The annual ACC Australia Corporate Lawyer Awards recognise excellence in the provision of legal services and the contribution made by in-house lawyers, whether in corporate, government or not-for-profit legal departments. They are truly in-house legal awards, designed to highlight the importance of and reward the dedication of in-house lawyers in their role as ethical guardians, legal advisors and innovation partners in businesses across Australia.
2020 – the year we take inclusivity to the next level!
Over the past quarter-century, the Australian Corporate Lawyer Awards have continued to strengthen in scope and status. In 2019, we received a record number of nominations, resulting in the creation of a working Awards Committee to review all aspects of the awards, from categories and core criteria, to judging panels and processes. We have increased the number of awards from eight to twelve to ensure a broader range of in-house legal work is recognised and increased the number of judges, critically reassessed criteria, to ensure all members have the clear guidance they require to enter the awards on a level playing field.
Award Categories
- In-house Lawyer of the Year
- General Counsel of the Year
- New-to-In-house Lawyer of the Year
- Government Lawyer of the Year
- Not-for-Profit Lawyer of the Year
- Small Legal Team of the Year
- Large Legal Team of the Year
- Mentor of the Year
- Mentee of the Year
- Legal Innovator of the Year
- Environmental, Social and Governance Excellence
- Dealmaker of the Year
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Past award winners and finalists
Curious about our past and present winners and finalists. Check out the roll of honour here.