Stephen Jones Named to American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 40 Under 40 Class
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen Jones, senior counsel in the firm’s Dallas office and member of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice, has been named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) 2026 40 Under 40 class. The program recognizes rising insolvency professionals nationwide who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and commitment to the restructuring community.
Stephen handles distressed finance matters at the intersection of the courtroom and the deal table, pairing litigation experience with transactional execution. He advises clients across the capital structure, including debtors, lenders, creditors, sponsors, investors, and asset purchasers, in chapter 11 cases, post-confirmation disputes, bankruptcy litigation, receiverships, distressed M&A, and out-of-court workouts. Beyond his client work, Stephen is deeply committed to mentorship and service.
Stephen earned his B.A. from Colorado State University and J.D., summa cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he graduated first in his class, was elected to the Order of the Coif, served as Articles Editor of the Texas Tech Law Review, and chaired the Board of Barristers. After law school, Stephen clerked for Justice Eva Guzman of the Supreme Court of Texas.
ABI is the largest multidisciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. Founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues, ABI has nearly 10,000 members, including attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists, and other bankruptcy professionals, and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Stephen and his fellow honorees will be recognized at a special ceremony on December 4, 2026, during ABI’s Winter Leadership Conference in Palm Desert, California.
