20 Jan 2026
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Adds Restructuring Partner Jeffrey Michalik in Chicago
"Willkie Farr & Gallagher welcomes restructuring partner Jeffrey Michalik to its Chicago office; he will join the firm's restructuring practice after serving as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis."
Michalik is a restructuring attorney with significant experience representing debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, complex out-of-court restructurings and cross-border insolvency matters. His practice includes restructurings of nationally recognized companies and brands across a wide range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, retail, food, manufacturing, healthcare and oil and gas. He joins Willkie as a partner from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a partner, and will be part of the firm's Restructuring practice.