“People still care about the facts—and that matters enormously. I’ve been fortunate to receive many honors over the course of my career, but two stand out. The first is The M&A Advisor’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The second was the day after my partnership was announced at Skadden. It was late—around 10 PM—and when I walked into the evening typing pool, the team there gave me a standing ovation. I still choke up when I think about it. Moments like those remind me why the work matters.”

“The M&A Advisor has been wonderful. I’ve been a supporter since the very beginning of the Distressed Investing Conference, and I encourage all of our people to take part in it. What you’ve built has been truly valuable for the entire industry—not just restructuring, but the broader M&A community. Your annual gala in November is a highlight for the private equity world. Everyone loves it. You’ve done an amazing job.”