Andrew R. O’Keefe of Engelman Berger joined legal professionals from across the state at the annual State Bar of Arizona Convention, held June 23–25 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix. O’Keefe was a featured panelist in a standout ethics presentation entitled “The Debating Game: Where Ethical Lawyers Find Their Match.”
Inspired by the classic 1970s TV show The Dating Game, the panel took a creative and engaging approach to legal ethics. Dressed in costumes and stepping into character, the presenters brought bankruptcy law to life through a lively game show format that combined humor with serious ethical insight. Topics covered included potential conflicts of interest, asset disclosure, false statements, informed consent, and more.
In addition to O’Keefe, the panel included Kelle Andrews, Career Law Clerk for Chief Judge Eddward P. Ballinger, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona; Ryan Deutsch, Associate, Allen, Jones & Giles, PLC; Amanda Carrizales, Associate, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Rachel Flinn, Staff Attorney, Office of Russell Brown, Chapter 13 Trustee; and the Honorable Hilary L. Barnes, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada.
O’Keefe is an associate attorney with Engelman Berger’s Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Practices. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Daniel P. Collins, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona.
O’Keefe’s participation at the State Bar of Arizona Convention underscores Engelman Berger’s commitment to legal excellence and innovative thought leadership. The firm’s attorneys are known for resolving complex commercial disputes and helping clients avoid legal challenges through proactive planning. Engelman Berger serves a wide range of clients—from national lenders to local businesses—across industries including banking, real estate, hospitality, and healthcare.
Engelman Berger is comprised of experienced lawyers who are well recognized for their expertise and commitment to resolve commercial disputes and assist clients in preventing legal problems through proper planning. The firm’s clients include national and local lenders, borrowers, lessors, tenants, family-owned businesses, developers, franchise owners, municipalities, and investors. Industries served include banking and lending, credit unions, real estate, construction, restaurant, hospitality, medical, retail, wholesale, and agricultural, among others. The firm provides creative and focused representation in all federal and state courts, bankruptcy court, arbitrations, mediations and settlement negotiations.
