News and Insights

Fall 2021

Judicial Spotlight: Chief Judge Brenda T. Rhoades

November 2018, 2019, and 2020

"Business Bankruptcy Case Updates," co-author, Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference (UTCLE)

11.08.22

Are Yield Maintenance and Make-whole Provisions in Jeopardy? Recent Fifth Circuit Decision Casts Serious Doubt on Enforceability of Such Loan Provisions in the Context of Bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy provides an opportunity for a fresh financial start. In that spirit, creditors’ contractual rights are often impaired. But what happens in those rare circumstances when a debtor is deemed…

9.01.21

Practice Areas: 101, Season 2, Episode 3, Bankruptcy Law [Podcast]

7.15.26

“Industries Facing Distress In 2026: A Midyear Report”

Danielle Behrends was quoted in the Law360 article “Industries Facing Distress In 2026: A Midyear Report.”

4.07.26

“More Cases, Fewer Staffers Pinch US Bankruptcy Watchdog” 

Danielle Rushing Behrends was quoted in the Law360 article, “More Cases, Fewer Staffers Pinch US Bankruptcy Watchdog.”

3.01.23

McElroy and Behrends Featured in Texas Bar Journal Q&A About Bar Association Leadership

Donna McElroy and Danielle Rushing Behrends participated in the Texas Bar Journal Q&A, "It Begins With Encouragement: How San Antonio-area bar presidents Donna McElroy and Danielle Rushing Behrends…

9.18.26

30 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 17 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

7.02.26

Danielle Rushing Behrends Named to ABA’s 2026 On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Danielle Rushing Behrends, a Member in the firm’s Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, has been named to the American Bar Association…

9.18.25

32 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…

11.18.25

Healthcare Bankruptcies: Complex Diagnosis, Difficult to Treat

Danielle Behrends served as Moderator for the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Behind the Bench event, “Healthcare Bankruptcies: Complex Diagnosis, Difficult to Treat.”

10.07.25

Let’s Get Real: Fishing Out of Your Depth in Federal Receiverships

Danielle Rushing Behrends will present at the NAFER Annual Conference, which takes place in Key Largo, Florida, October 7-10. Behrends will serve as a co-panelist for “Let’s Get Real: Fishing Out of…

8.14.25

Creating an Effective Legal Resume

Danielle Behrends will serve as a featured guest attorney for the St. Mary’s University School of Law orientation workshop, “Creating an Effective Legal Resume,” on Thursday, August 14, 2025.