Nairobi Legal Awards

09/12/2025

✨ Spotlight on Brilliance: NLA Manager/Partner of the Year 2025 ✨

Visionary. Trailblazer. Transformative Leader;- Esther Omulele
Esther’s footprint is etched across Kenya’s most ambitious developments—most notably the monumental 10,000-acre Tatu City project, where her strategic counsel continues to shape the future of urban living, investment, and innovation. From large-scale mixed-use cities like Tilisi, to landmark privatizations, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects, her influence is woven into transactions redefining Kenya’s economic and real estate landscape.

Beyond the deals, Esther is a force for empowerment, cultivating new legal leadership, elevating industry standards, and driving progress with purpose and integrity.

🌟 Congratulations Omulele, the 2025 Manager/Partner of the Year!🥳🥳

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24/06/2025

📢 Ever wondered what it takes to be an awardee at the Nairobi Legal Awards?

Here’s your chance to understand the NLA Merit-Based Assessment Process— a detailed 7-step journey from nomination to recognition!

👩🏽‍⚖️ The process begins with the Call for Nominations ( Now Ongoing click the link 👉🏾https://forms.gle/Pgkoafkd3m3iLaKB8 to nominate ), followed by Nominee Self-Evaluation , Documentary Review , Physical Interviews , and Jury Deliberation. Referee feedback and assessor reports guide the ranking of the Top 5, Top 3, and Top Candidate . Finalists are unveiled in a shortlist, and the winners are celebrated at the Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony this November .
🔗 View the full process here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mNEb0hmygua_9pk8UmEkU9n5D4RfeQYe/view?usp=sharingAssessment ( Process Flowchart ).

✨ This rigorous process ensures recognition of those who demonstrate excellence, impact, and a strong commitment to access to justice.

📝 Nominations Now Open for the 8th Edition – Access to Justice Edition 2025 Nomination Deadline Monday 30th June 2025 at 5:00PM
🔗 Submit your nomination Now!: [https://forms.gle/Pgkoafkd3m3iLaKB8]

🎖️ Why participate?
📍Get recognized by your peers and the legal community
📍Earn a Certificate of Recognition
📍Get a chance to join the NLA Centre for Legal Excellence & Alumni Relations
📍Contribute to shaping the future of the legal profession

👉 Nominate an advocate who champions Access to Justice . Let’s honour those making a difference!

20/06/2025

📢 NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🏛️

Due to earlier technical issues with the nomination link, the Nairobi Legal Awards has extended the deadline to Monday, 30th June 2025 at 5:00 PM ⏳. This extension ensures everyone has a fair chance to participate in this year’s Access to Justice Edition.

🔗 Nominate Now : https://forms.gle/8teGS7k4URcUZTYz6

📝 REMINDER TO NOMINATORS :
Kindly ensure you include the nominee's:
1. Full Name
2. Email Address
3. Phone Number
4. Place of Work
5. P.105 Number

⚠️ Note: Multiple nominations for the same individual in one category will count as a single entry. The NLA upholds a Merit-Based Process , not a popularity or elective vote system.

📬 Need Help?
Email: [email protected]
Call: +254 748 023 225

Nominate before the final deadline
!

16/06/2025

📣 Nairobi Legal Awards 2025 – Nominations Ongoing ⚖️
Theme : The Access to Justice Edition

Do you know an Advocate who has gone above and beyond to break down barriers to justice? Or are you that Advocate? Don’t wait—nominate now👉🏾 https://forms.gle/Pgkoafkd3m3iLaKB8and, be part of this year’s celebration of Access to Justice !
Nomination Deadline : 23rd June 2025, 5:00PM

Who Qualifies?
📌 Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
📌 Hold a valid 2025 practising certificate
📌 Be practising within Nairobi or Kiambu counties
📌 Demonstrated commitment to promoting Access to Justice
🔄 Both public and self-nominations are allowed

🌐 Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/Pgkoafkd3m3iLaKB8

Let’s recognize those who are reshaping the legal landscape—one act of justice at a time.

12/06/2025

📣 Call for Assessors – Nairobi Legal Awards 2025 🏛️
Nominations for the 8th Edition of the Nairobi Legal Awards; Access to Justice Edition 2025; are currently underway. Nomination Link https://forms.gle/twCPPReBYwLxpN9Q8.
We’re therefore pleased to invite volunteer Advocates to join the NLA College of Assessors for the 2025 Nairobi Legal Awards.

