Businesses,” Open City Detroit, 2010.
News
Ross Clayson Joins the Firm
Professional Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Member, 2006-Current
- American Health Law Association
Member, 2022-Current
- Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Michigan
Member, 2006-Current
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Contributor
- National Association for Bankruptcy Trustees
Member, 2020-Current
- State Bar of Michigan
Member, Business Law Section
UCC Committee Co-Chair, 2022-Current - State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board
Hearing Panelist, 2019-Current
- Women's Law Association of Michigan
Member, Wayne Region and Tip of the Mitt Region, 2020-Current
Community Involvement
- Detroit Waldorf School
Board Member, 2010-2016
Treasurer, 2012-2014 - Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit
Board Member, 2014-Current
- Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference
Advisory Board Member, 2018-2021
- Outlier Media
Board Member, 2022-Current
- The Villages of Detroit Community Development Corporation
Board Member, 2007-2012
President, 2008-2011 - University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Adjunct Professor, Secured Transactions, Fall 2019 and Fall 2021
Adjunct Professor, Bankruptcy Law, Fall 2022