The Nominations for the 2022 APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year is Now Closed

General Information

The NAPABA APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year Award recognizes our membership’s law firms—solo, small, and large—that have achieved prominence and distinction, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the Asian American Pacific Islanders community. The Award celebrates law practices that embrace the Asian American Pacific Islanders community while maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards in our profession. The Award also recognizes firms that have advanced the goals and ideals of NAPABA and Asian American Pacific Islanders legal advocacy groups.

• Please be advised that honorees must be
  • Current with their NAPABA membership, and
  • Present to be eligible to receive award.

To submit a nomination, scroll to the bottom of this webpage after reviewing criteria and submission details. 

Selection Criteria

The awardee will be selected on the basis of two factors:

1. Demonstrated success and professionalism in the practice of law.  Please note that the Selection Committee does not make any distinctions for differences in firm size or practice area.  
2. Commitment to the Asian American Pacific Islanders community.

Award Qualifications

1. The law firm has been in continuous operation for a minimum of 5 years as of October 1, 2022; 
2. At least one law firm attorney is a member of NAPABA; and 
3. At the time of nomination, 50% or more of equity ownership in the firm is held by one or more Asian American Pacific Islanders attorneys.

Verification of these qualifications may be required.

Required Materials

The following information must be provided in order for a nomination to be accepted for consideration:

1. Nominee’s statement (no more than 10 pages). The statement should include:
   • Name of NAPABA Member(s) at the Firm.
   • Description of achievements in the Nominee’s field of endeavor.
   • Description of the Nominee’s civic, community, and pro bono activities in support of the Asian American Pacific Islanders community.
2. Current CV or resume of all Asian American Pacific Islanders Equity Partners of the Firm.
3. List of Asian American Pacific Islanders Equity Partners of the Firm and percentage of equity ownership. NAPABA may require verification of equity ownership. Nominee must demonstrate at the time of nomination, 50% or more of equity ownership in the firm is held by one or more Asian American Pacific Islanders attorneys.

Optional:

• Letters of Support (no more than 3).
• Documentation of prior distinguished achievements, if any (no more than 3 pages).

Previous Winners

Below is the 2021 NAPABA APA-Owned Law Firm of the Year recipient. View past recipients here. 

Questions?

Contact Operations Coordinator, Sumbal Abid.