Frost Brown Todd’s Joy Kleisinger Receives ABA 20/20 Partners Rising Leader Award

Joy D. Kleisinger, attorney in Frost Brown Todd's Cincinnati office, has been selected as a recipient of the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section's 20/20 Partners Rising Leader Award. This prestigious honor recognizes 20 emerging leaders in the business bankruptcy field for their exceptional leadership, professional and social contributions, high-quality bankruptcy work, personal skills, and integrity.

The award is presented by the ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee and celebrates attorneys who are shaping the future of bankruptcy law through their dedication and excellence. Joy will be formally recognized at the ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting, taking place April 16-18, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kleisinger's practice focuses on corporate restructuring and creditors' rights matters, including bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation as well as out-of-court workouts. She represents corporate debtors, secured creditors, creditor's committees, landlords and unsecured creditors in all phases of bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, Kleisinger counsels clients on general corporate and commercial matters and Uniform Commercial Code matters, with an emphasis on healthcare receivables. She also represents original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in automotive distress matters, including large supplier and automotive bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings.