
Omar Alaniz is a partner in Reed Smith’s Dallas and Houston offices. Omar’s primary practice is representing distressed companies, including in out of court workouts, and chapter 11 debtors. Omar’s diverse practice also includes representation of creditor committees, equity holders, joint venture partners, preference and fraudulent transfer plaintiffs and defendants, and other key stakeholders. Omar has substantial experience in energy restructurings, including onshore and offshore matters. He also has had significant representations in real estate, aviation, and health care matters. He has appeared in bankruptcy and appellate courts throughout the country, including the Texas and United States Supreme Courts.
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Premios y reconocimientos
- Included on the prestigious OUTstanding LGBT+ Executives Role Model List 2020
- Ranked in Chambers USA for Bankruptcy/Restructuring-Texas, 2015-2020
- TOP 100: 2019 Dallas/Forth Worth Super Lawyers List
- Recognized as a "40 Under 40" by the American Bankruptcy Institute, 2017
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2015
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters), 2014-2020
- "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016-2020
- Recognized as a "Legal Leader on the Rise" by Texas Lawyer, 2013
- Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer-Rising Star (Thomson Reuters), 2010-2013
- "Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40," by the National LGBT Bar Association, 2013
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"Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service" American Inns of Court, 2012
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"National Outstanding Young Lawyer," American Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division), 2011
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"Outstanding Young Lawyer of Texas," Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2011
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"Outstanding Young Lawyer of Dallas," Dallas Young Lawyers Association, 2011
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John C. Akard "Community Service Award," Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, 2011
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Romina L. Mulloy Award for "Outstanding Young Bankruptcy Lawyer" State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section, 2010
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"Best BOA Coach" SMU Law School's Board of Advocates, 2013, 2015, 2018
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"Outstanding Faculty Member" SMU Law School's OUTLaw, 2013
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John C. Ford American Inn of Court's "Rookie of the Year," 2005