The Coalition Awards recognize women and law firms or corporate legal departments that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a passionate commitment to the advancement of women in law.  

The Leadership Award will be given to a delegate of the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law who demonstrates commitment and dedication to the Coalition in addition to the criteria set forth here.

The Inspiration Award will be given to a female attorney who serves as an inspiration to other female attorneys and meets the criteria set forth here.  

The Benchmark Award will be given to a law firm or corporate legal department that has demonstrated passion and commitment to leading the advancement of women's issues and meets the criteria.    

The honored organization will be selected based on its unique approach to increasing the success of gender diversity, its demonstrated efforts to inspire and educate the members of the law firm, legal group, or business to understand the importance and value of gender parity in the legal profession, and its recognition and provision of the tools necessary to increase the number of female attorneys in the highest ranks of the law firm or corporate environment and implement a plan for its members to utilize those tools. 

View all criteria and process for submitting nominations.