Alexandria, Va. — ABI announces that Michael Fishel of King & Spalding (Houston) 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.

Fishel is a restructuring partner with King & Spalding. His primary focus is advising both debtor and creditor clients through complex chapter 11 restructurings, out-of-court reorganizations and refinancings, distressed and opportunistic acquisitions, and contested business litigation proceedings. He represents clients in various market sectors, including energy, retail, health care, tech, travel and pharmaceuticals. Fishel enjoys mentoring associates and was a permanent mentor at his previous firm’s 1L Diversity Program. He currently leads the firm’s restructuring group’s comprehensive overhaul of its knowledge management system. In three months, he helped to rebuild its database of internal knowledge and reference tools, something that is now used as a model for other practice groups. In addition, he was recently certified by the Emerging Leader Development Program at the Northwestern Kellogg School, an executive leadership education program.

“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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