Elizabeth Vandesteeg

Lisa Vandesteeg is a Partner in the Financial Services & Restructuring Group at Levenfeld Pearlstein. She focuses on identifying risk exposure and mitigating liability for clients, with a concentration in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, and data security and privacy.

She represents secured creditors, debtors, unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, landlords, and shareholders in bankruptcy courts throughout the U.S, as well as representing clients in civil litigation in federal and state courts.

Her passion is helping clients identify and resolve potential problems related to creditors’ rights, troubled businesses, bankruptcy and workouts, and business disputes. She strives to resolve disputes without litigation, but when necessary, she will litigate cases logically and efficiently. She prioritizes client communication and an ongoing understanding of the clients’ objectives and what “success” in a particular case looks like so she can create a customized plan of action.

Lisa advises clients on cybersecurity and privacy compliance and regulatory issues. She also guides clients in developing and implementing information security programs that are reasonable and appropriate for their specific business needs and risks, as well as advising them in responding to data breaches.

Lisa was recognized individually in the 2022-2025 editions of Chambers USA in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Illinois. Chambers noted that, according to her clients, "Lisa is a capable and competent partner, and a very effective speaker. She can bring order to a chaotic situation."

Board of Director of American Bankruptcy Institute

International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association