Overview

Kristen Perry represents clients in a full range of financial and corporate matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructuring, prebankruptcy contingency planning, distressed asset purchases, joint ventures, and financial litigation matters across a variety of industries.

Kristen also has a wide range of complex litigation and dispute resolution experience. Proficient in managing commercial, trade secret, and product liability litigation, her extensive experience encompasses all aspects of trial law, from case preparation and discovery to courtroom advocacy, settlements, and alternative dispute resolution. Kristen represents clients in health care and other industries in litigation matters.

A native Texan, Kristen grew up in a farming community; and this background has influenced her approach to law, including providing her with a deep understanding of the agricultural sector. She assists food and agribusiness clients in navigating complex commercial litigation and restructuring matters.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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 Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas

Education

Baylor University School of Law
J.D. Order of the Barristers (2014)

Hardin-Simmons University
B.S. cum laude (2005)

Insights & Events

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program

Professional Associations

  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Turnaround Management Organization — Board of Directors

Civic Activities

  • Baylor Law School — Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society, Past President

Firm Leadership

  • Faegre Drinker — Women Forward, Dallas Office Lead
  • Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP — Dallas Office Mentorship Program Liaison, 2017-19

Honors

  • Best Lawyers® — “Ones to Watch,” Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2023-26; Litigation – Environmental, 2026