Overview
Shelby T. Perry focuses her practice on restructuring and insolvency. She represents clients in the energy and retail sectors in Chapter 11 proceedings and related adversary proceedings. Shelby’s practice also includes representation of clients in complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts. She has experience arguing motions, drafting appellate briefing, and preparing settlement agreements.
Shelby maintains an active pro bono practice and has volunteered with the Innocence Project and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.
During law school, Shelby served as a Notes and Comments Editor of the SMU Law Review Association and was a judicial intern to the Honorable C. Andrew Ten Eyck in the 301st District Court of Dallas County.
Results
- Advised large American retailer in Chapter 11 proceedings, including a successful Section 363 sale*
- Represented executives of large Texas-based oil and gas company in suit alleging securities fraud, securing dismissal with prejudice and subsequent affirmance by the Fifth Circuit*
* Matter handled prior to joining McDermott
Community
- Dallas Bar Association, member
- State Bar of Texas, member
- American Bar Association, member
Credentials
Education
SMU Dedman School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, 2018
Baylor University, BA, cum laude, 2015
Courts/Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admissions
Texas
Languages
English
French
