Chris Coleman
About Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman is an Associate at King & Spalding, specializing in financial restructuring and bankruptcy law. He has previously worked at Alston & Bird and Waldrep LLP, and holds degrees from Wake Forest University School of Divinity, University of Tennessee College of Law, and Carson-Newman University.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Chris Coleman serves as an Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he focuses on financial restructuring matters, representing key stakeholders across various industry sectors. His expertise includes advising clients on distressed mergers and acquisitions, out-of-court restructurings, and special situations financing.
Previous Experience at Alston & Bird
Prior to joining King & Spalding, Chris Coleman worked at Alston & Bird in Atlanta, Georgia. He served as a Senior Associate from 2023 to 2024 and as an Associate from 2020 to 2023. During his time at Alston & Bird, he gained significant experience in bankruptcy cases and insolvency litigation, representing a diverse range of clients.
Education and Legal Training
Chris Coleman holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he concentrated in Business Transactions, completing his degree from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Wake Forest University School of Divinity between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from Carson-Newman University from 2009 to 2012.
Judicial Experience and Internships
Chris Coleman has judicial experience as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts from 2018 to 2019 in Greeneville, Tennessee. He also completed an internship as an Honors Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2017. These roles provided him with valuable insights into the legal processes surrounding bankruptcy and securities regulation.
Professional Affiliations
Chris Coleman is an active member of the Turnaround Management Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to staying informed about industry trends and best practices in financial restructuring and bankruptcy law.