Christopher DiPompeo

Prior to joining Willkie, Chris was a partner at another international law firm, focusing on restructuring matters and distressed litigation.  Earlier in his career, Chris clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Paul Niemeyer at the Fourth Circuit.

• Named among the "Top 40 Under 40” restructuring professionals by American Bankruptcy Institute, 2020
• Named a D.C. Rising Star by The National Law Journal, 2019
• Named a "Rising Star” by Washington DC Super Lawyers, 2016-2020
• Awarded a Burton Distinguished Writing Award, 2009

• In re Sanchez Energy Corporation: Represent an ad hoc group of senior secured noteholders and DIP Lenders in post-confirmation litigation concerning lien-avoidance issues and the ownership of the reorganized debtors.
• In re Ligado Networks LLC:  Represented a major creditor and contract counterparty in the chapter 11 case of a satellite operator.
• In re Silvergate Capital Corporation: Represented the largest common equity holder in in the chapter 11 case of one of the most significant banks serving the cryptocurrency industry.
• In re Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York: Represented one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States in its chapter 11 case.
• The Boeing Company v. GKN, et al.: Represented an aerospace defense contractor in a dispute with a distressed supplier, which manufactured critical parts for fighter jets.
• In re Motors Liquidation Company Avoidance Action Trust v. JPMorgan, et al.:  Represented a group of term loan lenders in post-confirmation litigation seeking the avoidance of a lien securing a $1.5 billion term loan.
• In re GDC Technics, LLC: Represented an aerospace defense contractor in the chapter 11 case of one of its suppliers, which manufactured custom interiors for highly specialized aircraft.
• In re Commonwealth of Puerto Rico: Represented an ad hoc group of secured note holders in the PROMESA case of Puerto Rico’s employees retirement system.
• In re Caesars Entertainment Operating Company: Represented the Official Committee of Second Lien Noteholders in the involuntary and voluntary chapter 11 cases of a casino operator.  
• In re Energy Futures Holding Co.: Represented a major creditor in an adversary proceeding brought by other creditors regarding the terms of a failed restructuring support agreement.
• In re City of Detroit: Represented the City of Detroit in its historic chapter 9 bankruptcy case.

_{*Chris advised on some of these matters prior to joining Willkie.}