Mesirow Financial announced that three professionals have been recognized by The M&A Advisor as winners of the 6th Annual 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards. Mesirow Financial Consulting Managing Director Anne Rasho Vanderkamp and SVP Shante George were both named winners in the Service Professional category. Sarah Baker, director in the Mesirow Financial Investment Banking division, was named a winner in the Dealmaker category.

Based in Chicago, Vanderkamp advises clients in fraudulent conveyance and other avoidance actions and restructuring-related litigation. She leads teams in performing complex financial analyses and asset tracing assignments in fraud and white collar crime matters. Vanderkamp delivers a wide variety of litigation support services, including preparation of expert reports, depositions and trial testimony, for matters including breach of contract, director & officer liability claims, lender liability, post-acquisition disputes and other commercial litigation.

Based in New York, George has extensive client service and consulting experience in transactional due diligence, bankruptcy and operational restructuring, economic valuations, and forensic investigations. She has effectively advised clients through a range of highly complex M&A transactions, developing strategies and business plans to assist in companies’ operational and financial framework. George leads teams in conducting complex financial analysis for large-scale forensic investigations involving compliance issues, accounting irregularities, and asset misappropriation.

Based in Chicago, Baker leads the day-to-day transaction execution process and new business development for the firm’s Investment Banking group. She has successfully navigated particularly complex transactions, consistently optimizing value and exceeding shareholder expectations. Baker has led the business’s growing presence in a wide range of sectors including business services, consumer & retail, food & agriculture, industrials, and paper, plastics & packaging. She has significant experience providing merger and acquisition advisory services.

“It is an incredible honor for these three young professionals from Mesirow Financial to receive this notable award,” said Richard Price, CEO of Mesirow Financial. He added, “We are proud of our talented employees and thrilled that they have been recognized for their exceptional achievements.”

The 40 Under 40 Awards were created by The M&A Advisor to recognize highly accomplished, emerging business leaders.