Overview
Ella Vincent is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Corporate group. Ella’s practice is focused on insolvency and restructuring issues and related litigation. She has represented clients in bankruptcies, state court receiverships, and other creditor-debtor matters, including representation in adjunct litigation. Ella enjoys helping clients find thoughtful solutions to complex problems.
Before joining Stoel Rives, Ella was an associate with Miller Nash LLP (2020–2022), a term law clerk to the Honorable Brian D. Lynch of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington (2018–2020), and an associate (2016–2018) and summer associate (2015) with Foster Pepper PLLC.
Education
University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2016; Order of the Coif; Managing Editor, Oregon Law Review
University of Minnesota, B.A., Political Science & French Studies, 2011, magna cum laude
Admissions
Minnesota
Washington
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
Languages
- French
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- “The CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and More: How the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Bankruptcy Law” (co-presenter), King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, May 2021
- “Expanded Bankruptcy Subchapter V Eligibility for Small Business Debtors Extended for Another Year” (co-author), Miller Nash LLP’s Bank L. Monitor, March 29, 2021
- “Temporary Amendment to Bankruptcy Code Opens Opportunities for Commercial Landlords and Tenants to Negotiate Deferred Payment Arrangements” (co-author), Miller Nash LLP’s Bank L. Monitor, March 8, 2021
- “United States Supreme Court Holds ‘Mere Retention’ of Bankruptcy Estate Property Does Not Violate the Automatic Stay” (co-author), Miller Nash LLP’s Bank L. Monitor, January 26, 2021
- “Ethical Pitfalls in the Representation of Bankruptcy Clients” (co-presenter), King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, May 2019
Recognition
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association (recognition for donating 50+ annual pro bono hours), 2022
Affiliations
Professional
- American Bankruptcy Institute, Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section, Member
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
- Washington State Bar Association, Creditor Debtor Rights Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Business Bankruptcy Committee, 2021–present
- Young & New Lawyers Subcommittee, Vice Chair, 2022–present
- Legislation Subcommittee, Vice Chair, 2021–2023
- 20/20 Partners Rising Young Leader Award, 2021
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)–Minnesota Network
- Board of Directors, 2023–present
Civic
- Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS), Board of Directors, 2021–present