2026 ALPMA Business of Law Awards
Recognising sustainable and innovative approaches in the business of law.
Celebrating initiatives and contributions to innovation in the Business of Law!
Excellence in People | Business Success | Technology and Innovation | External Impact Initiatives
The ALPMA Awards recognise firms within the Australasian legal industry who are embracing the challenge of change and developing initiatives that continue to evolve their business.
We know there are many firms, teams and individuals in the Australasian legal sector that are continuously innovating to meet new challenges and opportunities. We want to recognise these initiatives and the people involved, to celebrate and share the impact of your innovations with the wider ALPMA and legal industry community.
Nominations open until 12 June 2026
Lead by example: nominate your firm’s initiative
Entering the ALPMA Awards is a chance to show your firm’s commitment to progress and excellence. Share your firm’s innovations, achievements and industry-first initiatives with the wider Australasian legal community, building your reputation as leaders at the forefront of sustainable and innovative business practices.
Winners will have the opportunity to take part in a panel discussion at the 2026 ALPMA Summit in Geelong, where they can discuss their achievements and challenges, while also contributing to the broader conversation about innovation and change management within law firms. Celebrating our award winners at the annual ALPMA Summit is a highlight of the conference!
The ALPMA Award winners will be announced in August.
ALPMA Award Categories
Excellence in People
How is your firm creating a supportive and thriving workplace?
Employee wellbeing & mental health, DE&I, people & culture, talent management, attraction & retention, L&D/OD, capacity building, leadership & coaching etc.
Excellence in Technology and Innovation
How is your firm adopting technology to drive progress, meet challenges and improve efficiency?
Technology usage, adoption & development, systems, processes & automation, gen AI, AI & LLMs, cyber security & data management etc.
Excellence in Business Success
How is your firm achieving sustainable growth and operational excellence?
Productivity, workflow, profitability, strategy, business operations, risk management, value & pricing, BD and Marketing etc.
Excellence in External Impact Initiatives
How is your firm contributing to positive change in the world?
Social impact initiatives, education & engagement, pro-bono programs, other ESG activities etc.
Nomination & Judging Process
The ALPMA Awards is seeking submissions from firms who have made significant change or innovation in the business of law.
Tell the story of how your firm’s initiative was undertaken and the impact it’s had, addressing these points:
- The challenge and your goals: Outline the challenge, opportunity or task you were responding to, why it mattered and the specific goals and outcomes you set at the outset.
- Planning and engagement: Explain how you scoped the initiative and engaged the people needed – leadership, staff, clients, partners – to bring it to life across the firm
- Execution: Describe the strategy, key decisions and discipline that guided delivery, including how you adjusted when things didn’t go to plan.
- Results, impact and what sets this apart: Demonstrate what changed against the goals you set, supported by both quantitative and qualitative evidence. Tell us what makes this initiative exceptional, and what other firms can learn from your experience.
Announcements of finalists and winners
- Finalists will be confirmed and announced in early August.
- Winners will be notified in early August and invited to take part in a panel discussion at the ALPMA Summit + ALTACON in Geelong, held 9-11 September 2026.
- Winners will be announced to the public prior to the ALPMA Summit.
- Winners will be required to:
- Provide a pre-recorded video (no longer than 10 minutes), outlining their submission, the project objectives, what was involved, the outcomes and lessons learnt. The videos will be made available when winners are announced, during the Summit program and in post-conference communications.
- Send a nominated representative to take part in a guided panel discussion of all winners, taking place as part of the 2026 ALPMA Summit program.
- If a firm representative is unable to join the panel discussion, the provided video recording will be made available to Summit delegates during the Summit program.
- ALPMA may choose to invite additional guests to join the panel discussion, including if representatives from one or more winning firms cannot attend.
ALPMA SUMMIT | 9 - 11 September 2026
