10 Aug 2026
Krystal R. Mikkilineni joins Clark Hill Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice as Member in Phoenix
"Krystal R. Mikkilineni joins Clark Hill’s Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice in Phoenix as a Member, focusing on Chapter 11 cases, reorganizations, workouts and insolvency matters."
Mikkilineni brings experience across a range of industries, including healthcare, senior living, retail, manufacturing and agribusiness. She represents clients and collaborates with colleagues nationwide on complex commercial reorganizations and restructurings, handling both in-court and out-of-court workouts. Her practice advises businesses, debtors, creditors, trustees and others on reorganizations, insolvency matters, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13, with a particular focus on Chapter 11 corporate restructurings, transactional work and sales within the bankruptcy context. She also has experience with company sales and acquisitions outside of bankruptcy proceedings.
Mikkilineni has successfully led multiple evidentiary hearings covering 363 sales, debtor-in-possession lending, cash collateral, disclosure statements, plan confirmations, assumption motions, non-dischargeability and student loan dischargeability issues.
“We are pleased to welcome Krystal to our team,” said Bob Franke, Leader of Clark Hill’s Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice. “Nationally recognized for her accomplishments, Krystal has extensive experience representing clients in complex Chapter 11 proceedings, out of court restructurings and distressed transactions. Her practice spans a wide range of industries, where she provides practical strategic counsel to clients navigating challenging financial and operational issues. Krystal’s experience and reputation further strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional service to our clients facing complex and challenging restructuring matters.”
“I’m so excited to join Clark Hill’s dynamic team of bankruptcy attorneys,” Mikkilineni said. “From family-owned businesses to Fortune 200 companies, I look forward to advising clients across a full range of matters and industries, supporting them through nuanced insolvency-related issues and helping them reach their goals.”
Mikkilineni is admitted to practice in Arizona, Iowa and Washington and earned her law degree from Drake University Law School.