Call for Nominations: Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026
The Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards, organized by ALM’s Legaltech News, are now accepting nominations for the 2026 edition. This prestigious program, in its sixth year, celebrates innovation and excellence in legal technology, recognizing individuals and organizations driving transformative change in the U.S. legal industry. Nominations focus on achievements from December 2024 onward, spanning law firms, corporate legal departments, and technology providers.
Key Details
- Nomination Deadline: November 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Submissions after this date will not be accepted.
- Eligibility: Nominees must be based in the United States (or Canada for certain provider categories). Self-nominations are encouraged, and there is no entry fee for most categories. For technology providers entering multiple categories, an optional partnership fee applies for enhanced branding (early-bird rate available until November 1, 2025).
- Awards Ceremony: Winners will be announced and honored at the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards Dinner on March 23, 2026, during the Legalweek 2026 conference in New York City. The event features networking, keynote speakers, and celebrations of legal tech advancements.
- Judging Process: A panel of Legaltech News editors, led by Technology Desk Editor Rhys Dipshan, evaluates submissions based on innovation, impact, and forward-thinking initiatives. Emphasis is placed on game-changing projects in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and workflow automation. For guidance, a Q&A with judges is available from prior years, highlighting the need for detailed, evidence-based entries.
Award Categories
The awards are divided into three main groups, with over 40 categories highlighting diverse contributions. New or expanded categories for 2026 may include subcategories in e-discovery, AI ethics, and sustainability in legal tech, building on 2025 additions like Contract, Document, and Project Management. Key examples include:
- Law Firms:
- Innovator of the Year (Firm)
- Significant Advancement in Technology (Firm)
- Lifetime Achievement in Legal Innovation
- Corporate Legal Departments:
- In-House Leader of the Year
- Best Use of Technology for Compliance or Risk Management
- Women of Legal Tech (Monica Bay Award)
- Technology Providers & ALSPs:
- Regulatory, Governance, and Compliance Technology
- E-Discovery and Litigation Solutions
- Contract, Document, and Project Management
- Significant Advancement in Technology (Individual or Product)
Full category details and nomination forms are available on the official awards site.
How to Nominate
- Visit the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards site to review categories and access the nomination form.
- Prepare your submission: Include specifics on the nominee’s role, project outcomes (e.g., efficiency gains, cost savings), and supporting metrics or testimonials. Limit to 1,500 words per category.
- Submit via the online portal. For questions, email awards@law.com or join virtual sessions if announced (similar to the 2025 November 14 Q&A).
Past winners, such as HaystackID (recognized in eight categories in 2025) and Latham & Watkins (finalist in six), demonstrate the awards’ prestige in spotlighting leaders like chief innovation officers and AI pioneers. With a record number of submissions in recent years, this is an opportunity to showcase your or your team’s impact on the evolving legal landscape. Nominations close soon—start preparing today to join the ranks of legal tech trailblazers.