Brya Keilson is a Partner of Morris James , and Vice Chair of the bankruptcy & restructuring group.

She counsels clients on commercial bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters. She represents Chapter 11 debtors, insurers in all facets of bankruptcy-related issues, creditors’ committees, liquidating trustees, trade creditors, and financial institutions, purchasers of assets, and both plaintiffs and defendants in avoidance actions, including preference and fraudulent transfer actions.

Outside of bankruptcy, Brya represents receivers and assignees in assignments for the benefit of creditors. She represents corporate clients in asset purchase deals and banks in front-end lending and workouts. Brya has experience in commercial litigation, real estate matters, loan transactions, and corporate acquisitions.

Before joining Morris James, Brya worked in private practice at two law firms for the first 13 years of her practice. She then worked as a trial attorney for the Office of the U.S. Trustee, where she represented the U.S. Trustee for Region 3 in Chapter 11 and 7 cases pending in Delaware. Brya leverages the institutional knowledge gained through this experience in the counsel she provides to her bankruptcy clients.

Peers and clients alike regard Brya as a highly skilled attorney, particularly adept at handling complex and contested matters. Her ability to navigate challenging cases and achieve favorable outcomes has earned her a stellar reputation in the legal community. She is often praised for her strategic thinking, thoroughness, and dedication to her clients.

Brya is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of commercial bankruptcy law topics and serves as a recurring panelist at the Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Institute.

Speaking Engagements
  • Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Bankruptcy Institute, November 11, 2022
  • American Bankruptcy Institute’s Spring Conference, April 29, 2022
  • Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Institute, October 30, 2020
  • Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, January 24, 2020
  • IWIRC Fall Conference Panelist, October 30, 2019
  • Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Institute, October 2019
  • Avoidance Actions, Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Institute Conference, September 25, 2019
  • Conflict of Interest or Competitors in Conflict? The Jay Alix Suits Against McKinsey and Their Effect on Retained Professionals in Bankruptcy, TMA Mid-Atlantic, June 6, 2019
Committees
  • Lucira Health, Case No. 23-10242 (MFW),
  • Stanadlyne LLC, et al., Case No. 23-10207 (JTD),
  • PGX Holdings, Inc., et al., Case No. 23-10718 (CTG)
  • Tricida Inc., Case No.23-10024 (JTD),
  • Borden Dairy Company, et al., Case No. 20-10010 (CSS), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • Melinta Therapeutics, Inc., et al., Case No. 19-12748 (LSS), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • Juno USA, LP, et al., Case No. 19-12484 (MFW), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • Loot Crate, Inc., et al., Case No. 19-11791 (BLS), Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • SportCo. Holdings, Inc. et al., Case No. 19-11299 (LSS), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • Cloud Peak Energy Inc. et al., Case No. 19-11047 (KG), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • F+W Media, Inc., et al., Case No. 19-10479 (KG), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
  • Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al., Case No. 18-14010, Lead counsel to the Litigation Trustee
Debtors
  • Zumobi Inc., Case No. 19-12284 (KG), Lead counsel to Debtor
  • Sugarfina Inc. et al., Case No. 19-11973 (MFW), Delaware counsel to the Debtors
  • Westlake Hospital, et al., Case No. 19-11757 (KBO), Lead counsel to Debtors
  • Punch Bowl Social (PBS BrandCo LLC), Case No. 20-13157 (JTD), Lead counsel to Debtors

Engaged in the Community

  • Cherry Hill School District’s Bond Referendum Ad Hoc Committee, Member
Honors
  • Delaware Today Top Lawyers, Bankruptcy Business, 2020 - Present
  • Chambers USA, 2022 - Present

Services

Admissions

  • Delaware, 2005
  • Pennsylvania, 2005
  • New Jersey, 2004

Education

  • Villanova University School of Law, JD, 2004
    • Villanova Law Review, Managing Editor, Staff Writer
    • Dean’s Merit Scholar
  • Haverford College, BA, Philosophy, 1999

Professional Background

  • U.S. Trustee Trial Attorney

Professional Affiliations

  • Delaware State Bar Association
  • Delaware Bankruptcy American Inn of Court, Board Member
  • Philadelphia Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee, Past Chair
  • Philadelphia Network of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, Board Member
  • Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, Steering Committee