Up & Coming

The Missouri Lawyers Media Up & Coming Awards recognize young attorneys who are making a positive difference in the practice of law in Missouri and whose outstanding contributions have them on the track for success. This high-level networking opportunity brings together more than 200 young attorneys at a premier luncheon event every fall.

The nomination form for this award is at the bottom of this page. Nomination deadline is Friday, July 16, 2021.

SAVE THE DATE:

Our event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
Check back closer to the event date for more details.

See the 2020 honorees and read their profiles!

The Up & Coming Awards recognize legal professionals 40 or younger, or within the first 10 years of practice, who fulfill both of the following criteria: (1) demonstrate a level of professional accomplishment, skill and leadership beyond their years, and (2) demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the community through their volunteer service and leadership.

Categories:

Up & Coming: 40 or younger, or within the first 10 years of practice

Law Firm Leader: Early-career professionals who hold important leadership positions at their firms

Public Service: Early-career professionals working in the non-profit sector

Pro Bono Project: Recognizing an extraordinary pro bono project led by early-career professionals

Mentor Awards: Given to more experienced legal professionals who have played an important role in the development of those starting out in the profession. Does not need to fulfill the Up & Coming criteria.

2021 Up & Coming Awards nomination form

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- UP & COMING: Attorneys 40 or younger, or within the first 10 years of practice
- LAW FIRM LEADER: Early-career professionals who hold important leadership positions at their firms
- PUBLIC SERVICE: Early-career professionals working in the non-profit sectoroice
- PRO BONO PROJECT: Recognizing an extraordinary pro bono project led by early-career professionals
- MENTOR AWARDS: Given to more experienced legal professionals who have played an important role in the development of those starting out in the profession. ** Does not need to fulfill the Up & Coming criteria. **
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