Tanya Behnam is a bankruptcy and financial restructuring associate in Polsinelli’s Los Angeles office. Tanya’s practice focuses on corporate restructuring, bankruptcy litigation, distressed asset sales and other insolvency matters. She represents debtors, lenders, unsecured creditor committees, secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions and other parties in interest in a variety of Chapter 11 cases, bankruptcy litigation and appeals. In addition to representing national chapter 11 debtors and committees in distressed healthcare matters, she represents corporations in their out-of-court restructuring efforts. Tanya uses her strong legal writing skills, attention to detail and efficiency to protect and advance her clients’ interests. 

Prior to joining Polsinelli, Tanya served as a business and legal affairs intern at a national cable network. 

Education

  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 2018)
    • University of Southern California (B.A., magna cum laude, 2013)
      • Psychology

    Bar Admission

    • California, 2018

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

    Professional Affiliations

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative, 2023-present
    • American Bankruptcy Institute
      • Advisory Board, Bankruptcy Battleground West
    • Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum
      • Board Member
    • Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

    Recognition

    • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in:
      • Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2026
      • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2025-2026