Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Erika L. Morabito has rejoined the firm’s Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Morabito rejoins Foley from Patton Boggs LLP.
Morabito focuses her practice on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, debtor reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings. She represents Chapter 11 debtors and creditors’ committees, and frequently advises and represents clients in creditors’ rights litigation, out-of-court restructurings and the purchase and sale of assets under the Bankruptcy Code. Morabito also handles a variety of commercial litigation, commercial real estate, FDA litigation and loan transactions.
“Erika brings a well-regarded and sophisticated national practice to our national bankruptcy capabilities,” said Mark L. Prager, chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice. “We know Erika well, and beyond her notable Chapter 11 representations and restructuring efforts she is an accomplished litigator, which is increasingly important to our clients in this space.”
Earlier this month, bankruptcy and finance attorneys Christopher Celentino, Mikel R. Bistrow and Kathryn M.S. Catherwood joined Foley’s San Diego office from Duane Morris LLP.
“It’s exciting to rejoin Foley as its bankruptcy practice continues to expand around the country,” said Morabito. “As bankruptcy matters grow more complex – and contested – I look forward to working together with my colleagues throughout Foley to provide the best restructuring and litigation solutions for our clients.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Erika back to our team here in D.C.,” said Scott L. Fredericksen, managing partner of Foley’s Washington, D.C. office. “Erika is a well-recognized figure in the legal community and her bankruptcy and litigation experience is a perfect complement to our growing presence here.”
Morabito’s litigation practice has involved a wide variety of complex commercial litigation cases in state and federal courts across the country, including business tort, breach of contract, employment, large commercial collection, FDA, construction litigation, and non-compete actions. She is particularly active representing clients in the state and federal courts of Virginia while also actively litigating in several other courts throughout the country.
Morabito is a frequent lecturer for the Arlington, Virginia Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar on a variety of bankruptcy and litigation issues. She also serves on judicial interview panels and provides recommendations for future appointments of judges in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
