Swanson Sweet, LLP, has always prioritized putting our clients and our community first. We have long found that developing genuine relationships with the people and businesses we work with is fundamental to delivering the results they deserve.
With that spirit in mind, we are proud of the way our commitment to the community extends beyond the borders of our firm and into local businesses. Attorney Virginia E. George will serve on the 2025 Turnaround Management Association Chicago/Midwest Board of Directors.
Attorney Virginia E. George Backs Businesses as Turnaround Management Association Director
The Turnaround Management Association is a global non-profit organization that brings together experienced, diverse professionals who share its commitment to corporate renewal and investing. Established in 1988, the organization has grown to include 10,000 members and 52 chapters worldwide. The Chicago/Midwest Chapter has nearly 850 members and hosts over 35 annual educational and networking events.
TMA aims to connect industry leaders, potential clients, and partners and helps TMA members grow and succeed by providing them access to cutting-edge information, best practices, and professional development. Its goal is to support businesses and empower their leaders to drive positive outcomes.
Attorney Virginia George’s extensive experience in business relationships, bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditor litigation makes her a natural fit for both the organization and a position on the 2025 Turnaround Management Association Chicago/Midwest Board of Directors. Backed by TMA’s resources, she can use her insight to help businesses plan ahead to avoid unnecessary risks, understand what’s at stake when a financial crisis hits, effectively problem-solve financial issues, and navigate corporate renewal effectively.
In addition to her appointment to the 2025 Turnaround Management Association Chicago/Midwest Board of Directors, Virginia George will again serve as the TMA Milwaukee Planning Committee co-chair. The Milwaukee Planning Committee offers educational programming, networking, and community events to TMA members across Wisconsin. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Virginia’s tenure in these positions is sure to improve the local economy and strengthen the business community. When businesses thrive, so too do our communities.
About Virginia E. George
Virginia E. George is a partner at Swanson Sweet LLP who focuses on representing financially distressed businesses and individuals. Her ability to do so both effectively and compassionately is reflected in the AV Preeminent® 5.0/5.0 rating bestowed on her by Martindale-Hubbell from 1998 to 2025. In addition, Virginia has also achieved the Judicial AV Preeminent® rating for seven years running, a distinction conferred by a survey of the Judiciary.
About Swanson Sweet
Swanson Sweet LLP assists businesses and consumers facing financial distress. Our firm of knowledgeable and seasoned lawyers provides the skills and experience our clients deserve, whether we are working with them on an out-of-court restructuring or guiding them through a bankruptcy case. We take the time to truly listen to our clients’ goals and then find practical solutions. We serve clients in business litigation, organizational disputes, reorganizations under Chapters 11, 12 (Farm Reorganizations), 13, and Subchapter V; Chapter 7 liquidations and receiverships in Wisconsin courts and in bankruptcy courts across the United States from offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Oshkosh. You can reach Virginia at [email protected] or at her direct dial 414-877-1555.