NANCY
J. WHALEY
STANDING
CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE
SunTrust Plaza Garden Offices
303
Peachtree Center Avenue, Ste 120
Atlanta,
Georgia 30303
(678)
992-1209
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Standing
Chapter 13 Trustee, Northern
District of Georgia, Atlanta,
Ga. Jan. 2003 -present
Selected as a Chapter 13 Trustee to develop and
start a new office. Project included handling all aspects of starting an office
from leasing space, build out, purchasing equipment/ furniture, and hiring all
personnel. As an attorney/Trustee, maintains a full
case load of handling Chapter 13 cases from time of filing through dismissal,
discharge or conversion. Presides over
Meeting of Creditor hearings, examines Debtors, values assets and determines
whether plan is in compliance with the Code and Orders of the Court. As Trustee, responsible for a trust exceeding
$50 million dollars and an office of 37 employees. Responsible to Debtors,
Creditors and the Bar to ensure timely and accurate monthly disbursements.
Works with nationwide creditors on issues of
transfers/assignments, purchasing and selling of claims, and issues of
perfection for secured collateral.
Partner with Chapter 7 Trustees and the United States Trustee on issues
of conversion and civil enforcement. Liaison to the Court on Chapter 13 matters and leader on issues of
attorney fee reform and development of new plan.
John
Marshall Law School, Atlanta, Ga. August 2001 - 2006
Adjunct
Law Professor
Bankruptcy
professor teaching a course dealing with debtor/creditor relations, Chapters 7,
11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code as well as practice and procedures in the
bankruptcy court. Course material
includes subject matters of Evidence, Business Organizations, UCC and Tax. Students attend meeting of creditors and
various court hearings to receive practical exposure to the bankruptcy
practice.
M.
Regina Thomas, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee,
Atlanta, Ga. Feb.1992 – Dec. 2002
Attorney/Advisor
Administered all aspects of Chapter 13 cases. Worked with various lending
institutions on matters of valuation on all types of collateral, relief from
automatic stay issues, surrendering and repossessing of collateral pre and
post-petition. Presided over meeting of creditors to determine
eligibility for Chapter 13 and whether the plan was confirmable. Extensive experience in the courtroom and negotiating with debtors
and creditors to ensure a judicially efficient and equitable result.
Case assignment before five different judges with assignments in Atlanta, Rome, Newnan and
Gainesville, Georgia. Developed business case program for cases assigned to M.
Regina Thomas and handles appellate matters for the Trustee. Assists
the Trustee in decision making regarding office administration, hiring, and
office policy.
Clark
and Smith, P.C., Atlanta, Ga. September 1991 - January
1992
Attorney
Represented debtors in Chapters 7, 11, and 13. Handled cases from initial client consultation through discharge,
dismissal or conversion. Represented debtors at meetings of creditors, confirmation and
motion for relief hearings and complaints of non-dischargeability. Represented Debtors in
Chapter 11 cases from initial bankruptcy planning to the filing of the case. Prepared and defended plans and disclosure
statements, fee applications and represented Debtors at motion for relief hearings,
motions for use of cash collateral, and motions to assume executory contracts.
Securities
and Exchange Commission, Atlanta,
Ga., January 1991 - May 1991
Clerkship
Assigned to the Bankruptcy Branch of the SEC. Reviewed
disclosure statements and plans in Chapter 11 cases filed by publicly traded companies. Monitored
companies during the bankruptcy to ensure compliance with the securities and
bankruptcy laws. Researched and wrote
legal memoranda on issues concerning both securities and bankruptcy issues.
William
Carney, Professor of Law, Emory University, Atlanta,
Ga. May 1990 - May 1991
Research
Assistant
Assisted
Professor Carney in writing a text book on Mergers and Acquisitions. Research required working knowledge and
ability to interrelate areas of law
including: Environmental, Labor, Corporate Finance and Securities. Position
involved substantial independent responsibility for researching, editing, and
writing text for the book.
U.S.
Trustee Office and
Ragsdale,
Beals, Hooper & Seigler,
Atlanta, Ga. January 1990 - May 1990
Clerkship
Worked
in U.S. Trustee Office dealing with Chapter 11 proceedings and with a Chapter 7
Trustee. Conducted research, drafted memoranda and motions. Reviewed disclosure statements, plans, and
schedules of debtors. Attended meeting of creditors, court hearings, and
meetings with debtors, attorneys and accountants.
Gary
W. Donner, P.C., Atlanta, Ga., May 1989 – August
1989
Clerkship
Worked
with real estate attorney in all areas of the practice. Performed title searches, and prepared
closing documents. Worked with real
estate agents, lending institutions, and clients to prepare for real estate
closings. Handled all problem files,
foreclosures, and insurance claims.
Eastern
Airlines, Atlanta, Ga., and Miami, Fl., May
1987 - August 1988
International
Analyst
Gathered,
analyzed information and developed original statistical studies of
international routes for the President's Report. Studied the legal and economic possibilities
of different route structures' impact in yield and passenger revenue.
Employment
Representative
Represented
Eastern Airlines throughout the United States interviewing and hiring personnel for all areas of the airline. Performed mass screening sessions and hosted
group sessions for flight attendant candidates.
