ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year Award | Illinois State Bar Association

The ISBA Young Lawyers Division recognizes two outstanding young lawyers – one practicing outside Cook County and one within – at an awards luncheon. Award recipients must be members in good standing of the Illinois State Bar Association and have not yet reached age 36.

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Deadline for awards submission is Monday, March 3, 2025.

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Nominator Contact Information

Name *

Firm/Company Name

Street Address *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Telephone Number

E-mail Address *

Self-Nomination

Yes

Your relationship to nominee (if not you)

Are you an ISBA member?

Yes

Nominee Contact Information (if different)

Name

Firm/Company Name

Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Year of Birth

Is the nominee an ISBA member?

Yes

Additional Nominee Information

Name of first reference

Address

Telephone Number

Name of second reference

Address

Telephone Number

Please note:

After submitting this form, please email awards@isba.org the following before the nomination deadline:

Limit of two typed pages or fewer

Nominee's employment history, individual achievements in the practice of law, including outstanding litigation, advocacy, or counseling and advancements to the legal profession, plus contributions to the advancement of the Bar of Illinois, such as public service, bar association activities, and pro bono activities. Copies of published articles may be attached, as well as a resume or curriculum vitae.

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