2026 Running Legal Like a Business Awards
We are excited to announce the 2026 LegalOps.com Running Legal Like a Business Awards, a celebration of excellence in legal management, innovation, and technology. As the legal profession continues to evolve rapidly, the potential for growth and transformative change has never been greater. These awards are designed to recognize the outstanding achievements within the legal ecosystem.
Key Details:
Award Applications Close: Friday, April 3rd Submission Length: Should not exceed 800 words/application. Supporting material accepted. Categories: You can apply for as many awards as fit your achievements. Multiple Submissions must be submitted separately. Winners will be announced at the RLLB conference, September 8th - 11th
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Email: laramie.rose@legalops.com
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1. Legal Operations Innovator of the Year (In-house only)
2. Best Legal Transformation Project
3. Pioneering Use of AI
4. Excellence in Mentorship and Leadership
5. Rising Legal Operations Leaders Under 40 (In-house only)
6. Intellectual Property Operations Excellence (In-house & Law Firm only)
7. Litigation Operations Excellence (In-house & Law Firm only)
8. Legal Technology and Service Provider Innovation (Provider only)
9. HERizon Women & Allies Leadership Award
10. Data-Driven Legal Department of the Year (In-house only)
11. GC of the Year
12. Excellence in Legal Project Management (LMP only)
13. Future of Legal Education Award (Law Schools only)
14. Emerging Legal Innovators Award (Law Students only)
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