Lathrop GPM’s Alex Porter, counsel in the firm’s financial services practice group, was named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association’s Chicago/Midwest chapter. The award is presented to a professional early in their turnaround and restructuring career and who has demonstrated exceptional involvement in the chapter and contributed to the turnaround industry.

The award was presented in person as part of the Chapter’s annual executive speaker forum agenda on Nov. 16.

Porter earned the Emerging Leader of the Year Award due to his impressive track record of staging successful events and programs for the TMA’s Chicago/Midwest Chapter including several networking and educational events providing access to new opportunities that lead to new business and helped professionals gain the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed.