Christopher DiPompeo (Chris)

Partner

Washington + 1.202.879.7686

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

  • Boeing resolves $57 million claim dispute with bankrupt subcontractor GDC Technics, LLC regarding production of top priority military aircraftJones Day represented The Boeing Company in the chapter 11 case of GDC Technics, LLC, the former primary supplier to Boeing under an Air Force defense contract.
  • American Legion wins Supreme Court "Peace Cross" caseOn June 20, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (7-2) in favor of Jones Day client The American Legion by upholding the constitutionality of a government-maintained cross on public land.
  • Bondholder group litigates claims related to Puerto Rico's debt restructuringJones Day is represented a bondholder group with respect to such holders' rights and remedies concerning the Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
  • Procter & Gamble defends multidistrict product liability litigation over allegations surrounding neurological effects of long-term dental cream useJones Day is representing The Procter & Gamble Company, The Procter & Gamble Distributing, LLC, and The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company in a multidistrict litigation in which plaintiffs allege that long-term use of P&G's dental cream can cause neurological damage.
  • Caesars' second lien noteholders negotiate extraordinary recovery through consensual chapter 11 planJones Day represented the Official Committee of Second Priority Noteholders ("Second Priority Noteholders") of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company ("CEOC"), the casino operator who filed for bankruptcy in January 2015.
  • City of Detroit's chapter 9 plan of adjustment confirmedJones Day served as lead restructuring counsel to the City of Detroit in connection with its chapter 9 bankruptcy case filed in July 2013 and its ongoing restructuring efforts.
  • Wilmington Savings Fund Society brings action against Caesars Entertainment Operating Company and related partiesJones Day was retained by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB ("WSFS"), the indenture trustee for the second-priority senior secured notes issued by Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. ("CEOC"), a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation ("CZR").