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2026 Excellence in Law Awards

Nominations are open until December 6, 2025 at 11:59 pm
When:

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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Nominations are currently open for 2026 Excellence in Law. The deadline is December 6, 2025.

In partnership the State Bar of Arizona, and Arizona Corporate Counsel, Az Business magazine will host the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards (formerly the ACC Awards) to recognize the important and vital role that in-house counsel and Arizona’s legal sector plays in the success of Arizona’s economy. Finalists represent the most innovative and influential legal minds in Arizona. In addition, AZ Business magazine will award other categories such as Law Firm of the Year, Lawyer of the Year, Emerging Leader, and more.

Az Business will celebrate the winners and finalists at an awards dinner held from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix.

Sponsorships are available for the event. Please contact April Rice, Advertising Sales Manager,  602.424.8837 for more information.

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