Josh is a member of the Kirkland & Ellis’ Executive Committee. He is consistently recognized as one of the country’s leading restructuring lawyers and was ranked Band 1 both in New York and Nationwide by Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2022. The 2022 edition of Chambers USA noted that Josh “is excellent in his business acumen, client focus and responsiveness, and has the ability to maintain calm in the midst of chaos and under great pressure.” The 2021 edition of Chambers USA described Josh as “an exceptional lawyer,” “very experienced and decisive.” Josh was recognized by The Deal as the 2021 Debtor Counsel of the Year (Large Cap), a Law360 2021 MVP, and a “Market Leader” in the 2021 IFLR1000. Josh was also recently recognized as a “leading lawyer” in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 U.S.
What Josh most values about his career… I love what I do and who I get to do it with. Kirkland & Ellis’ culture and our collaboration is inspiring and energizing. Being able to advise boards and management teams on complex capital structures and operational issues to ensure businesses survive and jobs are saved is an honor.