U.S. IN-HOUSE COUNSEL CELEBRATION 2025
We are excited to present the awards for Mondaq’s inaugural U.S. In-House Counsel Celebration. We look forward to announcing the winners at the gala evening on May 21 in the Devonshire Ballroom at The Langham in Chicago, Illinois.
Nominations will be received until March 4, 2025.
We are delighted to announce the finalists for the U.S. In-House Counsel Celebration celebration. We look forward to announcing the winners at the gala evening on May 21st in the Devonshire Ballroom at The Langham in Chicago, Illinois.
The Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes an in-house counsel who made significant contributions to the in-house counsel community. The Outstanding Contribution Award is awarded to a U.S. in-house counsel who exemplifies the highest standards of conduct, professionalism, and service as in-house counsel; has made long-term, significant contributions to the promotion and improvement of the U.S. in-house community; is a champion and advocate of the U.S. in-house counsel community, and is viewed by their peers as a leader and a source of inspiration within the U.S. in-house counsel community.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
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Thomas Kim
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Gartner
Winnie Ling
Head of Legal & People | General Counsel
Blend Labs, Inc.
Brian Thompson
Assistant General Counsel
Dentsu Americas
The Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year Award honors a legal department or in-house counsel who has significantly fostered wellness for the workforce through a specific initiative. Amid increasing workloads and heightening work-related stress and anxiety within the legal profession, this award highlights organizational efforts that actively address these critical challenges for the benefit of their employees/team members.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
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In-House Trailblazer of the Year celebrates a female in-house counsel who has significantly paved the way for others through her inspirational actions, originality and bravery. This award honors an individual whose unwavering desire to succeed has set a benchmark for excellence. Nominees will have demonstrated leadership, innovative thinking, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Her trailblazing efforts have not only advanced her own career but have also created opportunities and inspired others within the in-house legal community.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
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Melanie Irvin
VP, Head of Legal & Government Affairs
Branch
Winnie Ling
Head of Legal & People | General Counsel
Blend Labs, Inc.
Holly Loiseau
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Caribbean CAGE
Jamie Strickler
Director, Global Employment & Litigation Counsel
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The Action in Diversity & Inclusion Award honors an in-house counsel or legal department that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity in the legal profession. This award recognizes a law department or individual who has implemented tangible and innovative strategies to create and promote diverse and inclusive work environments, whether within their organization or across the broader industry.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES
Matt Boisen
General Counsel
Highspot
Victoria Hill
Sr. Director of Diversity & Social Impact | DE&I Committee Co-Chair
Advanced Group
Kyndryl Legal Team
The Transition to Business Award recognizes an in-house counsel who has successfully moved beyond a traditional legal role within an in-house legal department to take on a business, strategic, or leadership role for an organization outside of the legal department. This individual exemplifies the ability to advance organizational goals from the perspective of a business or organizational partner, rather than solely as a legal advisor. Roles within HR, Risk Management, Finance and other organizational area outside of legal departments are considered for this award.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
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Ivey Brown
Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Legal Counsel | Risk Management | Strategy Creation
Winston-Salem State University
Bonnie Chong
Chief Executive Officer & President
Anthony & Sylvan Pools
Mohaimina Haque
Chief Executive Officer
Tony Roma’s
The Up & Comer Award recognizes outstanding emerging in-house counsel in the private or public sector who have been called to the bar within the last 10 years. This award highlights excellence in areas such as significant transactions, strategic initiative management and leadership, resolution of major litigation, mentorship of fellow lawyers, demonstration of integrity, pro-bono work, and professional development.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
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Paige Anderson-Evans
Legal Counsel
Adobe Inc.
Anna Crandall
Managing Counsel
Adobe Inc.
Will Majeski
Senior Director, Deputy General Counsel
Yieldstreet
The Legal Team of the Year Award honors a pioneering legal team, whether small or large, that has achieved extraordinary outcomes within our unique U.S. In-house community. The award goes beyond recognizing large transactions or litigation, highlighting the unique challenges and successes faced by U.S. legal departments.
Nominations must include examples of activity and outcomes that demonstrate excellence in this category.
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Boston Consulting Group Legal Team
Kyndryl Legal Team
Legal Department of The World Bank
We recommend that you have all relevant information to hand before you start the nomination process.
