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08.17.2023Best Lawyers® 2024 Recognizes 388 Perkins Coie LawyersPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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06.01.2023Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2023 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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03.17.2023John Penn Quoted in Wall Street Journal—Corporate Bankruptcies Rise as Lofty Interest Rates, Inflation Sap BusinessesGeneral News
Wall Street Journal
John Penn was quoted in "Corporate Bankruptcies Rise as Lofty Interest Rates, Inflation Sap Businesses," an article in Wall Street Journal, regarding how companies across industries have been filing for bankruptcy at a faster pace this year than last. -
08.18.2022Best Lawyers® 2023 Recognizes 403 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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06.01.2022Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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05.19.2022Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360—Utilities Say They Need To End Talen Energy Coal Plant RowGeneral NewsPerkins Coie Attorneys mentioned in, "Utilities Say They Need To End Talen Energy Coal Plant Row," an article in Law360* regarding a motion involving the Talen Energy Supply's Chapter 11 case and a group of four Pacific Northwest utilities companies discussing the future of a coal-fired electric plant that they jointly own.
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03.31.2022John Penn Named Member of Law360's 2022 Bankruptcy Editorial Advisory BoardGeneral News
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12.27.2021John Penn Mentioned in Texas Lawyer—Newsmakers: Week of Dec. 27, 2021General NewsPartner John Penn was mentioned in “Newsmakers: Week of Dec. 27, 2021,” an article in Texas Lawyer, regarding his receipt of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
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10.08.2021Perkins Coie’s John Penn Receives the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Lifetime Achievement AwardPress Releases
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Dallas-based partner John Penn has received the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. ABI’s highest award recognizes Penn’s sustained and deep commitment to the leadership and governance of the organization in several leadership roles over many years.
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08.26.2021Best Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes 367 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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05.20.2021Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2021 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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02.03.2021John Penn Quoted in Yahoo Finance—NRA Bankruptcy Lets Critics Peer Into Gun Lobby’s Inner WorkingsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in “NRA Bankruptcy Lets Critics Peer Into Gun Lobby’s Inner Workings,” an article in Yahoo Finance, regarding the transparency organizations and companies might expect when they file for bankruptcy.
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08.20.2020Best Lawyers® 2021 Recognizes 358 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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08.01.2020Partner John Penn Quoted in ABA Journal - Law Firms Are Staffing Up on Bankruptcy Lawyers in Anticipation of a Post-COVID-19 BoomGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in “Law Firms Are Staffing Up on Bankruptcy Lawyers in Anticipation of a Post-COVID-19 Boom,” an article in the ABA Journal, regarding the expected increase in bankruptcy and restructuring in a post COVID-19 world.
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06.16.2020John Penn Quoted in Reuters - Special Report: Millions of Abandoned Oil Wells Are Leaking Methane, a Climate MenaceGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in the Reuters article, "Special Report: Millions of Abandoned Oil Wells Are Leaking Methane, a Climate Menace," on the low price of oil and how it could cause drilling companies to file bankruptcy this year and next.
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06.12.2020John Penn Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - Bankrupt Hertz Can Tap Market Frenzy to Sell ‘Potentially Worthless’ StockGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article, "Bankrupt Hertz Can Tap Market Frenzy to Sell ‘Potentially Worthless’ Stock," regarding Hertz's planned stock sale.
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06.09.2020John Penn Quoted in Wall Street Journal - Bankrupt Retailers Stand to Pocket Millions From Unused Gift CardsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in, “Bankrupt Retailers Stand to Pocket Millions From Unused Gift Cards,” an article in the Wall Street Journal, regarding the timely use of gift cards when businesses file for bankruptcy.
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04.27.2020Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2020 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie LLP is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2020, the firm is recognized for 55 practice areas and 141 individual attorneys, marking an increase from the 52 practices areas and 139 recognized attorneys a year ago.
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08.15.2019Best Lawyers® 2020 Recognizes 283 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 282 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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05.01.2019Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2019 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2019, the firm is recognized in 52 practice areas and 139 individual attorneys.
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08.20.2018Best Lawyers® 2019 Recognizes 277 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 277 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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04.02.2018Partner John Penn Quoted in The San Antonio Express News Article - Bankrupt Retailer A’Gaci Cancels AuctionGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in "Bankrupt Retailer A’Gaci Cancels Auction," an article in The San Antonio Express News, regarding the cancelled auction.
