On the Rise Nominations Sought for Young South Florida Attorneys
The Daily Business Review is seeking nominations for young South Florida attorneys to be recognized with On the Rise awards.
January 24, 2018 at 01:39 PM
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2018 Daily Business Review Professional Excellence Awards
On the Rise
Open to Law Firms of All Sizes
Deadline: March 1
The DBR On The Rise program recognizes the region's most promising lawyers under the age of 40 as of Jan. 1, 2018. To qualify, the lawyers must work in South Florida. We're looking for lawyers who have wielded influence in their practice areas in South Florida and beyond. They should be innovators, developing unique practice niches, amassing robust books of business, demonstrating strong leadership qualities, showing expertise in litigation or transactional work, and committing themselves to pro bono, charitable and professional volunteer work. For this contest, we are asking you to provide:
1. An essay of no more than 500 words describing why the nominee should be selected. Among the questions that you should attempt to answer:
• What accomplishments in the last year qualify the nominee for our list? What makes the nominee stand out from his or her peers?
• How has the nominee demonstrated leadership — in their practice, in the workplace and in the profession?
• Has the nominee contributed to the community through pro bono work, charitable work or public service? Please describe.
2. A biography of the nominee, including the following information:
• Employer
• Title
• City
• Birthdate
• Education
• Legal work experience including notable cases, transactions and clients, dates and employer names
• Other relevant information such as awards, affiliations and significant publications
3. A high-resolution photo of the nominee.
4. Contact information for two references who can be contacted for an on-the- record conversation about the nominee's legal work and accomplishments.
Contact DBR Managing Editor Catherine Wilson at [email protected] with any questions.
Please send nominations by email to [email protected] by March 1.
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