Catherine Lyons Email & Phone Number

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Wilmington, De, Us

Represented corporate debtors, creditors, lenders, independent fiduciaries, and special committees in complex chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, financial workouts, dissolutions, wind-downs, and cross-border insolvency proceedings. Researched, drafted, and argued motions and objections before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Counseled and advised future claimants’ representativesand trustees of mass tort trusts established in accordance with section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code in proceedings before the Third and Fourth Circuits. Acted as general counsel to Delaware-based claims processing facility. Drafted and negotiated debtor in possession credit agreements and asset purchase agreements.

Global, Gb

Associate in Finance Group responsible for drafting and documenting structured and leveraged cross-border and domestic financings for variety of clients including corporates, financial institutions and sponsors.

Global, Gb

Global, Gb

Real Estate and Litigation Summer Associate in NY office.

Researched and wrote Motion for Change of Venue to be filed in capital case in Prince William County, VA, which was ultimately resolved by life plea. Conducted legal research, completed mitigation interviews, and managed investigations on behalf of multiple clients throughout the Commonwealth for the staff attorneys.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

Conducted and published original research, primary source transcription, and created XML code related to the architectural, social, and cultural history of the University of Virginia from 1825-1870 for online use by students, scholars, and faculty. Research included producing three papers about early legal and disciplinary systems at the University. Published works are available at www.juel.iath.virginia.edu/essays and www.juel.iath.virginia.edu/resources.

Drafted form Protective Order for use in chambers. Briefed recent cases decided by the Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for discussion with Judge Lynn, court clerks, and judicial interns. I attended weekly criminal sentencing, competency hearings, hearings for change of venue, and an entire § 1983 police brutality trial.

Provided clinical social work to resident HIV/AIDS patients (clients) at non-profit counseling and housing facility, and negotiated post-treatment housing options in Dallas. Assisted staff attorney in resolving diverse legal issues (i.e., housing, employment, and social services) for the benefit of clients in Dallas County Criminal Court.

Seattle, Washington, Us

BP Fashion Board Member (2009-2010); Rotating Sales Associate (Summer 2011); BP Sales Associate (Winter 2011-2012)

Lab Leader (August 2010) taught debate to students at two week debate camp held at the University of Texas; Office Manager for several hundred student camp the following summer, also held at the University of Texas at Austin.

Taught debate to students at national high school debate camp held on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles.

Camp Counselor for three-week term at private, coeducational camp called Camp Longhorn Indian Springs. Located outside Austin, TX.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Bachelor’S Degree, American History (United States) Distinguished Majors Program

High School