Chris DiPompeo is a bankruptcy and distressed-situation litigator who has represented creditors, debtors, shareholders, and others in many of the largest corporate reorganizations in the United States. Chris was recognized as a "Rising Star" in Washington, D.C., by The National Law Journal and as a "Top 40 Under 40" honoree by the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Chris has represented major creditors or equity holders in the bankruptcy cases of GDC Technics, General Motors, Intelsat, Energy Future Holdings, Caesars Entertainment, and Puerto Rico. His debtor/reorganized-debtor representations include the Diocese of Rockville Centre, MF Global, and the City of Detroit in its historic chapter 9 case. Chris's recent matters include counseling and litigation related to liability management exercises.
Chris also regularly counsels manufacturers in disputes with distressed suppliers and customers, both inside and outside of bankruptcy. He counsels clients about strategic opportunities to resolve disputes favorably and represents them in litigation when necessary to protect their rights.
Previously, Chris was co-lead counsel for The American Legion in its successful defense of a WWI memorial against an Establishment Clause challenge, developing the legal strategy that led to the Legion's landmark victory at the Supreme Court in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association.
Before joining Jones Day, Chris clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Paul Niemeyer at the Fourth Circuit.
Experience
- University of Pennsylvania (J.D. summa cum laude 2009; Order of the Coif; Editor-in-Chief, University of Pennsylvania Law Review); University of Maryland, Baltimore County (B.A. in Economics magna cum laude 2004; Wachovia Scholar; Certificate of General Honors)
- District of Columbia; Maryland; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits; U.S. District Courts for the District of Maryland, Central District of Illinois, and Eastern District of Michigan; and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
2020 American Bankruptcy Institute "Top 40 Under 40," recognizing top restructuring professionals under age 40 in law, finance, consulting, academia, and government
2019 D.C. Rising Star by The National Law Journal, recognizing "the Washington, D.C. region's 40 most promising lawyers age 40 and under"
"Rising Star," Washington DC Super Lawyers (2016-2020)
2009 Burton Distinguished Writing Award for article on federal hate crime laws
- Law Clerk to: Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., U.S. Supreme Court (2011-2012) and Judge Paul V. Niemeyer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2009-2010)