Lisa Donahue, Managing Director, AlixPartners, Receives 2015 Her Justice Award

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lisa Donahue, Managing Director and global leader of Turnaround and Restructuring Services for AlixPartners, has received the 2015 Her Justice Award in recognition of her lifetime commitment to the ideal of access to justice for all individuals.

Her Justice provides free legal services to women in domestic crisis. Her Justice engages the talent and resources of New York City's law firms, bringing together committed lawyers and determined women to secure life-changing results with family law, divorce and immigration matters.

Ms. Donahue has been a Board Member of Her Justice for six years and is now a member of the Senior Advisory Board. She has served as co-chair of the benefit committee, honorary chair of the benefit committee, and has been deeply involved in the organization's fundraising efforts.

"It's an honor to be a part of the important work that Her Justice does," said Lisa Donahue. "These women find themselves in dire situations and need help to find their way out and move forward with their lives. Her Justice brings together professionals to provide the support to keep these women and children safe. I am deeply honored to receive this award and am proud to play a part in the work of this incredible organization."

"As an advisor to businesses, Lisa helps companies in very difficult situations to make things better, even when the odds are long and stacked against them," said Fred Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of AlixPartners, "We witness Lisa do great work for our clients every day and she brings the same passion and commitment to her work with Her Justice. We are proud of her and offer our warmest congratulations."

About AlixPartners

AlixPartners is a leading global business advisory firm of results-oriented professionals who specialize in creating value and restoring performance at every stage of the business life cycle. We thrive on our ability to make a difference in high-impact situations and to deliver sustainable, bottom-line results. The firm's expertise covers a wide range of businesses and industries whether they are healthy, challenged or distressed. Since 1981, we have taken a unique, small-team, action-oriented approach to helping corporate boards and management, law firms, investment banks, and investors to respond to crucial business issues. For more information, visit www.alixpartners.com.