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Alexandra Schwarzman

Alexandra Schwarzman

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Alexandra Schwarzman represents debtors, creditors, equity holders and other stakeholders in all aspects of corporate liability management, restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. Alex also advises boards of directors and senior management of distressed companies regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance. Alex has represented companies, buyers, sponsors and lenders in insolvency situations across a variety of industries, including energy, automotive, retail, hospitality, media, and healthcare. Representative clients include Claire’s Holdings, LLC, Digital Media Solutions, Inc., SIRVA Worldwide Inc., Wahoo Fitness, David’s Bridal, PSS Industrial Group, Carlson Travel, Inc., Alex and Ani, LLC, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Salt Creek Midstream, EXCO Resources, Inc., Spartech Parent Corp., GST Autoleather, Inc., LINN Energy, Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation, Permian Holdings, Sabine Oil & Gas and Samson Resources, among many others.

Personal

New York University School of Law, J.D., 2012; Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2007.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Alexandra Schwarzman is known for her skills in Chapter 11 proceedings. She often works on cases in the energy and retail sectors.

Strengths

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  • Alex is a pleasure to work with; she effectively balances the commercial and legal considerations throughout.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • She is absolutely on top of everything and keeps everyone focused and in-line. She always has the client's interests at heart.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alex is super responsive, smart and personable. She is also technical in court, which is critical.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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