National Law Journal Awards

Overview

The National Law Journal Awards are ALM/Law.com legal-industry recognitions that spotlight standout lawyers, firms, and service providers through programs such as the D.C. Legal Awards, Elite Trial Lawyers, and Best Of National Law Journal. They are run by ALM’s National Law Journal and Law.com events team, and companies pursue them for visibility, peer recognition, and credibility with clients in the legal market. Credibility signals include published nomination criteria, category-specific deadlines, and coverage in National Law Journal/Law.com and related industry outlets.

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to legal professionals, law firms, and select legal service providers depending on category
• Nomination categories require submission of qualifying matters/results and may require references
• Some categories are restricted to results achieved within specified 2025–2026 windows and may be limited by office/location or role