The first set of deadlines for the new, national American Lawyer Awards are approaching, with opportunities to honor new categories of constituents across the legal industry who are making great strides in helping the profession maintain excellent service while also bringing the industry to new heights.

In this first round of awards, there are opportunities to honor business professionals within law firms, mentors in law firms and law departments, the best alternative legal services providers, examples of legal innovation and creative uses of technology along with our lifetime achievement awards, distinguished law firm leaders award and the new category for attorney of the year.