Each year, The American Lawyer recognizes the outstanding career achievements of a select group of attorneys whose work has made a lasting impact on the legal profession, the legal industry and society as a whole. In 2021, that group includes litigators and appellate advocates who have made their presence felt in the country's most important courts; educators who have used their platform to pass on their wealth of knowledge; advocates for reform in the criminal justice system; and leaders who have guided their firms through thick and thin. Collected above are our profiles of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winners.