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Melissa S. Hayward is an associate practicing in bankruptcy law, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation. She has represented national banks and lenders, commercial landlords, Chapter 7 Trustees, and creditors’ committees with respect to a variety of bankruptcy and litigation issues. Education J.D., cum laude, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 2005 Articles editor of SMU Law Review B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 2002 Bar Admissions Texas, 2005 Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Representative Experience Represent creditors’ committees in bankruptcies of radio stations and technology companies Represent major creditors in defense of preference litigation Represent secured lenders in obtaining relief from automatic stay and foreclosure of collateral Represent national lender in defense of Truth in Lending adversary proceeding ultimately dismissed on summary judgment Represent Chapter 7 Trustee in preference litigation and litigation against former officers and directors. Professional History Associate in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section Member, Dallas Area Young Lawyers Member, Dallas Area Young Bankruptcy Lawyers. | 