Steve Golden Named to American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2025 Class of 40 Under 40

The firm is pleased to announce that Steve Golden has been named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) 2025 Class of 40 Under 40. Steve was selected for his accomplishments and expertise by a broad spectrum of professionals from across the insolvency community.

Each year, the highly competitive and prestigious list identifies and honors 40 individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate remarkable ability, leadership and achievement in the bankruptcy and insolvency community. Steve and his fellow honorees are distinguished by professional achievements and service, and were selected by a group of experienced insolvency professionals.

“The distinguished leaders within the 2025 class are making meaningful impacts both in their practice and in their communities,” said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. “As restructuring practice continues to advance, we look forward to this diverse group of honorees propelling ABI and the insolvency community forward.”

This recognition is a result of Steve’s outstanding work over the past several years, including leading the chapter 15 case of Rokstad Holdings and fraud litigation in LeFever Mattson, and representing the debtors’ foreign representative in the chapter 15 case of STS Renewables. He has authored over 20 bankruptcy publications, including an article on COMI manipulation which recently appeared in ABI Journal’s August 2025 International Edition.

This year’s ABI 40 Under 40 honorees will be recognized at a special ceremony on Dec. 5 during ABI’s 2025 Winter Leadership Conference in Tucson, Arizona.

Congratulations to Steve on this outstanding accomplishment!

For more information, ABI’s press release can be found below.