Research shows that gender discrimination is still prevalent in the legal profession, and all too often, the achievements of women are still overlooked. The Stellar Business Awards wants to change that.
Our annual awards celebrate leading female talent of all kinds, especially those in the world of law. Nominating someone for the chance of winning women in business law awards like these can be an excellent opportunity to highlight their achievements.
Do you know an outstanding woman who just happens to be a lawyer? Then consider recognizing her with a nomination to this year’s Stellar Business Awards.
The benefits of industry recognition
Earning awards, or even just earning a spot on a 2025 shortlist, is a great way to elevate someone’s public profile. That’s why women’s inclusion is so important — stellar female contributors deserve to take their rightful place at the forefront of the discipline.
Obtaining certifications and endorsements from an independent third party can capture the media’s attention and help them get featured in the news. This media coverage further raises the honoree’s profile, as well as their law firm in general.
When a potential client is looking for a lawyer and sees that a particular attorney has received prestigious awards, this information naturally tends to make them want to hire the award-winning lawyer. Indeed, studies have found that award winners enjoy increased sales.
Nominating members of your team is also an effective retention strategy. According to the aforementioned study, people feel seen and appreciated when their employer submits them for consideration. When they emerge victorious from the competition, it serves as a powerful source of positive reinforcement, and they tackle their tasks with renewed tenacity.
Who is eligible
If you know of an exceptional woman working in the domain of business law, she may qualify for the Stellar Business Award. Categories include, but are not limited to:
- Leading women lawyers and attorneys not only in major metropolitan areas like London and New York, but also in communities of all sizes throughout North America, Central and South America, and around the globe.
- Other talented women of various kinds at law firms, in-house legal departments, and more.
- Innovative women practitioners of corporate law, real estate law, and other practice areas.
- Champions of the underserved who accept pro bono work.
- Politicians, whether progressive, conservative, or in-between, Chiefs of Staff, and other dedicated civil servants.
- Specialists in government policy, international tax review, and other official matters.
- Those whose work is critical for the research process or legal benchmarking.
- Women who are in charge of an organization’s diversity and inclusion initiatives or other critical projects.
How to apply
Submission to our program is easy, whether you are located in the Americas or abroad. To apply, follow these simple steps:
- Complete the online application: Submit a profile of your nominee that highlights their strengths and contributions.
- Evaluation by judges: Our independent panel assesses applications based on a unique scoring system. Criteria include client outcomes, customer reviews, innovation, community involvement, and ethical approach. Candidates who have the highest rating become recipients of the award.
- Earn recognition & promotion: Time to announce your victory! Winners are featured on StellarBusiness.com, gain backlink authority, and receive a badge to raise awareness of their award wins.
Celebrate excellence and boost your practice by winning women in business law awards!
Exceptional women in the field of business law deserve to be honored. The Stellar Business Awards is proud to honor those who go above and beyond to serve their firms, clients, and communities in 2025.