Manju Gupta
About Manju Gupta
Manju Gupta serves as Counsel at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, with extensive experience in bankruptcy and litigation. She has represented various organizations in significant legal matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and multimillion-dollar settlements.
Work at Ulmer & Berne LLP
Manju Gupta serves as Counsel at Ulmer & Berne LLP, a position she has held since 2017. Her role involves providing legal expertise in various areas, particularly in bankruptcy and restructuring. Gupta's experience at Ulmer & Berne LLP allows her to leverage her extensive background in handling complex legal matters, particularly those involving significant financial implications.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Ulmer & Berne LLP, Manju Gupta worked at McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Attorney from 2009 to 2017. Prior to that, she was an Attorney at Wegman, Hessler & Vanderburg from 2006 to 2008 and at Javitch, Block & Rathbone from 2002 to 2009. Her diverse experience across these firms has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal practices in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area.
Education and Expertise
Manju Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cleveland State University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She also earned her Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law during the same period. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from John Carroll University from 1995 to 1999. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both business and law.
Achievements in Bankruptcy Law
Gupta has represented several continuing care retirement communities in Chapter 11 proceedings to restructure bond debt. She negotiated a multimillion-dollar settlement for a subcontractor in the Fontainebleau Hotel bankruptcy and represented a $400 million revenue Ohio hospital system in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Her contributions to these cases demonstrate her expertise in bankruptcy law and her ability to navigate complex legal challenges.
Litigation and Trial Contributions
Manju Gupta has played a significant role in various litigation efforts. She contributed to the trial preparation team for a $100 million international business dispute and successfully resolved a federal claim involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Labor, exceeding $1 million. Additionally, she served as second chair in an adversary proceeding for a national supplier in the automotive industry and was part of the defense team for a distributor company involved in opioid litigation.