Title: Partner
Company: Alston & Bird
Location: New York, New York, United States
J. Eric Wise, Partner at Alston & Bird, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in financial law.
With many years of experience to his credit, Mr. Wise has excelled as a partner with Alston & Bird since 2022. In this position, he focuses his practice on bankruptcy restructuring and financial planning by offering guidance toward optimal outcomes for clients struggling with financial difficulties, including outstanding debts. Moreover, Mr. Wise ensures that his clients receive the breadth of his expertise in order to facilitate an informed decision-making process, and has represented both creditors and debtors in restructuring processes as to secure the highest possible value for both parties.
Prior to this post, Mr. Wise served as a partner with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2008 to 2022. Between 2004 and 2008, he advanced from an associate to a partner with Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. Mr. Wise began his career as an associate attorney focusing on mergers and acquisitions with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 1996 to 2004.
To support his professional ambitions, Mr. Wise pursued an education at Claremont McKenna College, from which he earned a Bachelor of Arts in government, magna cum laude, in 1991. He continued his academic efforts with a Master of Arts in politics from Claremont Graduate University in 1992. Mr. Wise concluded his studies at the University of Michigan Law School in 1995, graduating with a Doctor of Jurisprudence.
Beyond his primary responsibilities, Mr. Wise has participated in numerous endeavors outside of his immediate circles. He has contributed to the McCarton Foundation and The Harvey School as a trustee. He has also been active with such charitable and community-oritented organizations as the Greenwich chapter of the YWCA, the YMCA, the American Jewish Committee, and Constituting America. Mr. Wise has found success with his written works as well, having provided his wealth of expertise to articles published in professional legal journals.
In addition to his primary vocation, Mr. Wise remains associated with various organizations in relation to his areas of expertise. As a testament to his excellence throughout his career, he has been selected for inclusion in Pi Sigma Alpha, The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the Turnaround Management Association, and the American Bar Association. He has likewise maintained his involvement with the State Bar of Michigan, which enables him to remain engaged and up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of law. Furthermore, Mr. Wise has been affiliated with The Indian Harbor Yacht Club, The University Club of New York, The Cornell Club – New York, and The Rocky Point Club.
Mr. Wise has attributed his wealth of success to his curiosity, which has driven him to explore new and innovative solutions to achieve impressive results for his clients for nearly two decades. To support his stellar work inside and outside of the courtroom, he has been presented with the Amelia Earhart Fellowship from Zonta International and the Publius Fellowship from The Claremont Institute. Among the highlights of his career, Mr. Wise is proud of his interdisciplinary approach to restructuring, as his humble beginnings as a finance lawyer provided him with a foundation beyond what may have been offered through a court clerkship or bankruptcy practice; as such, he has been ahead of the curve for the current trends where parties have increasingly desired to resolve their restructured issues transactionally out of court.
Renowned among his peers for his inquisitive nature, Mr. Wise is additionally noted for his versatility, having gained valuable knowledge in financial portfolio management, banking, finance, and mergers and acquisitions in emerging markets before increasing his focus on restructuring due to the unique nature of every case. He finds great satisfaction in dispensing his invaluable wisdom to those whose restructuring needs cause them distress and are in need of guidance, especially as his holistic approach to advising clients truly makes a positive difference during their hardships. Looking toward the future, Mr. Wise hopes to continue practicing restructuring law while establishing his reputation, growing his practice at Alston & Bird significantly, and garnering more prominent acclaim for his New York-based firm.
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