The legal community in the Southeastern United States is set to gather for the 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards ceremony, hosted by the Daily Report and Law.com. This annual event will take place on May 1 at The Whitley in Atlanta, where the winners and finalists will be recognized for their contributions to the field of law across several states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, among others.
The awards aim to honor top attorneys and firms, with categories including Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year, and Best Legal Innovation. Among the Law Firm of the Year finalists are Akerman, Bass, Berry & Sims, and King & Spalding.
The event also highlights individual achievements, such as the On the Rise awards, acknowledging the region’s top young lawyers, and the Best Mentors Award, which celebrates outstanding mentorship accomplishments. The complete list of finalists and their detailed contributions can be explored through the Daily Report’s website.