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01.03.2018Partner John Penn Featured in Debtwire - ON THE RECORD: 2017 Labeled 'Chaotic' And 'Disruptive,' Agendas For 2018 VaryGeneral News
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Partner John Penn was featured in "ON THE RECORD: 2017 Labeled 'Chaotic' And 'Disruptive,' Agendas For 2018 Vary," a survey in Debtwire, regarding the work attorneys did in 2017 and what they expect in 2018. -
12.20.2017Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 Article - Ciber's Ch. 11 Plan Confirmed Over Cash-Out ObjectionGeneral News
Law360
Perkins Coie attorneys John D. Penn, Schuyler G. Carroll and Tina N. Moss were noted in Law360 article, "Ciber's Ch. 11 Plan Confirmed Over Cash-Out Objection," as representation to the unsecured creditors committee. -
11.30.2017John Penn Featured by The Texas Lawbook - Perkins Coie Taps Dallas Partner John Penn to Lead Bankruptcy and Restructuring PracticeGeneral News
The Texas Lawbook
John Penn was featured in The Texas Lawbook article, “Perkins Coie Taps Dallas Partner John Penn to Lead Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice,” regarding John being named chair of the firm’s bankruptcy and restructuring practice. -
11.08.2017John Penn Named Firmwide Chair of Perkins Coie’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring PracticePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that John D. Penn has been named Firmwide Chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
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10.24.2017Perkins Coie Attorneys Quoted in Law360 Article - Ciber Creditors' Bid To Sue Brass Must Wait, Judge SaysGeneral News
Law360
Perkins Coie attorneys Schuyler Carroll, John Penn and Tina Moss were quoted in the Law360 article, "Ciber Creditors' Bid To Sue Brass Must Wait, Judge Says," as counsel to Ciber Inc.'s unsecured creditors committee. -
08.15.2017Best Lawyers® 2018 Recognizes 281 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 281 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.
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05.19.2017Partner John Penn Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - HTC Global to Buy IT Consultant Ciber for $93 MillionGeneral NewsJohn Penn was quoted in “HTC Global to Buy IT Consultant Ciber for $93 Million,” an article in The Wall Street Journal, regarding Ciber Inc. winning court approval to sell its assets to HTC Global Services Inc.
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04.26.2017John Penn Quoted in Law360 Article - Ruling In GM Case Clarifies Liability Limits In BankruptciesGeneral News
Law360
John Penn was quoted in the Law360 article, "Ruling In GM Case Clarifies Liability Limits In Bankruptcies," regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of General Motors' petition to review the Second Circuit’s 2016 decision striking down bankruptcy decisions that had shielded New GM from liability related to ignition switch defects. -
01.05.2017Partner John Penn Quoted in the San Antonio Express News - San Antonio Bankruptcies Fall for 7th Straight YearGeneral News
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Partner John Penn was quoted in the San Antonio Express News article, “San Antonio Bankruptcies Fall for 7th Straight Year” regarding bankruptcy petitions falling for a seventh straight year in South Central Texas. -
10.24.2016John Penn Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - Oil Companies Reach Debt Restructuring DealsGeneral News
The Wall Street Journal
John Penn was quoted in "Oil Companies Reach Debt Restructuring Deals," an article in The Wall Street Journal, regarding the chapter 11 bankruptcy of three oil and gas companies.
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09.08.2016Partner John Penn Quoted in The Wall Street Journal Article - Business Bankruptcies Rise, Fueled by Energy Price TurmoilGeneral News
The Wall Street Journal
Partner John Penn was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article, “Business Bankruptcies Rise, Fueled by Energy Price Turmoil” regarding the surge in commercial bankruptcy filings. -
08.15.2016Best Lawyers® 2017 Recognizes 252 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 252 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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05.16.2016John Penn Quoted in The Wall Street Journal - SandRidge Energy Files for Bankruptcy ProtectionGeneral News
The Wall Street Journal
John Penn was quoted in Law360 in an article, "SandRidge Energy Files for Bankruptcy Protection," regarding the wave of bankruptcies of oil and gas companies.
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12.23.2015Partner John Penn Quoted in Reuters - Fed-up Creditors Seek to Put U.S. Energy's Zombies Into BankruptcyGeneral News
Partner John Penn was quoted in Reuters in an article titled, "Fed-up Creditors Seek to Put U.S. Energy's Zombies Into Bankruptcy," regarding bankruptcy tendencies.
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08.17.2015Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 245 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 245 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession; a more than 10 percent increase over the 221 firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2015 edition.
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09.29.2014John Penn to Debate at National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges 88th Annual MeetingGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was mentioned in an article by ABF Journal titled "ABI Commission to Hold Debates at NCBJ Annual Meeting."
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08.25.2014John Penn Quoted in Law360 - GM Motorists’ Odds Hinge on Strength of Due Process ClaimsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in a Law360 article, "GM Motorists’ Odds Hinge on Strength of Due Process Claims," regarding bankruptcy protection in multidistrict litigation involving General Motors Co.
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06.25.2014John Penn Quoted in Reuters - Creditors balk at bankruptcy loan teeing up Energy Future saleGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in a Reuters article, "Creditors balk at bankruptcy loan teeing up Energy Future sale," regarding how the sale of assets will be handled following Energy Future Holdings' loan approval.
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05.09.2014John Penn Quoted in Law360 - Ford's Landmark Win Opens Doors for Asbestos DefendantsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in a Law360 article, "Ford's Landmark Win Opens Doors for Asbestos Defendants," regarding a U.S. Bankruptcy judge's decision to allow Ford and other companies access to asbestos trust claims.
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04.11.2014John Penn Quoted in The Deal - Sorting through a lot of bitcoin bitternessGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in The Deal in an article titled, "Sorting through a lot of bitcoin bitterness," regarding the Chapter 15 proceeding of MtGox Co. Ltd.
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03.14.2014John Penn Quoted in Law360 - GM's Bankruptcy Shield Too Flimsy to Block Defect SuitsGeneral NewsPartner John Penn was quoted in a Law360 article, "GM's Bankruptcy Shield Too Flimsy to Block Defect Suits," regarding the challenge involved in sorting out where the cases belong.
