Bankruptcy attorneys Michael S. Held and Monica S. Blacker have been recruited by Jackson Walker to the firm’s Dallas office, according to a press release.

Held, who moves from Hunton & Williams, received his J.D. and undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas.  He brings strong experience in workouts and restructurings both in and out of the courtroom, and has reperesnted clients from both the creditor and debtor sides.

Monica Blacker makes the transition from Andrews Kurth.  She is a graduate of James Madison and received her J.D. from Southern Methodist School of Law.  Her practice focuses on Chapter 11 proceedings among other bankrupcy related matters.

“We are delighted to have Mike and Monica as part of our team,” said Jackson Walker partner Bruce Ruzinsky, who heads the firm’s Bankruptcy practice. “They are not only two excellent lawyers, but lawyers who have seen their bankruptcy and workout practice grow and thrive during good times and bad.”

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