The New England Legal Awards, now in their fourth year, continue to honor exceptional legal professionals across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 29, 2026, providing additional time for submissions. ([event.law.com](https://www.event.law.com/NewEngland-LegalAwards?utm_source=openai))
The awards ceremony is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at The Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA. This event recognizes achievements from both Am Law firms and mid-market firms within the New England area. ([event.law.com](https://www.event.law.com/NewEngland-LegalAwards?utm_source=openai))
Categories for the 2026 awards include:
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Attorney of the Year
- Most Promising Newcomer
- Distinguished Leaders
- Litigation Departments of the Year
- Legal Innovators & Disrupters
- Outstanding Officiators
- Unsung Hero
- Best Mentors
- Social Impact
- In-House Impact: In-House Departments of the Year
- In-House Impact: Individuals
- Regional Managing Partner of the Year
- Law Firm of the Year
- Partner of the Year
- Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year
- Merger and Acquisition Attorney of the Year
- Banking and Financial Attorney of the Year
- Real Estate Attorney of the Year
- Rising Stars
Detailed descriptions and submission requirements for each category are available on the event’s official website. ([event.law.com](https://www.event.law.com/newengland-legalawards/2026-categories?utm_source=openai))
For those interested in attending the awards ceremony, registration details and ticket options can be found on the event’s registration page. ([event.law.com](https://www.event.law.com/newengland-legalawards/register?utm_source=openai))
For any inquiries or assistance with the nomination process, contact Recognition Desk Manager Pearl Wu at Pearl.Wu@alm.com. ([event.law.com](https://www.event.law.com/newengland-legalawards/faq?utm_source=openai))