Professional Bio:

Lisa Stevens is Counsel at Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.  She has more than 15 years experience representing clients in all aspects of bankruptcy matters with a focus on corporate reorganizations, creditors rights and commercial litigation.

She previously worked as a trial attorney for the United States Trustee Program, a litigating component of the Department of Justice with broad administrative, regulatory and enforcement authority over the bankruptcy process.  She was a leading member of a team that oversaw all complex Chapter 11 cases filed in the Mid-Atlantic region and advised eight regional ofice on these matters.  Her other duties included trustee oversight, civil enforcement to combat bankruptcy fraud and abuse and criminal enforcement by referring possible criminal matters to the U.S. attorneys offices for investigation and prosecution.

She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Super Lawyers for Bankruptcy: Business. In addition, Chambers USA recognized Ms. Stevens as an “up and coming” attorney in Bankruptcy/Restructuring. She is described as “a very smart attorney and one to watch.” She is noted for her skillful handling of bankruptcy litigation.

Ms. Stevens currently serves as the Chair of the Events Committee on the Board of the Greater Maryland Network of the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation. Prior to this position, she served as the Immediate Past Chair, Co-Chair, Co-Chair for the Events Committee and as an At-Large Director. She is actively involved in the Bankruptcy Bar Association of Maryland ("MBBA") and American Bankruptcy Institute ("ABI") and is a routine presenter for both organizations.