William Simonitsch

Assistant United States Trustee @United States Trustee Program (USTP)

Orlando, FL, US

Leads the Orlando field office for this component of the U.S. Department of Justice, which prosecutes fraud and abuse in bankruptcy court and handles the state’s highest volume of bankruptcy cases.Oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases (Chapters 7, 11, 12, 13). Directs civil enforcement efforts for Bankruptcy Code violations, including managing and arguing complex and precedent-setting cases.Resolves complex and novel legal matters involving multiple bankruptcy court and internal stakeholders through thorough legal research and analysis and effective dispute resolution.Tracks legislative and legal developments impacting U.S. Trustee authority, bankruptcy debtors and creditors.Manages private trustees’ activities and supervises a team of attorneys, auditors, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and Program priorities and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.Revamped office civil enforcement procedures to increase staff efficiencies and fraud detection. Supervises and personally engages in Chapter 11 litigation, ensuring Bankruptcy Code compliance, including plan feasibility, professional employment, conflicts of interest, compensation, and financial accountability.Supervises field office risk management and handling of personally identifiable information.

Florida State University

MA, International Affairs

University of Miami School of Law

JD, Law

Florida State University

BA, International Affairs