Regina Stango Kelbon

Partner & Business Dept. Co-Chair, Blank Rome LLP

Regina Stango Kelbon represents agents, institutional lenders, lender groups, private equity sponsors, creditors’ committees, debtors, creditors, executory contract parties, equipment lessors, plan of reorganization proponents, and asset purchasers in areas including:

• Chapter 11 reorganizations
• Out-of-court restructurings/assignments for the benefit of creditors/receiverships
• Debtor-in-possession financing
• Intercreditor relationships
• Lender liability issues

Chambers USA ranks Regina as a leader in the field of bankruptcy and restructuring law in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. Based upon exceptional recommendations in her field, Chambers has recognized Regina as a “Star Individual” for Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Philadelphia & Surrounds since 2021 .

Chambers sources describe her as a “legend and deservedly so. She is a pleasure to work with and exceptionally collaborative. An all-around terrific lawyer.” They also note that Regina is “A pioneer in insolvency practice—she is spectacular.” Chambers has noted that clients say, “She is creative in finding solutions to difficult case situations,” “very tough and smart—a competent and worthy adversary,” and “she is very well prepared and leaves no stone unturned. She’s passionate about her work. She’s conscientious of the work that she’s doing and conscious about the cost that’s incurred.”

Regina is a Fellow in the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy where she serves as the National Chair of the Education Committee for all Circuits. Regina serves as a mediator for the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She also frequently lectures and writes for the American Bar Association , the TMA, and other organizations on insolvency and restructuring issues.