Sharon G. Ward
Partner
sharonward@andrewskurth.com
Suite 4200
Houston TX 77002
P: 713.220.4483
F: 713.238.7196
Download v-cardSharon's practice focuses on the representation of lenders and borrowers in structuring secured and unsecured credit facilities, including asset-based lending facilities, structured finance transactions, securitizations and mezzanine loans. She also has substantial experience advising clients in connection with the acquisition and management of hotels and the development, financing and sale of hotel assets.
Sharon also has extensive experience in providing debt and capital restructuring advice to lenders and troubled companies, advising stakeholders in debt workouts and restructurings, and in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in connection with reorganization plans and avoidance actions and section 363 sales and liquidations. In connection with her finance practice, she frequently advises clients regarding the negotiation of interest rate and commodity hedging arrangements.
Prior to joining Andrews Kurth, Sharon was an associate at the former law firm of Sheinfeld, Maley and Kay in Houston.
Before becoming an attorney, she practiced as a Certified Public Accountant for a national accounting firm.
Briefings, Seminars & Speeches
- "Non-Judicial Foreclosures," Paper and presentation to Houston Bar Association, Spring CLE Seminars (June 2, 2000)
- "Is Foreclosure Your Best and Only Option?" Paper and Presentation to National Business Institute - Continuing Legal Education Program (October 12, 1999)
Professional / Civic Affiliations
Member
- Houston Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section
- Secured Lending and Loan Workouts Subcommittees, 2000-present
Headline News
- Andrews Kurth Recognized for Project Finance Deal of the Year (March 22, 2007)
- New Partners Selected at Andrews Kurth (December 13, 2004)
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Education
- JD, 1994, honors, University of Texas
- BS, 1983, highest honors, University of Arkansas
Admitted
- Texas 1994
