The Crowning Achievement in Law

A Non-Profit, Non-Commercial program, formed in 2000, held in Association with the Library of Congress, with Lead Sponsor Law360 and Co-Sponsored by the American Bar Association. The Legends in Law Program is Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.

Welcome to America's Preeminent Event In Law

Dedicated to rewarding excellence and encouraging perfection.
Awards include: Legends in Law; Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards (Law Firm & Law School); Book of the Year, Public Service in the Government Awards; Public Service in the Military Awards; Public Interest Awards; Reform in Law Award…and so much more!
Held at the Awe-inspiring Library of Congress

Hailed as one of the most coveted architectural triumphs in the United States, the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress is ornate and palatial.
Celebrating the Greatest Achievements in Law!

With awards that range from honoring general counsel, writers, public service, managing partners and members of the executive branch of government.
With the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration in 2019 Which Featured:

John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, who was interviewed by David G. Leitch, Global General Counsel of Bank of America.
Which Proudly Honored Decorated Leaders in the Military

This past year, Captain Lia Reynolds, United States Navy, won the Public Service Award in the Military.
Addressing Critical Issues

This past year the issue of Constitutionality/Legality of the President’s Declaration of a National Emergency to Justify Construction of a Wall at the Southern Border was debated.
With Leaders Happy to Promote Law

Founder and Chair, Bill Burton, is shown ready to start the program, with Jane Sullivan Roberts, a member of the Honorary Board of Directors.
Including the Greatest Celebrities...

Michelle Pfeiffer joined by husband, David E. Kelley, attended the program.
And Outstanding Performances!

In 2019, Tony Award winner and star of Disney’s Frozen, Idina Menzel, performed!
With Pure Magic…

Shin Lim, one of America's foremost magicians, performed at the 2019 event.
And Pure Fun!

Among many outstanding performers who have appeared at the Burton Awards, is former TV host Jay Leno.
We’re Planning Another Jaw Dropping Program

We anticipate another function which is filled to capacity in the Great Hall of the incomparable Library of Congress!
The Table Is Now Set For Another Great Event!

Join us at the next event on June 14, 2021, as we salute the finest members of the legal profession.

News & Events

Finest General Counsel Selected by the Burton Awards ProgramApril 24th, 2023

One of the greatest and most renowned lists of general counsel ever will be named as “Legends in Law” at this year’s program. Each year, the “Legends in the Law Award” is awarded to general counsel who have “an outstanding reputation in the legal profession and a demonstrated track record of addressing complex matters of […]

2023 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award – Law School Winners Announced!April 6th, 2023

The Burton Awards is pleased to award the finest law school writers with the “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award – Law School.” The winners were chosen from nominations submitted by the nation’s top 500 law schools. The following law school writers will be awarded “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards”: Sarah Baulac, Ave Maria Law School […]

2023 Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award – Law Firm Winners Announced!April 6th, 2023

The Burton Awards is pleased to award the law firm winners of the “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards.” The winners were chosen from nominations submitted by the nation’s top 1,000 largest law firms. The following lawyers will be awarded “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Awards”: Amanda B. Barbour and W. Harrison Webb, Butler Snow LLP “Criminal […]

Guest Speakers

The Rule of Law by Elizabeth Andersen – 2023

Elizabeth Andersen spoke on the Rule of Law at the 24th annual Burton Awards on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was introduced by senior managing shareholder at Baker Donelson and past president of the American Bar Association, Linda A. Klein. Thanks to 1st Financial Bank for sponsoring the Rule of Law Program.

The Crowning Achievement in Law

A Non-Profit, Non-Commercial program, formed in 2000, held in Association with the Library of Congress, with Lead Sponsor Law360 and Co-Sponsored by the American Bar Association. The Legends in Law Program is Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.

Welcome to America's Preeminent Event In Law

Held at the Awe-inspiring Library of Congress

Celebrating the Greatest Achievements in Law!

With the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration in 2019 Which Featured:

Which Proudly Honored Decorated Leaders in the Military

Addressing Critical Issues

With Leaders Happy to Promote Law

Including the Greatest Celebrities...

And Outstanding Performances!

With Pure Magic…

And Pure Fun!

We’re Planning Another Jaw Dropping Program

The Table Is Now Set For Another Great Event!