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Kathryn M. Borgeson

Partner, Cadwalader

+1 202 862 2384kathryn.borgeson@cwt.com

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Kathryn Borgeson’s practice is concentrated in the areas of bankruptcy and structured finance. Borgeson provides advice to lenders in connection with the origination and securitization of complex bankruptcy-remote commercial mortgage loans. She also advises financial institutions on the safe harbor provisions for financial contracts under multiple insolvency regimes. In addition to her transactional work, Borgeson has significant bankruptcy litigation experience, having represented creditors, lenders and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings in the financial, automotive and energy industries.

Lawdragon Honors

Honor Year Practice
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers 2026 Bankruptcy, Structured Finance
The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers 2025 Bankruptcy, Structured Finance

Borgeson received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, with honors, where she served as a member of The Federal Circuit Bar Journal. She earned her B.B.A. in Finance from Villanova University. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland.