Rahman Connelly of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Selected as One of ABI's 2024 '40 Under 40'

Alexandria, Va.- ABI announces that Rahman Connelly of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 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. 13 during ABI's 2024 Winter Leadership Conference at The Phoenician Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Connelly is a partner in the insolvency and restructuring group at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP in New York, where he represents clients in bankruptcy, restructuring and bankruptcy litigation matters. He has significant experience advising ad hoc bondholder groups, official committees of unsecured creditors, chapter 11 debtors, foreign representatives in chapter 15 cross-border cases, and various other parties in interest. He has represented major constituencies in complex bankruptcies and high-stakes litigation across the country.

Connelly's work has been recognized by several national and international publications and organizations. He is recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyersand as one of the "Ones to Watch" by The Best Lawyers in America. Last year, he was admitted to the International Insolvency Institute's NextGen Leadership Program, which "is intended to recognize the most prominent younger 'Rising Stars' in the international insolvency area." He also sits on next generation leadership committees for the NCBJ and TMA, and he is a member of ABI's International Committee.

"We are honored to celebrate the exceptional leaders within the 2024 class as they continue to make a significant impact both in their practice and in their communities," said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. "As bankruptcy practice continues to evolve, this diverse collection of honorees will propel 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 eighth 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 hereto view the full list of the 2024 "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.