Monique B. DiSabatino believes asset-based lenders are often at the heart of a solution for a client in a distressed situation. She describes her role in the industry as “working across the aisle” in a productive relationship with asset-based lenders and other finance professionals to provide meaningful solutions for clients in financial distress.

Currently, DiSabatino serves as the vice chair of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice group at Saul Ewing, where she has spent the entirety of her career. She concentrates her practice
on a broad range of commercial bankruptcy, workout and restructuring matters in which she represents debtors/borrowers, trade creditors, landlords, equity holders and other parties. She has worked with others on the Saul Ewing team in providing counsel in many large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus in serving as lead or co-counsel to Chapter 11 debtors.

DiSabatino is also involved in several regional and national organizations, including the Turnaround Management Association, for which she presently serves as president-elect of the Philadelphia/Wilmington chapter. She is also a member of the TMA’s global Network of Women (NOW), through which DiSabatino finds it is a privilege to serve with top women in the industry.

Throughout her career, DiSabatino has learned many important lessons, but a few stand out the most. “There’s no such thing as impossible. Even very difficult situations have a solution, and often communication is the key,” DiSabatino says. “Being a key member of the team requires showing enthusiasm, a willingness to take ownership and anticipate needs and being responsive.”

DiSabatino’s future goals are to continue expanding her practice and supporting the practices of the bankruptcy and restructuring team at her firm. She also aims to continue her support of other
women in the industry in a meaningful way through friendship, mentorship and allyship.