The Crowning Achievement in Law

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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.

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.

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