Linda V. Donhauser is a principal at Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Ms. Donhauser’s practice encompasses primarily representation of non-debtor entities, including secured creditors, unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, indenture trustees, commercial lenders and lender groups, and other interested parties in bankruptcy litigation and restructuring matters in a wide variety of industries and market sectors. She has more than 34 years of experience representing lenders and other creditors in all phases of the restructuring

process, both in and outside of bankruptcy cases. She also represents creditors and other parties in bankruptcy litigation and in enforcement proceedings, including receiverships and Article 9 secured party sales. Ms. Donhauser speaks regularly on topics involving bankruptcy, workouts, secured lending, lender liability, enforcement proceedings and diversity. She has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers and Partners USA and Maryland Super Lawyers. Ms. Donhauser is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and served as co-chair of the ABI’s Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop from 2010- 2014 and currently serves on the Advisory Board. She also is a member of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, Greater Maryland Network, where she previously served as co-chair of the Greater Maryland Network and as a member of the Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District

of Maryland. Ms. Donhauser previously served as the chair of the firm’s Creditors' Rights and

Bankruptcy Practice Group and as a member of Miles & Stockbridge’s Board of Directors.

Honors and Awards

• Best Lawyers in America®: Named “Lawyer of the Year” in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency, Baltimore (2021); Selected for inclusion in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2009- 2024); Litigation - Bankruptcy (2009-2024); Bet-the-Company Litigation (2014-2024)

• Best Lawyers in America® Women in the Law: Selected for inclusion in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Bet-the- Company Litigation, Maryland (Spring 2017)

• Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business- Listed in the areas of Litigation: Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2010-2023) (achieving the highest “first band” ranking)

• Maryland Super Lawyers®: Selected for inclusion in the area of Bankruptcy & Creditor/ Debtor Rights, Banking, Business Litigation (2012); Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights (2013-2014); Creditor/Debtor Rights (2015-2021, 2024); Named among the Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers (2012-2014)

EDUCATION

University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D. 1989, magna cum laude

• Heuisler Honor Society

University of Baltimore, B.A. 1987, cum laude.

STATE ADMISSIONS

Maryland

COURT ADMISSIONS

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

United States District Court for the District of Columbia

United States District Court for the District of Maryland