Deadline Extended for 2023 They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40

At Bloomberg Law, we’re excited to highlight the next generation of legal leaders.

We’re thrilled to announce our call for nominations for the 2023 edition of “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40,” Bloomberg Law’s special report recognizing sterling young lawyers.

You can check out our 2022 and 2021 editions here and here.

Nomination Criteria

Age Requirements: Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” will recognize 40 outstanding lawyers across the United States, who are age 40 and under as of July 31, 2023.

Practice and Geography Requirements: To qualify for this award, lawyers must be engaged in the full-time practice of law at a law firm, company, government agency, non-profit or university based in the United States. (Lawyers working abroad for U.S.-based law firms, companies, government agencies, non-profits or universities may also apply.)

Successful Applicants: Successful applicants will be young lawyers with track records of success in significant, high-impact client matters. These lawyers will also:

• Earn the respect of more senior team members by successfully establishing early ownership of key roles in client matters. For instance, successful applicants named to past editions of “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40" have: led key mergers and acquisitions; played lead roles in high-stakes litigation; and/or have successfully resolved government investigations on behalf of clients; among other achievements.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills in their workplaces and communities, through firm and other professional leadership roles and pro bono service.
• Show tangible support for and participation in diversity and inclusion efforts at their firms, companies and organizations.
• Demonstrate new ways of thinking about their legal practices through innovation and/or thought leadership.

Nomination Limits: An employer (law firm, non-profit, company or other entity) may nominate one attorney. Attorneys may also self nominate or nominate one attorney colleague. (See our Frequently Asked Questions for more info.)

Award Limits: Our submission review team will honor exactly 40 young lawyers selected by a team of editors from our nationwide nomination pool. We will honor a maximum of two attorneys affiliated with the same law firm, company, government agency, non-profit or university.

Honorees from 2021 They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40. Top row, from left: Sarah Harris of Williams & Connolly; Michael Gervais of Susman Godfrey; Cecilia Sanabria of Finnegan and Jonathan Davis of Kirkland & Ellis. Bottom row, from left: Ishan Bhabha of Jenner & Block; Melissa Colón-Bosolet of Sidley Austin; Jeffrey Bank of Wilson Sonsini and Bina Palnitkar of Greenberg Traurig.

Jonathan Hurtarte / Bloomberg Law

Submission Instructions

To submit a nomination, please include the following. Please note, the word count will be strictly observed.

• A short biography. The biography must include the applicant’s name; age as of July 31, 2023; birth date (month, day & year); current employer; current job title (i.e. associate, partner, of counsel or general counsel); and key accomplishments (500 words or less).
• An essay demonstrating the applicant’s qualifications for the award. Please address points outlined in “Successful Applicants” section (1000 words or less).
• Two brief letters of recommendation. Letters can come from clients, attorney mentors, practice group leaders or other senior attorneys (500 words or less each).
• A digital, high resolution, professional headshot.
• The answers to these four questions:
  • What is the most important lesson you learned as a first-year attorney and how does it inform your practice today? (200 words or less)
  • How do you define success in your practice? (200 words or less)
  • What are you most proud of as a lawyer? (200 words or less)
  • Who is your greatest mentor in the law and what have they taught you? (200 words or less)

Honorees from 2022 They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40. Top row, from left: Margaret Segall of Cravath; LaRue Robinson of Willkie Farr & Gallagher; Lauren Boehmke and Dustin Guzior, both of Sullivan & Cromwell. Bottom row, from left: Julius Chen of Akin Gump; Laura Turano of Paul, Weiss; Luke McCloud of Williams & Connolly and Shirlethia Franklin of Jones Day.

Jonathan Hurtarte / Bloomberg Law

Deadline

Please e-mail your nominations in a Word document to: Submissions@bloombergindustry.com by our extended deadline of 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Please check your submissions to ensure they conform to the criteria and are complete before submitting them. We will not consider incomplete nominations or those received after our extended deadline of 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 16.

Questions?

First, please review our Frequently Asked Questions. For any questions remaining after you’ve read the FAQs, e-mail Submissions@bloombergindustry.com. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, please allow up to 48 hours for a response.

Thanks for your interest in Bloomberg Law. Good luck!