Eligibility Criteria:
📍Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and actively engaged in legal practice
📍In good standing with the LSK
📍Impartial, objective, and of positive professional repute
📍Available and committed to the assessment process

Why Join as an Assessor?
📌Be part of an exclusive network of legal experts
📌Gain valuable professional insights and connections
📌Receive a prestigious Certificate of Recognition

Interested?
Send your Name, P.105 Number , Employer/Place of Work , and CV to [email protected]

Deadline: 30th June 2025

11/06/2025

🚨 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – ACCESS TO JUSTICE EDITION 2025 🚨
The Nairobi Legal Awards 8th Edition is here, and Phase I : Individual Nominations are Ongoing! 🔹

We are accepting nominations for individual advocates across 11 categories who have made outstanding contributions to Access to Justice. This is your chance to recognize excellence! Click the link and nominate a deserving candidate NOW! https://forms.gle/YUpPXb61AkMFa2SP7.

Nominate ONE nominee per category . Multiple nominations of the same person in a single category will count as ONE valid nomination.

🗓 Deadline : Monday, 23rd June 2025 at 5:00 PM
🔗 Submit here : https://forms.gle/YUpPXb61AkMFa2SP7

Don’t wait—nominate today and celebrate those advancing justice in Kenya! ⚖️

09/06/2025

📣 Nominations Open: Nairobi Legal Awards – 8th Edition
🎯 The Access to Justice Edition
This year’s theme, Access to Justice , seeks to celebrate advocates who have broken barriers—such as cost, delay, or discrimination—to make justice more accessible . Grounded in Article 48 of the Constitution of Kenya , the Awards spotlight those advancing fairness, inclusion, and legal empowerment.

🔹 Phase I: Individual Nominations Now Open
We are accepting nominations for individual advocates for the 11 categories who have made outstanding contributions to Access to Justice .

🗓 Deadline: Monday, 23rd June 2025 at 5:00pm
🔗 Submit here: https://forms.gle/YUpPXb61AkMFa2SP7

📄 View Past Awardees (2018–2024) :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XJA6So-SFCToAhZLBTFEjIk3PWYn2tFt/view?usp=sharing

⚖️ Conflict of Interest Notice:
Individuals (or organizations in Phase II) directly connected—by employment or as a spouse—to members of the NLA Trust, Jury, LSK Nairobi Branch Council, Awards Sponsors, or NLA/LSK Secretariat are not eligible for nomination .

Let’s recognize those championing access to justice.

04/06/2025

🎉 8th Edition of the Nairobi Legal Awards – Phase I Nominations Now Open! 🎉

Another Round 🎉 Another Award Cycle 🥁 Another Edition is Here! 🥳
We’re thrilled to kick off the 2025 Nairobi Legal Awards —a celebration of legal excellence and the unwavering champions of Access to Justice! ⚖️🌍

📣 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS : Phase I (Individual Categories)
We’re seeking outstanding Advocates making a real difference in Nairobi & Kiambu.

📝 Nominate now via 👉 https://forms.gle/r47EfajuWaWut86d8

11 Individual Categories :
🔹 Litigation Practitioner of the Year
🔹 Commercial Practitioner of the Year
🔹 Manager/Partner of the Year
🔹 Private Sector Lawyer of the Year
🔹 Public Sector Lawyer of the Year
🔹 Civil Society Lawyer of the Year
🔹 ADR Practitioner of the Year
🔹 Pupil Master of the Year
🔹 Law Teacher of the Year
🔹 Lawyer of the Year
🔹 Young Lawyer of the Year (5 years or less since admission)

✅ Eligibility:
* Must be an Advocate with a valid practising certificate
* Must practise within Nairobi or Kiambu
* Self-nominations are welcome!

📩 Be sure to include: nominee’s name, organisation, email & phone number.
🗓 Deadline: Monday, 23rd June 2025 at 5:00 PM (No extensions!)
✨ Let’s shine a light on the best in the profession. Nominate today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/r47EfajuWaWut86d8

08/05/2025

08/05/2025

The Shortlist | Top 80 In-House Counsel

The moment we've all been waiting for is here! Today, the Nairobi Legal Awards proudly unveils the Top 80 In-House Counsel—exceptional legal minds making a remarkable impact in in-house practice.

🔎 Curious to see who made the list? Discover the trailblazers here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fbybzfsYyYRxi52xsI18hUqv32PstKC-/view?usp=sharing

But the journey isn't over yet! Next, the list will be narrowed down to the Top 50 In-House Counsel . Stay connected with us on our social media pages for all the updates!

28/04/2025

Charting the Journey to Excellence🥳 | NLA Top 50 In-House Counsel 2025

The path to being recognized among the Top 50 In-House Counsel is rigorous, merit-driven, and anchored in excellence. From public nominations to final jury selection, every step honours legal brilliance and leadership in corporate practice.

We are proud to celebrate the commitment of in-house counsel to integrity and Access to Justice — the Nairobi Legal Awards 2025 theme.

SAVE THE DATE:
Join us for the In-House Counsel Forum & Dinner — an evening of fine dining, top-tier networking, and the official unveiling of the 2025 Top 50 In-House Counsel.
Date: 30th May 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM | Venue: To be announced soon.
Registration link coming shortly!

Celebrate excellence. Honour service. Elevate justice.