Jackson Walker partner Monica Blacker spoke at the Dallas Bar Association Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section meeting on November 5, 2014, in Dallas.

Ms. Blacker co-presented a talk titled “Structured Dismissals: The Least Worst Option?” which provided an overview of structured dismissals and discussed statutory authorities that exist for their approval and the objections or obstacles that may arise to their approval. To read the related paper co-authored by Ms. Blacker, CLICK HERE.

Ms. Blacker has extensive experience assisting clients in recovering their money and collateral when borrowers default or file for bankruptcy. She also regularly represents secured and unsecured creditors and debtors in restructurings. She takes a collaborative approach to her practice with the goal of obtaining the highest possible recovery for her clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner. She received her B.B.A., cum laude, from James Madison University and her J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.