Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
City College of the City University of New York, B.A., 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Chicago, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, New York
ISLN:
909078711

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Corporate
  • Finance
  • Lenders Rights
  • Civil Rights
  • Elder Law
  • Election Campaigns & Political Law

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (17 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/23/15 in Financial Services Law

    I worked with Susan for approximately twelve years at Winston primarily in connection with loan agreements and she was superlative

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 03/20/15 in Finance

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/20/15 in Debt Finance

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Commercial Transactions

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Secured Lending

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Secured Finance

    A first rate lawyer on all levels and an exceptionally nice person to work with as well, whether on the same or opposite sides of the table.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/19/15 in Commercial Finance

    Excellent lawyer. Very experienced, knowledgeable and a good negotiator.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 03/16/15 in Corporate Finance

    Susan is truly an outstanding attorney in the corporate lending practice area.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/13/15 in Corporate Banking Law

    I have known and worked with Ms. Berkwitt-Malefakis for more than 25 years in bank and commercial finance matters. She is an excellent lawyer from a technical standpoint, and I often seek out her advice if I have a question.She is principled, and he... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Deputy General Counsel on 03/13/15 in Finance

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