Stephanie Wickouski has a national reputation as a strategic adviser and innovator, with a proven track record for her clients. Stephanie’s extraordinarily active and diverse practice includes representing clients in both the litigation and transactional aspects of bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency matters, with measured experience in indentured trusts. She advises companies and financial institutions on the insolvency implications of commercial transactions, and on credit defaults, including bond, bilateral and syndicated loan defaults, as well as disputes under credit facilities and indentures.

With more than 40 years of experience handling complex reorganization cases throughout the country, Stephanie has served as lead bankruptcy counsel in multiple high-profile cases. She has handled cases through numerous industries, including fintech, digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, retail, energy, oil and gas, shipping, manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, casinos, real estate and health care. She also frequently advises clients on distressed asset sales, including Section 363 sales, where she provides comprehensive legal services to effectively position buyers in the process.

She is the author of three books: "Indenture Trustee Bankruptcy Powers & Duties," an essential guide to the legal role of bond trustee, "Bankruptcy Crimes," an authoritative resource on bankruptcy fraud, and her most recent book, "Mentor X – The Life-Changing Power of Extraordinary Mentors."

Education

• J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law, 1979
• A.B., The College of William & Mary, 1973

Bar Admissions

• New York, 2000
• District of Columbia, 1985
• Maryland, 1986
• Virginia, 1979

Professional Affiliations

• • Board of Trustees, American Bankruptcy Institute, Views from the Bench, 2000

Awards & Recognitions

• • Named, Super Lawyers® New York Metro, Creditor Debtor Rights (2023)
  • Recognized, Global Restructuring Review 100 (2022-2023)
  • Recognized, Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ (2022)