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 Associate on 03/12/15 in Corporate Finance

    I worked with Susan regularly over 6 years at Winston & Strawn. Both her knowledge of the law and her commitment to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients is impressive. She cares deeply about her clients' interests and makes them her ow... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 03/09/15 in Finance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 03/04/15 in Financial Services Law

    Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis represented interests with which I was associated, and in each instance did a superlative job.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 03/04/15 in Commercial Finance

    Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is an an extraordinarily capable attorney and deal manager, adheres to the highest personal, professional and ethical standards and brings a deep and rich breadth of knowledge to the table in any deal she manages. I worked w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 03/04/15 in Debt Finance

    Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is an expert in all types of complex financing transactions whether asset-based transactions, leveraged finance, structured finance, secured financings or subordinated debt transactions.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/04/15 in Secured Lending

    I have known Ms. Berkwitt-Malefakis for over 30 years and have the utmost respect for her and her legal abilities. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to her.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/12/15 in Derivative Products

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