Bill Wallander

Partner, Co-Head of Restructuring & Reorganization |

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Co-head of Vinson & Elkins’ Restructuring & Reorganization group, William (Bill) Wallander has led a robust restructuring practice which has achieved national recognition.

Client compliments include: “Bill is a big-picture thinker and seeks strategic solutions to disputes and problems.” “He uses a lot of energy and focus to achieve a client’s goals.” “He is a phenomenal lawyer.” Bill led the team which captured the Turnaround Management Association’s (“TMA”) 2021 Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award, with the Tuesday Morning bankruptcy case.

Bill is recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500 U.S., Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers in America© and Lawdragon 500. Bill is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, a director of the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation and an Executive Committee member of the John C. Ford American Inn of Court.

Bill is a member of the Complex Case Committee in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Chapter Contribution

Chapter 21 | Releases in Out-of-Court and In-Court Restructurings