Cole Hayes of Hayes Law Selected as One of ABI's 2024 '40 Under 40'

Alexandria, Va.- ABI announces that Cole Hayes of Hayes Law (Charlotte, N.C.) 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.

Hayes is the founder of Hayes Law in Charlotte, N.C., and represents every constituency and stakeholder affected by bankruptcy filings under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including debtors, equity-holders, creditors, committees and trustees. In addition, he is a panel trustee in the Western District of North Carolina for cases filed under chapters 7, 11 (subchapter V) and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code. His clients range from corporate chapter 11 debtors, secured creditors, committees and personal-injury claimants to farmers and victims of fraud. Hayes is certified in both business and consumer bankruptcy law by the State of North Carolina, and he is a frequent speaker on such topics as bankruptcy litigation and liquidating atypical assets in bankruptcy cases.

Hayes is also a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, and he is listed as a North Carolina Legal Elite. For the past three years, he has served on the Western District of North Carolina Bankruptcy Seminar Planning Committee, most recently as co-chair. Hayes also is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association's Bankruptcy Council, which meets regularly to discuss and act on emerging issues, proposed ethics opinions, legislation and continuing education events. He recently served on a subcommittee to review and advise the North Carolina General Assembly on amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code for Emerging Technologies and Digital Assets.

Hayes volunteers his time with the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and programs through the North Carolina Bar Association, including 4All - Lawyers on Call and efforts to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Outside of bankruptcy, he is an advocate for preserving and expanding our National Parks and protecting the grizzly bear and wolf populations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

"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 here to 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.