WBA Woman Lawyer of the Year Nomination Form

The Woman Lawyer of the Year Award is given annually by the WBA at its Annual Dinner, held in May. The award recognizes a woman for her exceptional achievements in the legal profession and/or for her extraordinary contributions to the advancement of women in the profession.

The theme for the 2026 Woman Lawyer of the Year is “Leading Together.” This theme recognizes the work of the WBA to serve its members and the legal profession by providing meaningful connections and opportunities for leadership.

The WBA is looking for nominees who embody the theme of tireless commitment to advancing women lawyers in the profession. The nomination narrative should describe how the nominee has helped further the principles of the WBA mission by advancing and protecting other women lawyers, promoting their improvement, and encouraging friendship.

The deadline for 2026 Woman Lawyer of the Year nominations is 5:00 PM ET, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Eligibility requirements

  • Nominations are accepted from all parties; neither the nominee nor the nominator are required to be a WBA member
  • It is preferred, but not required, that the woman is currently practicing attorney in the Washington, DC metropolitan area

Process/Timeline

  • Submit completed nomination form and supporting documentation prior to the deadline.
  • An Awards Committee will consider all nominations. The committee is comprised of WBA past presidents and prior Woman Lawyer of the Year recipients.
  • Acting upon the recommendation of the Awards Committee, the WBA Board will make the final decision.
  • Honoree will be notified in advance and invited to attend and provide remarks at the WBA/WBAF Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Required Supporting Materials (can be uploaded via the Nomination Form)

  • Nomination narrative that addresses the nominee’s contributions to the legal profession, and/or the advancement of women in the profession.
  • Nominee resume/biography
  • Articles by or about the nominee (optional)
  • Letters in support of the nomination (optional)

WBA Woman Lawyer of the Year Nomination Form

Nominee Information

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Nominee Name*

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Nominee Current Position/Title*

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Nominee Organization*

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Nominee Email*

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Nominee Phone*

Nominator Information

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Nominator Name*

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Nominator Organization*

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Nominator Email*

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Nominator Phone*

Supporting Materials

Upload supporting materials here, in PDF format.

Additional materials can be emailed to carol@wbadc.org 5:00 PM ET, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

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Nomination narrative that addresses the nominee’s contributions to the legal profession, and/or the advancement of women in the profession.*
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Nominee resume/biography*
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Articles by or about the nominee (optional)
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Letters in support of the nomination (optional)
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