Tara

LeDay

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1717 West 6th Street, Suite 250
Austin, TX 78703

Overview

Tara concentrates her practice on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights, representing creditors, landlords, trustees, and corporate debtors in bankruptcy and insolvency matters nationwide. She has represented Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees as general and special litigation counsel and regularly advises clients throughout the full life cycle of complex bankruptcy matters.

Tara has extensive experience representing creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings, including matters involving major corporate debtors across the real estate, retail, energy, and other industries. A significant portion of her practice focuses on representing purchasers in bankruptcy-related mergers, acquisitions, and Section 363 sales. She advises buyers throughout the sale process, from diligence and bid structuring through auction participation, sale approval, and closing. Her practice also includes advising clients on lien priority and retention, contract rights in bankruptcy sales, assumption and rejection of leases and executory contracts, cash collateral and adequate protection disputes, and preference actions.

With experience in bankruptcy courts across the country, Tara has represented clients in matters involving corporate debtors, creditors’ committees, and bankruptcy trustees. She has also participated in complex Chapter 11 proceedings involving Sleep Number Corporation, First Brands Group LLC, Dish Wireless LLC, Party City Holdco Inc., to name a few.

Known as a strong advocate who will fight for clients, Tara takes pride in ensuring that clients never have to worry about cases she’s managing. She’s also someone clients simply enjoy working with – an attorney they actually want to call.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Tara was a partner in the bankruptcy group at a national law firm. Outside of work, Tara is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast. She maintains a rigorous workout routine and enjoys traveling with her three children, offering them a wealth of cultural experiences. Their journeys have included destinations such as Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada.

Education

Admissions

Achievements

  • Austin Monthly Magazine – Top Austin Attorney, Bankruptcy and Workout (2026)
  • Houstonia Magazine – Top Lawyer, Bankruptcy (2022)
  • The National Black Lawyers’ Texas Top 40 Under 40
  • The Women of Wilco Business Awards – Woman of the Year (2025)
  • Thomson Reuters – Texas Rising Stars (2025-2026)
  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2025-2027)
  • Memberships

    • International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (Network Vice-Chair)
    • Law360 Editorial Advisory Board, Bankruptcy (2026)
    • Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (Executive Committee; President)
    • Ascension Seton Williamson Foundation (Board Member)

Overview

Tara concentrates her practice on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights, representing creditors, landlords, trustees, and corporate debtors in bankruptcy and insolvency matters nationwide. She has represented Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees as general and special litigation counsel and regularly advises clients throughout the full life cycle of complex bankruptcy matters.

Tara has extensive experience representing creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings, including matters involving major corporate debtors across the real estate, retail, energy, and other industries. A significant portion of her practice focuses on representing purchasers in bankruptcy-related mergers, acquisitions, and Section 363 sales. She advises buyers throughout the sale process, from diligence and bid structuring through auction participation, sale approval, and closing. Her practice also includes advising clients on lien priority and retention, contract rights in bankruptcy sales, assumption and rejection of leases and executory contracts, cash collateral and adequate protection disputes, and preference actions.

With experience in bankruptcy courts across the country, Tara has represented clients in matters involving corporate debtors, creditors’ committees, and bankruptcy trustees. She has also participated in complex Chapter 11 proceedings involving Sleep Number Corporation, First Brands Group LLC, Dish Wireless LLC, Party City Holdco Inc., to name a few.

Known as a strong advocate who will fight for clients, Tara takes pride in ensuring that clients never have to worry about cases she’s managing. She’s also someone clients simply enjoy working with – an attorney they actually want to call.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Tara was a partner in the bankruptcy group at a national law firm. Outside of work, Tara is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast. She maintains a rigorous workout routine and enjoys traveling with her three children, offering them a wealth of cultural experiences. Their journeys have included destinations such as Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada.

Experience

  • Chapter 11 Representation

    Represented The Redwood Group, LLC in the acquisition of grain assets and inventory through a competitive auction arising from Hansen-Mueller’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.

  • Chapter 11 Representation

    Represented parties in Chapter 11 proceedings involving Sleep Number Corporation, First Brands Group LLC, Dish Wireless LLC, and Party City Holdco Inc.

  • Chapter 7 + Chapter 11 Trustee Representation

    Represented Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees as general and special litigation counsel.

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