• 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

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August 15, 2024
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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
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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
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April 11, 2024
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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 18^th 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
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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
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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
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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2023

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August 17, 2023
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‘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.

August 4, 2023
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The American Lawyer: Jackson Walker is Nation’s Top Local Counsel in Large Bankruptcies, as Bankruptcy and Restructuring Filings Rebound

The American Lawyer cited new research which named Jackson Walker’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, & Recovery group as the top local debtor’s counsel in the nation so far this year.

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