Legacy: The Irwin Gold Story

“Legacy: The Irwin Gold Story” explores the history, values, and vision behind Houlihan Lokey through the words of its longtime leader, Irwin Gold. From the firm’s unconventional beginnings to its pioneering role in financial restructuring, the film traces how resilience, trust, and collaboration have shaped Houlihan Lokey into the global investment bank it is today. A personal reflection on legacy, culture, and the future, the documentary captures the heart of a firm built on people and enduring relationships.



Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.