Kevin Simard has been recognized in the ABF Journal’s 2026 Legends & Leaders Issue as a “Rainmaker,” an honor celebrating “top deal closers in the specialty finance ecosystem.” The annual Legends & Leaders issue recognizes standout professionals shaping the future of specialty and secured finance across six key categories, including Trailblazers, NextGen Leaders, Innovators, Rainmakers, Icons, and Sentinels. A partner in Choate’s nationally recognized Finance and Restructuring group, Kevin is widely regarded as a trusted advisor with an exceptional reputation built through his innovative approach to asset‑based financings, his unwavering commitment to exemplary client service, and his leadership across the full deal lifecycle. Over a distinguished career marked by decades of experience, Kevin advises national banks and private lenders on all aspects of providing asset-based credit facilities to borrowers in various industries and has played a central role in many of the country’s most high‑profile bankruptcies, consistently delivering the strategic insight, judgment, and execution that exemplify his commitment to excellence. Kevin is routinely recognized by The Legal 500, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and named one of the “Top 10 Banking and Finance Legal Influencers in Massachusetts” by Business Today. The full Legends & Leaders issue can be found below. 2026 legends & leaders