The document is a resume for Alyssa D. Englund summarizing her experience as an attorney specializing in commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. She has over 13 years of experience representing large corporations, creditors, and committees. She is seeking an in-house counsel position where she can provide transactional and litigation advice.
1. ALYSSA D. ENGLUND 1427 NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon 97211
Phone: 801.230.1509 E-Mail: alyssa.englund@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Diligent and adaptable attorney transitioning to in-house role offering transactional and litigation skills to advise
and develop strategies addressing legal, business and enterprise risks and benefits. Proven success leading legal
teams and managing specialized counsel. Balances exceptional independent work ethic with efficiency and
contributes a positive attitude and sense of humor to the office. Thrives in dynamic environments.
EXPERIENCE
ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP New York, New York
Restructuring of Counsel June 2005 – November 2013*
Engaged in complex commercial bankruptcy practice representing creditors, lessors, committees and lender
groups. Negotiated, drafted and interpreted variety of commercial contracts. Communicated daily with clients,
financial advisers, co-counsel and other parties regarding case status, potential risks and costs associated with
various courses of action, legal precedent and case strategy. Conducted settlement negotiations, participated in
mediations, argued key motions and led extensive due diligence and discovery projects. Served on the firm hiring
committee and as summer associate assignment coordinator for seven years.
Representative Matters
Represented senior secured bank syndicate with claims in excess of $340 million in connection with the
Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of the owner and operator of a toll road encumbered by at least $745 million of
litigation asserted by the contractor in 80 consolidated arbitration claims and six complaints. Successfully
asserted clients’ senior lien priority over the contractor’s $233 million mechanic’s lien claim at trial.
Represented Unofficial Committee of General Motors Dealers, which was formed by the GM National Dealers
Council to represent the interests of the approximately 6,000 GM automotive dealers in the U.S. in connection
with the restructuring plans and subsequent bankruptcy proceedings of General Motors Corporation.
Represented commercial lending institutions holding defaulted loan agreements to reco ver intellectual
property and other collateral through negotiated foreclosure or contested public auction.
THE HONORABLE JUDITH A. BOULDEN, U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT Salt Lake City, Utah
Law Clerk May 2003 – May 2005
Assisted Judge Boulden in all aspects of case management, including preparing written opinions, drafting bench
memoranda, researching substantive and procedural issues, observing oral arguments and participating in
chambers conferences and managing day to day affairs of chambers.
MILBANK, TWEED, HADLEY & MCCLOY LLP New York, New York
Litigation Associate August 2001 – April 2003
Summer Associate Summer 2000
Commercial litigation practice involving legal research, drafting and editing pleadings, deposition outlines,
motions, briefs and memoranda; drafting and responding to discovery requests; and managing and coordinating
discovery. Represented international and domestic financial institutions and energy service corporations.
EDUCATION
J. REUBEN CLARK LAW SCHOOL, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Provo, Utah
Juris Doctor, cum laude 2001
Journal: Senior Editor, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1999-2001
Externship: General Counsel’s office of the LDS Church in Sydney, Australia, Summer 1999
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Arts, History 1997
Honors: Dean’s List; Alpha Chi Honor Society; Music and Academic Scholarships
Study Abroad: Universite de Neuchatel, Neuchatel, Switzerland, Summer 1997
* Out on periodic medical leave from June 2011 to May 2012 then continuouslyfrom October 2012 to November 2013.