Charles Persons

Charles M. Persons is a prominent attorney specializing in financial restructuring, currently serving as a partner at Sidley Austin LLP. His legal expertise encompasses complex domestic and cross-border Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court reorganizations, distressed acquisitions, and bankruptcy litigation.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Restructuring Partner at Sidley Austin LLP.
• Previous Experience: Formerly a partner in the Financial Restructuring practice at Paul Hastings LLP, where he focused on debtor and creditor representations in various industries including retail, aviation, and oil and gas.12

Education

• J.D.: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduated cum laude in 2007.
• B.S.: Cornell University, graduated in 2002.1

Recognition and Publications

Charles has received several accolades for his work:

• Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Texas Super Lawyers (2014–2017, 2020) and New York Super Lawyers (2017–2018).
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2022-2023).
• Featured in D Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas for Bankruptcy & Workout (2023) .1

He has also contributed to various legal publications and podcasts, discussing topics related to restructuring law and its implications for the oil and gas industry.1

Practice Areas

• Financial Restructuring
• Energy and Infrastructure
• Asset-Backed Finance

Professional Affiliations

Persons is a member of the New York and Texas Bars and has been actively involved in legal education through publications and speaking engagements.1