Nominations still open for Most Influential Lawyers 2021

Don’t miss the chance to be one of the first legal professionals to be named on the list

Nominations still open for Most Influential Lawyers 2021

NZ Lawyer's inaugural list of the Most Influential Lawyers in the justice system and legal profession is open for nominations.

The list reflects those who had the most impact on our lives, laws, business and government during the past 18 months. The published list will include candidates from the following categories:

  • Young Influencer: Lawyers born in or after 1980, who have had an extraordinary impact on the profession or society
  • Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal
  • Changemakers: lawyers in any are or type of practice who have been leaders, innovators, or catalysts for positive change in any area of the profession such as diversity, law firm management, education, etc.
  • Government/non-profits/associations: this includes public inquiries, officers of Parliament, academic institutions and the judiciary
  • Business

A place on the list is clear recognition and affirmation of a candidate’s hard work and dedication to rising above the unique challenges that the industry faces.

Nominations can be made through this brief online form. Self-nominations are also welcome.

Deadline of nominations is next week, 1 April 2021.

Participation in this annual ranking provides a wealth of opportunity for businesses looking to build their profile in the industry – winners will be featured in the NZ Lawyer website and gain access to exclusive marketing and promotional opportunities designed to amplify their achievement across multiple channels. 

The Most Influential Lawyers 2021 report will be published on the NZ Lawyer website in July.

Access the online entry form here.

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