Michael St. Patrick Baxter

Michael St. Patrick Baxter is an Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University Law School, serving as Professorial Lecturer in Law while maintaining his partnership at Covington & Burling LLP. His legal practice specializes in bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring, with notable involvement in landmark cases including General Motors, Chrysler, Trump Entertainment Resorts, Owens Corning, and US Airways.

Education:

• LLB, University of Western Ontario
• LLM, Harvard University

Mr. Baxter's research focuses on bankruptcy jurisprudence and corporate insolvency mechanisms. His extensive publications in this domain include editorial contributions to Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice 3D, establishing him as a leading authority in restructuring law.

Scientific Awards:

• The Best Lawyers In America
• Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers For Business
• The International Who's Who of Insolvency And Restructuring Lawyers
• Washington DC Superlawyers
• GW’s Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award (2009)

Professional contributions include appointment by the U.S. Chief Justice to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. He maintains active roles as a Conferee of the National Bankruptcy Conference, Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, and member of The American Law Institute.