Cathy Reece
About Cathy Reece
Cathy Reece is a Director at Fennemore Craig, P.C., where she has worked for 35 years and leads the Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group. She has held various leadership roles in legal and professional organizations, including serving as a Lawyer Delegate to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference and receiving multiple accolades for her contributions to the field.
Work at Fennemore
Cathy Reece has been a Director at Fennemore Craig, P.C. since 1989, contributing over 35 years of experience in the legal field. She chairs the Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group, where she leads a team focused on providing legal solutions in complex financial situations. Her role involves overseeing significant cases and guiding clients through bankruptcy and restructuring processes.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Reece studied at the University of Arizona, where she achieved a Bachelor of Music with high distinction. She also attended Arizona State University, obtaining her Juris Doctor (J.D.). Her educational background complements her expertise in bankruptcy law, financial restructuring, and creditors’ rights, making her a recognized authority in these areas.
Professional Involvement
Cathy Reece has held various leadership roles within professional organizations. She served as Vice President of Communications, Membership, and Conferences for the International Turnaround Management Association. Additionally, she co-chaired the 2013 International TMA Distressed Investing Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been involved with the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section as Chair of the Loan Workout Subcommittee.
Achievements
Cathy Reece has received several accolades throughout her career. She was listed as a Litigation Star in Benchmark Litigation and selected as one of the Top 250 Women in Litigation. In 2014, she received the Legal Advisor of the Year Award at the 8th Annual M&A Advisor Distressed Investing and Restructuring Summit. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers and is board certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification.
Leadership Roles
Cathy Reece has held significant leadership positions in various legal committees. She served as the former chair of the Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section and the Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee. Additionally, she has been the Past President of the Arizona Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of bankruptcy and restructuring.