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Vicky Gunning represents financial institutions and venture capital companies in asset based and real estate secured loans, syndicated credits, mezzanine debt, and debt restructurings and foreclosures. She counsels companies on negotiating financing and the acquisition, development, management and disposition of real estate. Named a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer in 2005 and a Texas Monthly Rising Star in 2004-2005, Ms. Gunning also has substantial experience in the USDA B&I Lending program. Education J.D., magna cum laude, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1990 Graduated 2nd in class. B.S., Accounting, with highest honors, University of Oklahoma, 1987 Bar Admissions Texas, 1990 Representative Experience Primary counsel for a major money center bank in documenting and restructuring a $250 million syndicated line of credit to a major oil company and later to the controlling shareholder, providing continuity and advice through the 15 year history of credit. Counsel to a small local real estate company in the development of a senior living facility, including negotiation of the land grant, tax abatements and financing. Counsel to an active small business investment company (SBIC) in its venture capital debt investments and debt restructures and foreclosures. Lead counsel to one of the largest financial service companies in the world in a $50 million loan secured by an office building in Houston, including the subsequent sale of the senior piece of the loan and representation of my client as the junior lender in loan workout discussions. Restructuring on behalf of a regional bank of revolving and term credit to a helicopter ambulance company secured by real estate, inventory, accounts, aircraft and Medicare receivables with closing accomplished under intense time pressure to facilitate a sale of the company. Represented a real estate investment trust in the purchase of a $70 million portfolio of apartment complexes and assumption of existing debt in consideration for partnership units in the REIT. Counsel to a venture capital company in the workout of a failed investment in a pet products franchisor, including foreclosure of company assets and negotiation with junior and senior creditors. Counsel to a successful manufactured home finance company, including compliance with consumer loan and mortgage company state licensing acts. Press Release Half of Locke Liddell & Sapp's "Rising Stars" Are Women/Minorities 7/11/2005 Texas Monthly Names 20 Locke Liddell & Sapp Attorneys as Rising Stars for 2005 6/27/2005 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, State Bar of Texas Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Member, The Real Estate Council (1997-98 Associate Leadership Class) Texas Monthly Rising Star 2004 & 2005 Texas Monthly Super Lawyer 2005 Community Leadership Leadership Dallas Class 2002 Board of Directors, Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Board of Directors, Treasure Street (Scottish Rite Hospital) Board of Trustees, Dallas Wind Symphony Board of Directors, American Pregnancy Association
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