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THE BUSINESS OF LAW AWARDS

The award is to further promote law practice as a business while encouraging lawyers, law firms, corporate counsel and legal officers

Introduction

The Business of Law Awards is primarily established for the promotion and furtherance of the business of law thought leadership. The award is to further promote law practice as a business while encouraging lawyers, law firms, corporate counsel and legal officers to continue to develop a business approach to the practice of law, so as to strengthen the growth of the legal industry and create a business environment that appreciates the role and impact of lawyers.

The Award also seeks to inspire and celebrate lawyers in private practice, corporate organisations, and public service who have distinguished themselves and continue to conduct and deliver stellar legal services with a business-minded and client-centric approach to law practice.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

1. THE EXECUTIVE PRESENCE LAWYER (Male)

This award recognizes the male lawyer whose presence commands respect, exudes confidence, has gravitas, possesses an image of leadership, has carriage, poise, has the ability to influences and inspires others positively.

2. THE EXECUTIVE PRESENCE LAWYER (Female)

This award recognises the female lawyer whose presence commands respect, exudes confidence, has gravitas, possesses an image of leadership, has carriage, poise, has the ability to influences and inspires others positively.

3. THE CLIENT-CENTRIC LAW FIRM

This award recognises the law firm that priorities clients’ satisfaction, committed to delivering exceptional service, creating the best experience for clients and continuous commitment to clients’ excellence.

4. THE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LAWYER (Male)

This award recognises the male lawyer with a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, has social skills, demonstrates empathy and has the ability to put his emotions under control whether dealing with clients, colleague or the public.

5. THE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LAWYER (Female)

This award recognises the female lawyer who demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, has social skills, demonstrates empathy and has the ability to put her emotions under control during interactions with clients, colleagues or the public.

6. BEST USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA FOR LAW PRACTICE (Lawyer)

This award recognises the contributions of the lawyer who has devoted him/herself to creating business and legal impacts while leveraging digital media for the practice of law.

7. BEST USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA FOR LAW PRACTICE

This award recognizes the contributions of the law firm who is committed to creating business and legal impacts while leveraging digital media for the practice of law.

8. THE TRUSTED BUSINESS ADVISOR (Private Sector)

This award celebrates the confidence and trust the individual lawyer has earned by reason of his/her skill, technical know-how and industry knowledge of the organization he/she works with.

9. THE BUSINESS ORIENTED LEGAL OFFICER (Public Sector)

This award recognizes the legal officer in government parastatals and the public sector who demonstrates a business minded approach in the discharge of his/her duty as a legal officer.

10. THE BUSINESS OF LAW ICON

This award seeks to highlight, recognize and celebrate the extraordinary achievement of the individual who has made outstanding contributions to the development of the business of law thought leadership and in his/her practice over the years.

11. EMERGING TALENT

This award is to celebrate a commercially aware and business savvy young lawyer

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STRICTLY LAW BUSINESS COMMUNITY AWARD

1. MOST RESOURCEFUL COMMUNITY MEMBER

This award seeks to recognize and celebrate the most resourceful member of the Strictly Law Business Community.

2. THE MOST VALUABLE LEARNING PRESENTATION

This award is to celebrate the community member whose presentation demonstrates excellence, quality research and practical learning.

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TIME FRAME

Announcement: 6th November 2023

Nomination Period: 6th November 2023 – 27th November 2023

Announcement of Judges: 16th January 2024

Shortlisting Period: 16th January – 30th January 2024

Announcement of Shortlisted Nominees: 5th February 2024

Conference and Awards: 13th February 2024