The top legal adviser at Swansea-based BayCoast Bank has been honored as an “emerging leader” by the American Bankers Association.

Casey Brouthers, vice president and general counsel at the bank, was announced as part of the 12-strong 2023 class of ABA Emerging Leader Award recipients last week.

The awards were presented over the weekend at the the association’s annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

Recipients represent “the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities,” the ABA said.

“The 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Award recipients are a talented and diverse group of bankers, and we congratulate them on this well-earned distinction,” Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. said in a statement. “Our industry is in good hands for years to come as this next generation of bank leaders continue to demonstrate their creativity, commitment and integrity in serving the needs of their customers and communities.”