Mentorship
Studied
and observed different aspects of the airline by working with the President and
Vice Presidents. Acted as a liaison in activities with South American
governments for opening of new gateways.
Evans,
Kitchel, & Jenckes Law Offices, Phoenix,
Ar., Summer 1985
Mentorship
Worked
one on one with a partner in the area of aviation and corporate law. Edited contracts and letters of intent. Attended trials, depositions, and oral
arguments.
Civil
Aeronautics Board, Washington, D.C., Summer 1984
Mentorship
Participated
in issue group meetings, briefings, board meetings, Senate hearings with the
Vice Chairman. Prepared and participated
in two government negotiations with Jamaica and Luxembourg in Washington D.C..
Traveled to Lima, Peru, with airline and government representatives to
negotiate air route rights between the United States and Peru.
EDUCATION:
Emory
School of Law, Atlanta, Ga. 30322
Juris
Doctor, May 1991
Admitted
to Georgia State Bar, May 1991
Activities: Moot Court Fall and Spring Competitions; Student Bar
Association, Chairperson; LAWS; Student Ambassador; Who's Who Among Law School
Students; Young Careers of High Art Museum.
Eureka
College, Eureka, Il. 61530
Bachelor
of Arts in Economics, Cum Laude, May 1987
Honors: Ronald W. Reagan Scholar; National Dean's List; Who's
Who in American Colleges & Universities; Outstanding Young Women of
America; Delta Zeta Sorority, Philanthropy Chair and Chaplain; FOCUS,
President; Professor Assistant for two years; Area Coordinator handling four
dormitories; Housing Director for Summer Camps; Mayor's Commendation, City of
Eureka, Il.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
Air
Force Reserves, Dobbins, ARB, Ga., January 1997 -
Present
Chief
Command and Control Section, 22 Air Force Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
The
officer in charge of the command post. In charge of all personnel and
operational issues of the Command Post.
Duties include hiring of personnel, personnel evaluations and
determination for promotions and disciplinary action. Responsible for performing Staff Assistance
Visits and Readiness Assistance Visits for supporting units to ensure that the
units are in compliance with Air Force Regulations and prepared for war time
mission.
Courses
completed:
Air War College, Correspondence
Class, August 2007, Excellent Graduate (equivalent to a Masters Degree)
Air Command and Staff College,
Correspondence Class, March 2003 (equivalent to a Masters Degree)
Leadership-Today
and Tomorrow, Washington, D.C. January 2002
Leadership-Today
and Tomorrow, Washington, D.C. January 2000
Squadron
Officer School, Correspondence Class, Graduated February 1999
Junior
Officer Leadership Seminar, Stockholm, Sweden, June 1998
Total
Quality Management School, Certified August 1993 and follow-up courses
Air
Force Reserves, Dobbins, ARB, Ga., October 1992 -
Present
Command
Post Controller Rank: Captain
Performed
flight following, handled emergency actions, and all message traffic. Briefed the commander at any time concerning
status of aircraft and existing or developing situations. Training Officer and
Quality Officer for Command Post.
Joint
Endeavor - Ramstein AFB, Germany March
1996. Scheduler for all IFOR flights
from Ramstein AFB
Georgia
Air National Guard, Dobbins, ARB, Ga., Atlanta, Ga.,
July 1988 - October 1992
Illinois
Air National Guard, Peoria, Il., November 1986 - July
1988
Cost
Analysis Officer
Responsible
for publishing the Economic Resource Impact Statement for the National Guard
Bureau and Atlanta businesses. Provided
Management Analysis Service for Commanders for issues requiring a cost/benefit
analysis or a managerial review. Supervisor of Cost Section.
Honors: Meritorious Service Medal second Oak Leaf Cluster, Air
Force Achievement Award; Georgia Commendation Medal; Laudatory, Operational Readiness Inspection
October 1996; Outstanding Performer,
Operational Readiness Exercise October 1994; Outstanding Performer, Quality Air Force Assessment Evaluation and
Unit Effectiveness Inspection; Academy
of Military Science, Squadron Commander.
ACTIVITIES and MEMBERSHIPS:
Past
Member of Executive Committee, State Bar of Georgia; Board of Governors, State
Bar of Georgia; State Bar of Georgia: Communications Committee Chair, Finance
Committee, Advisory Committee on Legislative Affairs, Personnel Committee, General
Counsel Committee, Women and Minorities Committee; State Bar Bankruptcy Section
Immediate Past Chair; Lawyers Foundation of Georgia Fellow; Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Past
President; Georgia Association of Women Lawyers Scholarship Fund Past
President; Georgia Women on the Run
...for Office, Founder and Chair; State
Bar of Georgia Younger Lawyers Section, Past-Chair of Community Service Committee; YLS Community Service
Charity Golf Tournament Past -Chair, 4 years; Atlanta Bar Association, Representative At Large of Bankruptcy
Section; Junior League of Atlanta; Georgia
Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, Board of Directors; Young Survival Coalition,
Vice President of Fundraising; Delta Zeta Sorority; Air Force Association,
Member; Reserve Officer Association, Member.