Kirby Swartz is a debt finance associate in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Experience
Representative Matters
SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) in its amendment to extend and increase its reserve-based revolving credit facility with $3.0 billion maximum commitments and $2.0 billion elected commitments.
Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC) in the issuance of $610 million of asset-backed securities backed by producing wells, and the associated repayment of certain previously issued asset-backed securities.
Prior Experience
Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP, 2020–2024
Pro Bono
State Bar of Texas Guardianship Ad Litem
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Thought Leadership
Publications
Comment, “The Broken Taillight Theory: Striking a Balance Between Due Process Requirements and Budgetary Concerns in Texas Municipal Courts,” 57 Houston L. Rev. 953 (2020)
Memberships & Affiliations
Director, Houston Law Review Alumni Association
Advisory Council Member, Momentum Education
Professional Mentor, Momentum Education
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2020Texas
Education
University of Houston Law CenterJ.D.magna cum laude2020
Order of the Barons Chief Baroness
Order of the Coif
Houston Law Review
Baylor UniversityB.A., Journalism & Public Relationsmagna cum laude2017