Drawing upon over 25 years of legal expertise, J. Eric Wise is well-regarded for his excellence in financial restructuring and reorganization law. Since 2022, he has served as a partner at the international law firm of Alston & Bird LLP in New York City, where he focuses his attention on bankruptcy restructuring and finance, corporate debt finance and private credit. Unparalleled in his ability to guide his clients through financial strife, he offers strategic advice on value-maximizing outcomes, distinguishing him as a leading figure in his field amid the growing trend of resolving restructuring issues outside the courtroom.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Wise served as an associate attorney with Weil Gotshal and Manges LLP in New York City from 1998 to 2004. He subsequently served as a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP in 2007 and 2008. Between 2008 and 2022, he thrived as a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in New York City, where he contributed to the law firm’s success in bankruptcy restructuring. Over the course of his longstanding career, Mr. Wise has valued his work in bankruptcy restructuring and finance, noting that every situation is unique and offers ample opportunities to counsel clients on an individualized basis. To remain abreast of developments in his field, he has maintained professional alignment with the Turnaround Management Association and the American Bar Association, among other organizations.
To prepare for his career, Mr. Wise pursued an education at Claremont McKenna College, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in government in 1991. He went on to receive a Master of Arts in politics from Claremont Graduate University in 1992 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Michigan in 1995. Outside of his professional activities, he has dedicated much of his time and expertise to civic endeavors, such as serving as a trustee for the McCarton Foundation and The Harvey School. Likewise, he contributes to the YWCA in Greenwich, Connecticut. Moreover, Mr. Wise is a recognized writer, having contributed to several scholarly journals and publications through which he shares his insights with the legal community.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Wise intends to help Alston & Bird LLP experience significant growth and expand its reach to aid more clients in financial struggles. Ultimately, he wishes to see his office listed among the top firms in New York that provide specialized services in the field of restructuring.
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