LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40
Celebrating Asia's Future Leaders of the Legal Profession
LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2024 is now open for nomination!
LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 is an exclusive industry recognition that celebrates 40 outstanding professionals aged 40 or younger who exhibit tremendous potential for growth and a strong motivation to drive the development of the legal sector forward.
Key Dates:
- Nominations Open: 26 August 2024, Monday
- Closing Date: 23 September 2024, Monday, 12:00 am (GMT +8)
- Winner Announcement: Late October 2024
- Award Ceremony: w/c 25 November 2024 (in Hong Kong)
Eligibility
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- Aged 40 years old or under (born on/after 1 January 1984) - Individuals in the legal industry, including but not limited to: (1) Lawyers, solicitors, barristers, attorneys, paralegals; (2) Corporate counsel; (3) Legal technologists; (4) Law librarians; (5) Legal content producers, publishers, journalists, editors; (6) Legal academics (professors, researchers, lecturers, post-doc fellows, etc.) - Based in Asia - No restrictions on ethnic background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factors unless otherwise specified - Self-nominations and nominations of others are both encouraged. |
Why Nominate?
- To be featured on LexisNexis digital channels, and highlight winners' achievements on a larger stage. - To be assessed by a panel of esteemed judges. - To celebrate the achievements of younger legal professionals in the formative years of their careers. - To demonstrate winners’ passion for winning, capability to deliver the best, and best-in-class work ethic to clients, partners, colleagues, and the wider legal network. - To recognise and motivate the most promising young talent in your organisation. |
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Who and How to Judge?
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Judging panel Judging criteria - The nominees’ leadership and/or project management skills - The nominees’ positive impact on the development of the legal industry The 40 nominees with the highest average ratings will be selected for the local and/or Asia list(s). |
How to Nominate
Nominations are submitted using the simple online nomination form. The nomination form may be completed in a language other than English, should the candidate wish to do so. Entries in any language other than English will be translated to English by way of an AI-powered LLM console. The nomination period is 26 August 2024 to 23 September 2024. The fee structure is as follows: - Local List Only: US$200- Asia List Only: US$200 - Local and Asia List: US$300 The entry fee is non-refundable, and does not guarantee selection for any award. Each nominee will also receive a local LexisNexis eStore voucher valued at US$50 as a token of appreciation for their time and participation. |
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How to Pay the Nomination Fee
Nomination Fee Payment Page (by region): Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China; Malaysia; Singapore; All Other Regions
Previous Cohorts
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Questions?
General Enquiry: marketing.hk@lexisnexis.com
Mainland China 内地事宜查询: demi.gu.1@lexisnexis.com
Southeast Asia: myln@lexisnexis.com
Others: marketing.hk@lexisnexis.com
Terms and Conditions
About
LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 is an exclusive industry recognition that selects 40 professionals who are 40 years old or younger and show tremendous potential to grow and motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in his/her/their respective region. Likewise, LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Asia is an exclusive industry recognition that celebrates young legal professionals leading the way in an increasingly boundaryless business environment, more specifically throughout Asia.
The LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 award (“Local Award”) and LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 Asia award (“Asia Award”) will be governed by the terms and conditions herein. By submitting a nomination, you agree to comply with and be bound by the same.