Justin Ryan Bernbrock, Esq.

Justin R. Bernbrock is a partner in the Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s Chicago office, where he concentrates his practice on all aspects of corporate restructuring, bankruptcy and financial distress. He represents clients across a wide range of matters, including debtor and creditor representations, and he has substantial experience in out-of-court and in-court restructurings, primarily in the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of Virginia, District of Delaware and Southern District of Texas. Prior to private practice, Mr. Bernbrock served with distinction as an Aviation Warfare Systems Operator in Patrol Squadron FIVE and as a WeaponsTactics Instructor in Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN. During his nearly 10 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal twice, including once for meritorious service during combat operations in Iraq. He also received the Global War on Terrorism Medal for his service in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Mr. Bernbrock has been listed as one of the 500 leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers in Lawdragon for 2022, was listed asOutstanding Restructuring Lawyer for 2021 in Turnarounds & Workouts, and was named a RisingStar in Law in Crain’s Chicago Business for 2021. He received his B.S. summa cum laude in 2008from Southern Illinois University and his J.D. magna cum laude in 2012 from the University ofIllinois, where he served as managing editor of the Elder Law Journal, took third place in the 19th Annual Duberstein National Moot Court Competition and received the Rickert Award for Excellence in Advocacy.