Nominations have opened for Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top Women Lawyers.
As with all of our top lawyers list, we are seeking superlative practitioners who excel in their practice area, are highly regarded in the industry and are elite in the field. Nominees should be women who are considered go-to counsel by clients and colleagues; leaders and trusted advisors; trailblazers who have paved a path or broken new ground.
Our research and editorial methodology ranks candidates in a variety of categories including, but not limited to, advocacy, notable accomplishments, thought leadership, involvement in the broader community such as pro bono or outside organizations, client list and legal success — using a proprietary scoring method. Lawyers who are ultimately chosen will be those with impressive track records across criteria. Although a lawyer’s lifetime achievements are considered, emphasis is placed on the most recent accomplishments.
If you have a lawyer you would like to recommend for our Top Women Lawyers List, please use the following link to submit candidates by April 10, 2026:
Top Women Lawyers Nomination Form
Nominations will be reviewed by our editorial team on an ongoing basis and requests for additional information may be sent to those moving forward in the process. Any questions about submissions or the upcoming list should be directed to: lawyerlist@forbes.com
*Please note that this list is entirely merit-based and qualitative and there is no fee to participate.*