Genevieve M. Graham
Experience
- Bankruptcy Trustee Representation
- Committee Representation
- Debtor Representation
- Distressed Asset Buyers & Sellers Representation
- Energy Workouts & Reorganizations
- Healthcare Workouts & Reorganizations
- Landlord & Contract Counter Parties Representation
- Real Estate Workouts & Reorganizations
- Secured Creditor Representation
- Unsecured Creditor Representation
Biography
Genevieve “Gen” Graham is an attorney in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery group at Jackson Walker in Houston, where she is involved in all aspects of commercial bankruptcy cases, representing debtors and creditors in small business and complex commercial reorganizations and liquidations. She has experience across many industries, including energy, financial services, and healthcare.
Gen has represented chapter 11 energy and healthcare debtors along with secured lenders seeking relief from the automatic stay. She has also prosecuted and defended fraudulent transfer and preference actions filed by chapter 7 and post-confirmation trustees. She has served as the lead attorney on bankruptcy litigation matters, including multiple evidentiary hearings and bench trials involving valuation, contested claims objections, and other contested motions.
After law school, Gen served on Capitol Hill as a legislative staffer, focusing on issues including the economy, budget, taxes, and the judiciary.
Additional Languages
Spanish
Education
B.B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
J.D., cum laude, University of New Mexico School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
- Represents Chapter 11 debtor in possession of a sixth-generation, ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig. Through its chapter 11 case, the company intends to address operational issues and sell or equitize the semi-submersible to satisfy its guaranty of nearly $950 million of secured bonds.
- Represents manufacturer in its chapter 11 case to address products liability claims and an FDA recall arising from distribution of faulty hand sanitizer and related products and to wind up the business.
- Represented a retailer in obtaining approval of a prepackaged reorganization plan within 24 hours of filing its Chapter 11 cases, setting a national record for the fastest-ever prepackaged case from filing to emergence. As a result of the restructuring, the retailer eliminated $450 million of debt, received $225 million of new capital for growth initiatives, and was able to maintain all 291 of its store locations across 16 states.
- Represented a healthcare company through a Chapter 11 363 sale process and plan confirmation
- Represented oil and gas seismic services provider through a Chapter 11 363 sale process and plan confirmation
- Represented full-service provider to offshore energy sector during Chapter 11 363 sale process
- Represented post-confirmation Chapter 11 trustee in multiple preference and fraudulent transfer adversaries
- Represented post-confirmation liquidating trustee, successfully prosecuting multiple claims objections
- Represented a Chapter 7 trustee in multiple fraudulent transfer adversaries, successfully defending against motion to dismiss
- Represented secured lender in small business Chapter 11 proceeding and successfully prosecuted motion for relief from stay
- Litigated multiple requests for temporary restraining orders and requests for permanent injunctions in adversary proceedings
- Prosecuted and defended multiple adversaries against individual and corporate parties
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2021-2025
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2021-2025
- Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2024-2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2018-2024
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, Events Chair
- Houston Young Bankruptcy Lawyers, Member
- Houston Bar Association LGBTQ+ Committee, Founding Member
- National LGBT Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas Young Lawyers Committee, Bankruptcy Law Section
- Houston Young Lawyers Association, Member
December 16, 2024
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2024
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August 23, 2024
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2024
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August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
June 27, 2024
Spotlight
My Month of Pride: Celebrations, Reflections and Allyship I The Texas Lawbook
In honor of Pride Month, Genevieve Graham shared in The Texas Lawbook how allyship from Jackson Walker allowed her to thrive in her legal career. Allies play a crucial role in supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering inclusive environments, and advancing careers.
April 15, 2024
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2024
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April 11, 2024
Spotlight
Jackson Walker Receives Two Awards at 18th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala
Jackson Walker congratulates our Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery team for their recognition as award recipients at the 18th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala during the 2024 Distressed Investing Summit. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2023, at The Ben Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
March 21, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2024 Texas Rising Stars
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less as “Rising Stars.”
January 11, 2024
Attorney News
Super Lawyers Names 31 Jackson Walker Attorneys in Texas Top Women 2024 Magazine
Jackson Walker congratulates the 31 attorneys who were included in the Texas Top Women 2024 Magazine published by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers. The annual Texas Top Texas Women edition includes the highest-rated women attorneys across the “Texas Rising Stars” and “Texas Super Lawyers” lists in a given practice area.
August 24, 2023
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2023
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August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Practice Experience
- Represents Chapter 11 debtor in possession of a sixth-generation, ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig. Through its chapter 11 case, the company intends to address operational issues and sell or equitize the semi-submersible to satisfy its guaranty of nearly $950 million of secured bonds.
- Represents manufacturer in its chapter 11 case to address products liability claims and an FDA recall arising from distribution of faulty hand sanitizer and related products and to wind up the business.
- Represented a retailer in obtaining approval of a prepackaged reorganization plan within 24 hours of filing its Chapter 11 cases, setting a national record for the fastest-ever prepackaged case from filing to emergence. As a result of the restructuring, the retailer eliminated $450 million of debt, received $225 million of new capital for growth initiatives, and was able to maintain all 291 of its store locations across 16 states.
- Represented a healthcare company through a Chapter 11 363 sale process and plan confirmation
- Represented oil and gas seismic services provider through a Chapter 11 363 sale process and plan confirmation
- Represented full-service provider to offshore energy sector during Chapter 11 363 sale process
- Represented post-confirmation Chapter 11 trustee in multiple preference and fraudulent transfer adversaries
- Represented post-confirmation liquidating trustee, successfully prosecuting multiple claims objections
- Represented a Chapter 7 trustee in multiple fraudulent transfer adversaries, successfully defending against motion to dismiss
- Represented secured lender in small business Chapter 11 proceeding and successfully prosecuted motion for relief from stay
- Litigated multiple requests for temporary restraining orders and requests for permanent injunctions in adversary proceedings
- Prosecuted and defended multiple adversaries against individual and corporate parties
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2021-2025
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2021-2025
- Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2024-2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2018-2024
Community Involvement
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, Events Chair
- Houston Young Bankruptcy Lawyers, Member
- Houston Bar Association LGBTQ+ Committee, Founding Member
- National LGBT Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas Young Lawyers Committee, Bankruptcy Law Section
- Houston Young Lawyers Association, Member
Experience
- Bankruptcy Trustee Representation
- Committee Representation
- Debtor Representation
- Distressed Asset Buyers & Sellers Representation
- Energy Workouts & Reorganizations
- Healthcare Workouts & Reorganizations
- Landlord & Contract Counter Parties Representation
- Real Estate Workouts & Reorganizations
- Secured Creditor Representation
- Unsecured Creditor Representation