Jeffrey Finger

Jeffrey Finger is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches courses on corporate crisis management. He is also a Managing Director and U.S. co-head of the Debt Advisory and Restructuring Group at Jefferies, with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, restructuring, and mergers & acquisitions across multiple industries.

• Education
  • University of Michigan, BA in Economics
  • University of Chicago, MBA

His research and professional practice focus on corporate restructuring, liability management, and financial advisory. He co-authored a chapter on Chapter 11 sale processes in Navigating Today’s Environment: The Directors’ and Officers’ Guide to Restructuring (2023), reflecting his expertise in bankruptcy law and corporate governance during financial distress. His work spans transactions involving over $60 billion in debt and $15 billion in financing raised.

Finger has held leadership roles at Centerview Partners, Miller Buckfire & Co., and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein. He frequently lectures at industry conferences and has authored contributions to restructuring literature, emphasizing practical strategies for corporate distress scenarios.