Everlaw Summit Awards
Celebrating the inspiring work of innovative legal professionals like you. Nominations close on June 30, 2025.
Summit Award Categories
Corporate Breakthrough
For corporate legal departments transforming their approach to litigation and investigations in-house
Leadership in Generative AI
For organizations building the future of the legal practice through the use of generative AI
Impact Agent
For paralegals and litigation support professionals making measurable impacts in their organizations
Excellence in Legal Mentorship
For those demonstrating a commitment to developing, empowering, and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals
Rising Star in Ediscovery
For professionals with seven years or less of legal experience whose early accomplishments distinguish them as future leaders in the profession
Everlaw for Good Award
For leaders in nonprofits, pro bono practices, and investigative journalism helping to level the playing field for justice by supporting low income populations, civil rights and liberties, and human, public, and environmental rights
Congratulations to Our Summit '24 Winners!
Corporate Breakthrough of the Year
Cat Damico
Assistant General Counsel, Strategic Resolutions
Kiewit
Innovative Breakthrough of the Year in Generative AI
Edelson PC
Represented by Chris Campbell and Andrew Schmidt
Ediscovery Directors
Impact Agent of the Year
Kostantino Athanasopoulos
eLitigation Coordinator
United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
DEI Change Agent
Jessica Wan
Partner
Ferguson Case Orr Paterson
Rising Star in Ediscovery
Jennifer Perkins
Litigation Support Specialist
Adams and Reese LLP
Everlaw for Good Award
Center for Justice & Accountability
Represented by Claret Vargas and Daniel McLaughlin
Senior Staff Attorneys
People’s Choice Award
Hon. Evette Pennypacker
Judge
Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California
An award for breakthrough leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I submit a nomination?
Today! The final day to submit your nominations is June 30, 2025.
How are winners selected?
The Everlaw Summit Awards selection process will be purely based on merit and excellence within any given category, rather than the number of nominations a person/organization receives. This process ensures that the judges’ results are truly reflective of the commitment, excellence, and talent of the winner.
Is there a fee to win an Everlaw Award?
No, there is no fee to nominate or win an award.
How are the finalists selected?
Once the nomination period has closed, our Everlaw events team will review all nominations to ensure they are 100% complete. They will then be passed on to our panel of judges, which will deliberate and announce the winners for each category.
Nominees will be asked to provide a professional headshot which will be used in our promotional materials, a complete biography, and a signed nondisclosure agreement.
Can I edit my nomination once it is submitted?
No, nominations cannot be edited once they have been submitted.
When are the winners announced?
Award winners will be announced live at the Everlaw Summit, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
Do nominees have to attend the Everlaw Summit to win an award?
Winners do not have to attend Everlaw Summit to receive their award, but attendance is strongly encouraged. A three-day event ticket will be provided to the winner in each category, along with lodging and travel expenses.
Can more than one nominee from the same company be honored?
You can nominate multiple people from the same company but not in the same category.