Christopher J. Harayda

Christopher (C.J.) Harayda is a partner with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis and represents clients in bankruptcy and insolvency-related proceedings, transactions and litigation.He advises clients from multiple industries, including financial institutions and retailers, to guide their strategies when they encounter bankruptcy and other restructuring issues. He also represents clients in bankruptcy adversary proceedings and other insolvency-related litigation. Mr. Harayda counsels clients regarding the purchase, sale or restructuring of assets for financially distressed companies in and out of bankruptcy proceedings, including Article 9 foreclosure sales and § 363 sales. He also performs probono work with the Volunteer Lawyers Network, and was on Faegre Drinker’s Pro Bono Honor Roll from 2017-19. Mr. Harayda received his B.S. in 2005 from the University of Minnesota and his J.D. in2009 from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.