Richard Chesley
PartnerManaging Partner of the Americas
Co-US Managing Partner
Co-US Managing Partner
[S]uperb ability to quickly and effectively resolve issues
— source quoted in Chambers USAAbout
Richard ("Rick") Chesley practices in the areas of corporate restructuring with an emphasis on bankruptcy transactions, both in the United States and internationally. In addition, he handles litigation matters throughout the country stemming from bankruptcy proceedings.
Rick served as Co-Chair of the US Restructuring Group and Global Co-Chair of the Restructuring practice group for a number of years; and was appointed as the Co-US Managing Partner of the firm in April 2020.
CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (including the Trial Bar)United States District Court for the Northern District of OhioUnited States District Court for the Southern District of OhioUnited States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
EXPERIENCE
Education
- J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
Editorial Board, Law Review - B.A., Northwestern University
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Memberships And Affiliations
- ABA
- INSOL
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- TMA