Shefali M.
Kotta
Associate
Shefali M. Kotta helps clients navigate complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters with practical insight and a solutions-focused approach.
EXPERIENCE
Shefali focuses her practice on commercial bankruptcy, including reorganizations, liquidations, chapter 11 transactions, and related litigation. She represents a diverse client base in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring.
Before joining Cole Schotz, Shefali served as a law clerk to the Honorable Michael B. Kaplan, U.S.B.C. for the District of New Jersey. She also clerked for the Honorable Jamie D. Happas, P.J.Cv. (Ret.), for the Superior Court of New Jersey – Middlesex Vicinage. In addition, Shefali practiced at leading regional law firms, where she focused on bankruptcy, restructuring, and complex commercial litigation.
Networks & Affiliations
Shefali sits on the New Jersey Chapter board of the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (“IWIRC”). IWIRC is committed to connecting, promoting, and supporting the success of women in insolvency and restructuring professions worldwide. In addition, Shefali currently serves as the Next Gen committee chair for the New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyers Foundation (“NJBLF”). NJBLF is an organization committed to assisting debtors and other financially distressed individuals in New Jersey.
EDUCATION
Shefali earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School – Newark in 2018. During law school, Shefali was a member of the Student Bar Association and was a senior editor of the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal. Shefali was also the student president for the Rutgers Tax Law Society and participated in the Tax Law Clinic. Shefali received her B.A. from Rutgers University – New Brunswick.
