Representative Matters

• Acted as local counsel for secured creditors with a $1.5B secured facility in the Chapter 11 proceedings of a real estate development company and its affiliates.
• Defended a life insurance company against claims brought by the bankruptcy trustee for an insolvent employee leasing company alleging deceptive insurance practices.
• Represented a national bank whose borrower/pledgor advanced several million dollars to a concert promoter who was running a “Ponzi scheme.”
• Represented telecommunications carrier adverse to various resellers in connection with claims of unpaid charges, billing disputes and service quality issues.
• Represented real estate loan participant in claims against the lead lender in connection with an office building development.
• Defended architects and engineers in connection with claims related to high school construction project.
• Represented oil field service company debtor in successful Chapter 11 reorganization.
• Represented drilling rig manufacturing company debtor in its Chapter 11 proceeding in which it was the proponent of the confirmed plan in a competing plan situation.
• Represented secured lenders in connection with numerous real estate projects involving work-outs and Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Represented secured lenders in numerous software/technology bankruptcy proceedings and work-outs.
• Represented manufacturer of printing presses and an affiliated finance company in Chapter 11 proceedings of several printing companies.
• Represented insurance company issuer of self-insured workers compensation bonds in bankruptcy of several national motor freight carriers.
• Represented aircraft lessor in bankruptcy proceeding of air charter company.
• Represented software licensor in bankruptcy of retailer.
• Represented Japanese animation company in the bankruptcy proceeding of its U.S. distributor.
• Defended telecommunications carrier in connection with several multi-million dollar preference claims.
• Represented a telecommunications carrier in a dispute related to an agreement to construct an 1800+ mile fiber-optic network facility.
• Represented a national bank which was a participant in a $120 million credit facility adverse to another national bank acting as collateral agent, in connection with the insolvency of one of the world’s largest cotton trading merchants.

• Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know, 2025
• Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers, 2020, 2022-2025
• Greater Austin Business Awards Finalist in Executive Leadership, Austin Chamber of Commerce, 2018
• The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2007-2026
  • Lawyer of the Year – Austin, Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2019, 2023
  • Lawyer of the Year – Austin, Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2020
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2007-2026
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2011-2026
• Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2003-2004, 2008-2012, 2014, 2017-2018
• AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

• Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Chairman of the Board
• Austin Symphony Orchestra, Board Member
• Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Board Member
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
• Former Chairman, Board of the Downtown Austin Alliance Property Improvement District
• City of Austin Mobility Transformation Advisory Council
• Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Authority Transit Working Group
• American Bar Foundation
• Texas Bar Foundation
• Best Lawyers Advisory Board

Wade Cooper Featured in Law360 on Texas’ 2026 Outlook

Jackson Walker managing partner C. Wade Cooper was featured in Law360 discussing how Texas law firms are preparing for a robust 2026 as capital markets activity, corporate migrations, and the buildout of AI‑driven data infrastructure accelerate across the state.

Attorney News • January 7, 2026

Jackson Walker Appoints Nicola Noel to Chief Human Resources Officer

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the promotion of longtime HR leader Nicola Noel to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer. In this firmwide leadership position, Nicola will assume responsibility for all facets of the Firm’s human resources operations, including compensation strategy, records management, succession planning, employee relations, retention initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Press Releases • October 21, 2025

Phil Kim Joins Jackson Walker’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Group as Partner

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Phil Kim has joined the firm as a partner in the Healthcare & Life Sciences group in our Dallas office. Phil is an accomplished Chambers-ranked healthcare attorney with extensive experience advising a broad range of healthcare industry stakeholders and providers on complex transactional and regulatory matters across the country.

Attorney News • October 8, 2025

JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – October 2025

View Jackson Walker’s October 2025 Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Newsletters • October 6, 2025

Michelle Moore Smith Identified Among Top Attorneys in the Nation for Client Service

Corporate counsel have identified Jackson Walker partner Michelle Moore Smith among the top 240 attorneys in the nation for delivering the best client service in BTI Consulting Group’s 24th annual list of “BTI Client Service All-Stars.”

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.

Attorney News • August 21, 2025

Jackson Walker Appoints Greg Lambert as Chief Innovation Officer and Bill Finner as Chief Information Officer

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce two strategic leadership appointments designed to advance the Firm’s technology-driven client service. Greg Lambert, formerly Chief Knowledge Services Officer, has been named the Firm’s first Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) – a new role charged with accelerating the Firm’s adoption of next-generation legal technologies. In addition, longtime technology leader Bill Finner has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO), expanding his oversight of the Firm’s information systems and technology infrastructure.

Press Releases • August 19, 2025

Lawdragon Recognizes Matt Cavenaugh, Wade Cooper, and Kristhy Peguero Among Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers of 2025

Jackson Walker is proud to share that Matt Cavenaugh, Wade Cooper, and Kristhy Peguero have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers list. Their recognition highlights their skill in navigating high-stakes financial challenges and delivering results.

Attorney News • June 30, 2025

Leading Appellate Advocate Jeff Oldham Joins Jackson Walker to Chair Appellate Section

Jackson Walker is proud to announce that Jeff Oldham, one of Texas’s most accomplished appellate lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner in our Austin and Houston offices and as firmwide chair of our appellate practice.

Attorney News • June 9, 2025

Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht Joins Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker is proud to announce that the Hon. Nathan L. Hecht, former Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, has joined Jackson Walker as a partner in our Austin office.

Attorney News • May 9, 2025

‘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.

Attorney News • August 15, 2024

Lawdragon Recognizes Matt Cavenaugh, Wade Cooper, and Kristhy Peguero Among Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers of 2024

“These are the lawyers who can make all the difference for a business, debtor or creditor and have done so time and time again,” Lawdragon noted in its announcement of the “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” list for 2024.

