Women in Restructuring Podcast

Bankruptcy Judge Lisa Beckerman (S.D.N.Y.; New York) joins host Sarah Foss of Debtwire to talk about trends emerging in the S.D.N.Y., provide insights on applying to become a judge, and discuss how she earned the nicknames "The Oracle" and "The Professor" at her previous firm prior to joining the bench.

Bankruptcy Judge Stacey Jernigan (N.D. Texas; Dallas) joins host Sarah Foss of Debtwire to discuss her career, interesting things she's seen in her courtroom and insights to pass along to young practitioners.

A special episode of ABI’s “Women in Restructuring” podcast was recorded live during the Women’s Reception at ABI’s 2025 Annual Spring Meeting in April in Washington, D.C. Hon. Michelle M. Harner of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland (Baltimore), Jolene E. Wee of JW Infinity Consulting LLC (New York) and Amber M. Carson of Gray Reed (Dallas) talked with host Sarah Foss of Debtwire (Dallas) about their careers in the restructuring industry and insights for women coming up in restructuring field.

Host Sarah Foss of Debtwire talks with Rachel Strickland of Fried Frank about in-court restructuring trends, challenges for women in the field, and why restructuring practice can be a bit like the movie Fight Club.

This special International Women's Day episode features a discussion between host Sarah Foss of Debtwire and Kate Stephenson of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Based in London, Stephenson provides key insights on restructuring plan developments in the U.K. and a few lessons that she's learned in her international restructuring career.