Alexandria, Va.— ABI announces that Laura Appleby of Chapman and Cutler LLP (New York) has been selected for ABI’s “40 Under 40,” recognizing 40 of the top insolvency industry professionals under the age of 40. This year’s awardees will be formally recognized at ABI’s 2018 Winter Leadership Conference, taking place Dec. 6-8 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Appleby is a partner in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group of Chapman and Cutler LLP, where she represents financial institutions, bondholders, hedge funds and other creditors in complex bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and distressed transactions involving for-profit and nonprofit entities, as well as municipalities. She counsels parties in virtually all aspects of sophisticated restructurings, including in connection with distressed investment opportunities, § 363 sales, UCC Article 9 sales and consensual foreclosures, and event-driven acquisitions. Additionally, Appleby provides advice on potential bankruptcy implications in both corporate transactions and municipal bond offerings. Her representations involve a variety of industries, including agriculture, aviation and mining.
“The 2018 ABI ‘40 Under 40’ Class is already advancing the bankruptcy profession forward,” said ABI Executive Director Samuel J. Gerdano. “Each of these remarkable young men and women are attaining achievements not just in their professional careers, but also as leaders in their communities.”
The “40 Under 40” winners are distinguished by professional achievements and service and were selected by a group of experienced professionals from ABI’s current leadership. Nominations were submitted via the initiative’s website, through which professionals nominated themselves or a colleague. Membership in ABI was not required, and more than 200 candidates were evaluated. Those selected were chosen from both large and small firms from every region of the country, and represent diverse practice areas such as law, finance, accounting, consulting, academia, government and more.
Click here to view the full list of the 2018 “40 Under 40” honorees.
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ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 11,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abi.org. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abi.org/calendar-of-events.