Attorney News • June 18, 2024

Women-Led Investigations & White Collar Group Recognized in Chambers USA Guide

Jackson Walker proudly announces the first-time ranking of the Investigations & White Collar practice group in the Chambers USA Guide. This ranking is anchored by the continued recognition of practice group leader Erica Benites Giese and partner Jennifer S. Freel.

Spotlight • June 6, 2024

Meghan Griffiths Named Practice Leader for Environmental, Regulatory, & Legislative Group

Jackson Walker proudly announces the appointment of Austin partner Meghan E. Griffiths as Firmwide chair of our Environmental, Regulatory, & Legislative practice, succeeding Austin partner Leonard H. Dougal.

Attorney News • February 16, 2024

Jackson Walker Debuts San Antonio Office’s New Space at 1900 Broadway in the Pearl District

Jackson Walker announces the relocation of its San Antonio offices to The Jefferson Building at 1900 Broadway, located north of downtown San Antonio in the Pearl District. Occupying two floors with the main reception area located on Level 12, Jackson Walker’s new space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows throughout, an expansive conference center, collaborative spaces, and dedicated workspace for all employees, including 60 uniformly sized offices.

Press Releases • November 7, 2023

Recognized Litigators Hugh Tanner and Jim Nye Join Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the arrival of litigation partners Hugh E. Tanner and James H. Nye to our Houston office. Hugh and Jim are highly regarded trial attorneys focused on complex commercial litigation, primarily within the oil and gas sector.

Attorney News • September 7, 2023

‘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.

Attorney News • August 17, 2023

Jackson Walker Welcomes Public Finance Group With More Than $200 Billion in Experience

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Public Finance practice group based in our Houston office. With more than 140 years of collective experience, the group has represented clients in more than $200 billion of public finance transactions.

Attorney News • June 20, 2023

Lawdragon Recognizes Matt Cavenaugh, Wade Cooper, and Kristhy Peguero Among Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers of 2023

“This elite corps of U.S. lawyers represent the best of the best helping companies navigate ailing economies and uncertain times,” Lawdragon noted in its announcement of the “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” list for 2023.

Attorney News • June 20, 2023

Jackson Walker Proudly Honors the Memory of Susan Halsey With Fort Worth Chamber Award

Jackson Walker congratulates Dan Berce, President and Chief Executive Officer of GM Financial, on his recognition as the winner of the 2023 Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award. Named after our late Fort Worth Managing Partner Susan Halsey, who had earned a reputation as one of the best real estate attorneys in the business and a beacon in the Fort Worth community, the award honors leadership excellence in business in the Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Spotlight • March 27, 2023

Suzan Kedron and Brad Lowry Named Practice Leaders, and Josh Romero Elevated to Committee Chair

Jackson Walker announces the appointments of Suzan Kedron and Brad Lowry as firmwide chairs of the Land Use and Real Estate practices, respectively. In addition, Joshua Romero has been appointed Chair of the Paralegal Committee, which oversees the work of paralegals at the firm.

Attorney News • February 16, 2023

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Attorney News • August 18, 2022

Jackson Walker Congratulates 17 Attorneys Named to 2022 Lawdragon 500 Lists

Jackson Walker announces the selection of 17 attorneys to Lawdragon‘s lists of the 500 leading practitioners in bankruptcy and restructuring law and corporate employment law.

Attorney News • August 12, 2022

JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2022

View Jackson Walker’s April 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.

Newsletters • April 21, 2022

William Jenkins Named General Counsel of Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce William R. Jenkins has assumed the role of General Counsel of the Firm, effective March 1, 2022. As General Counsel, William will serve as the Firm’s chief legal officer.

Attorney News • March 1, 2022

More Attorney News

Data Centers

• Leases and MSA’s
• Vender and Customer Disputes
• Bitcoin Mining Issues

Telecom

• IRU’s
• MSA’S
• Network Construction

Oil & Gas

• Re-structuring
• Partnerships
• Disputes
• Bankruptcy

Representations

• Secured Lenders
• Telecommunications Carriers
• Insurance Companies
• Landlords
• Intellectual Property Licensors

• “New Year Game Plan: Firm Leaders Talk 2019 Strategy,” Texas Lawyer (Dec. 28, 2018)
• “Former University of Texas Law Associate Dean Joins Jackson Walker in Austin,” Texas Lawyer (Oct. 25, 2018)
• “Four Corporate Law Firms Bet on Texas… and Only on Texas,” The Texas Lawbook (May 4, 2018)
• “Texas Legacy Firms Search for Growth – or At Least Stability,” The Texas Lawbook (April 30, 2018)
• “Corporate Law Firms in Texas Made a Record $5.65B in 2017,” The Texas Lawbook (April 25, 2018)
• “Texas Firms See Opportunity In Shunning Merger Frenzy,” Law360 (April 24, 2018)
• “Jackson Walker Sees 10 Percent Drop in 2017 Net Income; Slight Increase in Gross Revenue,” Texas Lawyer (Feb. 15, 2018)
• “The NLJ 500 – One Size Doesn’t Fit All,” The American Lawyer (August 2017)
• “Volatility Abounds in Large Law Firm Growth,” The National Law Journal (June 26, 2017)
• “Texas Powerhouse: Jackson Walker,” Law360 (June 26, 2014)
• “Texas Firms Stand Their Ground Amid Merger Mania,” Law360 (June 24, 2013)
• “C. Wade Cooper, managing partner of Jackson Walker,” Texas Lawyer (April 30, 2012) [See “Gross Revenue at BigTex Firms Inches Up in ’11“]