General Motors, Enron, and Puerto Rico: Martin Bienenstock riffs on some of America’s largest restructuring cases
Mon Sep 15 2025
This week, Mike and Sallie meet with Martin Bienenstock, chair of the Business Solutions Governance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group at Proskauer in New York, ranked among the top 100 lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. Marty currently represents the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, handling almost $124 billion in restructuring assets.
Marty talks about his unique position in helping Puerto Rico with its restructuring and the challenges of handling PR for the oversight board. He also discusses his earlier work restructuring General Motors and the role of the media.
Martin also shares his experience working on Enron’s Chapter 11 and how the bankruptcy and restructuring industry has evolved over the years.
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Sitrick and Company is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm founded by Michael Sitrick specializing in corporate, financial, and crisis communications. Known for its expertise in high-stakes situations, the firm has handled reputation management, litigation support, and media strategy for high-profile clients. It operates offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and is recognized as a leader in strategic communications and crisis management.
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This week, Mike and Sallie meet with Martin Bienenstock, chair of the Business Solutions Governance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group at Proskauer in New York, ranked among the top 100 lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. Marty currently represents the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, handling almost $124 billion in restructuring assets. Marty talks about his unique position in helping Puerto Rico with its restructuring and the challenges of handling PR for the oversight board. He also discusses his earlier work restructuring General Motors and the role of the media. Martin also shares his experience working on Enron’s Chapter 11 and how the bankruptcy and restructuring industry has evolved over the years. About Sitrick and Company Sitrick and Company is a Los Angeles-based public relations firm founded by Michael Sitrick specializing in corporate, financial, and crisis communications. Known for its expertise in high-stakes situations, the firm has handled reputation management, litigation support, and media strategy for high-profile clients. It operates offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and is recognized as a leader in strategic communications and crisis management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.