Kelly E. McCauley

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Kelly E. McCauley

Partner
Pittsburgh T: 412.618.5602 F: 412.618.5597
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Kelly E. McCauley

Kelly E. McCauley

PARTNER
kmccauley@whitefordlaw.com
PITTSBURGH
T: 412.618.5602
F: 412.618.5597
Biography
BIOGRAPHY

Ms. McCauley is a restructuring professional with significant experience in healthcare, oil & gas, coal, food and beverage, manufacturing, metals and retail. She is solutions-focused and therefore formulates and implements strategies tailored to solving clients’ problems in the most efficient manner possible. Ms. McCauley represents debtors, creditors’ committees, trade creditors, asset purchasers, secured creditors, equity holders and other stakeholders in insolvency proceedings and out-of-court workouts. Ms. McCauley likewise provides businesses with counsel and preventative training to minimize legal risk while maximizing productivity and value.

Recognitions

  • International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), Rising Star Semi-Finalist (2021)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Pittsburgh Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law "Ones to Watch" (2021-Present), Energy Law "Ones to Watch" (2024)
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, Bankruptcy "Rising Stars" (2018–Present)
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Board Member of the IWIRC Western Pennsylvania Network
  • Member of The Judith K. Fitzgerald Western Pennsylvania Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
  • Member: Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Member: Pennsylvania State Bar Association
  • Member: American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Best Lawyers Designation
Ms. McCauley’s experience includes representation of: 
  • A regional hospital system in an out-of-court restructuring/sale.
  • Medical practices in out-of-court workouts and Chapter 11 cases.
  • Numerous creditors’ committees appointed in chapter 11 cases of franchise restaurant chains.
  • A hotel in a chapter 11 case.
  • A brewing and distribution company in a chapter 11 case.
  • A rural hospital in an out-of-court restructuring.
  • Landowners in large coal producer bankruptcy cases.
  • A creditors committee appointed in a chapter 11 case of coal producer.
  • A creditors committee appointed in a chapter 11 case of a thermal processing company.
INSIGHTS

Speaking Engagements

Speaker: "Understanding the Intricacies of a Coal Bankruptcy,” 29th Annual Bankruptcy Symposium of the Allegheny County Bar Association, December 2016

ARTICLES

March 20, 2023

Women's History Month - Organizations We Support 2023

In celebration of Women's History Month and the contributions and dedication of our female attorneys, we are spotlighting nonprofits and organizations we have sponsored, been involved with and supported throughout the past year.
March 22, 2021

Women's History Month - Organizations We Support

In celebration of Women's History Month and the contributions and dedication of our female attorneys, we are spotlighting nonprofits and organizations we have sponsored, been involved with and supported throughout the past year.

NEWS

December 15, 2023

36 Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that thirty-six of its attorneys are listed among the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
August 17, 2023

A Record 87 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Ten Selected as “Ones to Watch”

87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
August 18, 2022

73 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Six Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”

73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
January 3, 2022

New 2022 Partners Elected at Whiteford Taylor & Preston

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Jordan M. Halle, Emily K. Lashley, Stephen E. Luttrell, Kelly E. McCauley and Patrick D. McKevitt have been named Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2022.
August 19, 2021

75 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022, Eight Named “Ones to Watch”

A record 75 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 (copyright 2021 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
August 20, 2020

71 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

A record 71 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 (copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.