Ken Kansa crafts strategic legal solutions for businesses at financial crossroads. He has over two decades of restructuring experience advising clients across numerous industries. He guides corporate clients through complex restructurings, both in and out of court, addressing current concerns while helping fortify businesses against future challenges.
By developing tailored restructuring strategies, Ken helps businesses regain stability, preserve value, and position themselves for long-term success. His work often means the difference between a company's revival and its demise.
Ken's experience spans a broad spectrum of restructuring scenarios. He negotiates and implements intricate Chapter 11 reorganization plans, orchestrates out-of-court debt resolutions, and engineers strategic transactions designed to manage long-term liabilities. He has also secured court approval for critical financing facilities and asset sales within and outside Chapter 11 proceedings.
Beyond his core practice, Ken serves as a trusted adviser on bankruptcy-related real estate, tax, and corporate issues. He frequently shares his insights as a speaker at professional organizations and continuing legal education events, covering topics such as corporate structuring, commercial lease treatment in bankruptcy, and cross-border insolvency proceedings.
Credentials
Education
- Cleveland State University, M.A., 1994
- George Mason University, B.A., 1993
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1999
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

