Alexandria, Va. — ABI announces that Brian Bolin of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (New York) has been selected as one of ABI’s “40 Under 40,” ABI’s award program that recognizes 40 of the top insolvency industry professionals under the age of 40. The honorees will be recognized at a special ceremony on Dec. 1 at ABI’s 2023 Winter Leadership Conference at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Bolin is a partner in the Restructuring Department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and represents creditors, debtors, sponsors and distressed investors in a wide range of insolvency matters, including chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, bankruptcy sales and cross-border restructurings. As deputy chair of the firm’s Hybrid Capital & Special Situations Group, he specializes in advising borrowers, lenders and sponsors on distressed financing transactions, including liability-management transactions, distressed investments, rescue financings, DIP financings, exit financings and direct-lending transactions. Bolin co-authors the annual “Investment Fund Activity in Chapter 11” chapter in Americas Restructuring Review, published by Global Restructuring Review. In 2023, he was named an “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer by Turnarounds & Workouts, and in 2022, his work on the prepackaged chapter 11 cases of Carlson Travel was awarded the “Pre-Pack Restructuring (Large)” award by The Turnaround Atlas Awards.

A dedicated mentor to junior colleagues, Bolin encourages associates at his firm to consider how an individual assignment fits into the client’s larger strategy, and how they can proactively help the team achieve the client’s goals. In 2021, he received the Paul, Weiss Teaching Award, which is awarded by firm associates for excellence in mentorship.

“The members of the 2023 class are an inspiration for the commitment, creativity and ingenuity that they demonstrate in both their careers and communities,” said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. “This diverse collection of honorees is comprised of future leaders that will drive ABI and the insolvency community forward.”

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. Now in its seventh year, the goal of ABI’s “40 under 40” award program is not simply to create a one-time ceremony, but to fully engage those selected as future leaders in the insolvency profession and to build on the initiative each year.

Click here to view the full list of the 2023 “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 10,000 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.