Everlaw Summit Awards
Celebrating the inspiring work of innovative legal professionals like you.
Summit Award Categories
Impact Agent
For paralegals and litigation support professionals making measurable impacts in their organizations
Rising Star in Litigation
For professionals with 10 years or less of legal experience whose early accomplishments distinguish them as future leaders in the profession
AI Trailblazer
For the legal innovator who has pushed the boundaries of generative AI to solve a complex challenge through a truly unique, first-of-its-kind use case
Leadership in Generative AI
For organizations building the future of the legal practice through the use of generative AI
Corporate In-House Innovator
For a visionary organization that has fundamentally transformed their efficiency by leveraging technology to streamline workflows, reduce external spend, and master complex data challenges in-house
Everlaw for Good Award
For leaders in nonprofits, pro bono practices, and investigative journalism helping to level the playing field for justice by supporting low income populations, civil rights and liberties, and human, public, and environmental rights
Congratulations to Our Summit '25
Award Winners!
Corporate Breakthrough of the Year
Thane Vallette
Associate General Counsel
HP
Rising Star in Ediscovery
Mared Jones
Operations and Project Manager
XBundle
Leadership in Generative AI
James Bekier
Director of Litigation Services
BakerHostetler
Excellence in Legal Mentorship
Randy Abraham
Deloitte Contractor
Department of Justice/EOUSA
Everlaw for Good Award
Legal Aid Society
Represented by Evan Henley
Staff Attorney
Impact Agent of the Year
Eric Beard
Director of Litigation Support
Barnes & Thornburg
People's Choice Award
Eric Kolbeck
Assistant Attorney General
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I submit a nomination?
Today! The final day to submit your nominations is June 30, 2026.
How are winners selected?
The Everlaw Summit Awards selection process will be purely based on merit and excellence within any given category, rather than the number of nominations a person/organization receives. This process ensures that the judges’ results are truly reflective of the commitment, excellence, and talent of the winner.
Is there a fee to win an Everlaw Award?
No, there is no fee to nominate or win an award.
How are the finalists selected?
Once the nomination period has closed, our Everlaw events team will review all nominations to ensure they are 100% complete. They will then be passed on to our panel of judges, which will deliberate and announce the winners for each category.
Nominees will be asked to provide a professional headshot which will be used in our promotional materials, a complete biography, and a signed nondisclosure agreement.
Can I edit my nomination once it is submitted?
No, nominations cannot be edited once they have been submitted.
When are the winners announced?
Award winners will be announced live at the Everlaw Summit, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
Do nominees have to attend the Everlaw Summit to win an award?
Winners do not have to attend Everlaw Summit to receive their award, but attendance is strongly encouraged. A three-day event ticket will be provided to the winner in each category, along with lodging and travel expenses.
Can more than one nominee from the same company be honored?
You can nominate multiple people from the same company but not in the same category.