Alexandria, Va.— ABI announces that Darren Azman of McDermott Will & Emery LLP (New York) has been selected as one of ABI’s “40 Under 40,” ABI’s annual program that recognizes 40 of the top insolvency industry professionals under the age of 40. The honorees will be recognized at a special ceremony to be held on Dec. 10 at ABI’s 2021 Winter Leadership Conference at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Azman is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP, where he focuses his practice on corporate restructurings, creditors’ rights and distressed acquisitions. His clients include private-equity sponsors, troubled companies, official creditors’ committees, financial and strategic purchasers of distressed assets, and other constituents in connection with in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Azman has distinct restructuring experience in the fields of energy, manufacturing, health care, technology, maritime and transportation, cryptocurrency, and cross-border restructurings, including insolvency proceedings in Brazil, Germany, Japan and Korea. His professional recognitions include The Best Lawyers in America 2021 Ones to Watch (Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law), Turnarounds & Workouts 2020 Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers, The M&A Advisor’s 2019 Emerging Leader Award, New York Law Journal 2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2019 New York Metro Rising Star and IFLR 2018-2019 Restructuring & Insolvency Rising Star. He has also donated his time to Student Sponsor Partners, which mentors low-income high school students. In addition, Azman represents two to three pro bono clients each year clients seeking asylum from persecution because of their sexual orientation. Azman received his J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and B.S. magna cum laude from Bentley University.
“The 2021 honorees are a testament to the future of the insolvency profession, with exemplary accomplishments in both their careers and communities,” said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. “We look forward to this diverse collection of young leaders propelling ABI's full range of activities forward to advance the profession.”
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 earlier this year by the candidates themselves or by colleagues via the initiative’s website, http://abi40under40.org. More than 200 candidates, each with outstanding records of professional achievement and community leadership, were evaluated by 20 judges. The majority of the applicants were partners, directors or managing directors at their firms.
Click here to view the full list of the 2021 “40 Under 40” honorees.
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