The IrishCentral Legal Elite Awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the most distinguished lawyers in the Irish-American community. We are proud to once again honor the brilliant legal minds whose dedication and talent have made a lasting impact on our society.
This year’s awards will take place on November 19th, 2025, at the prestigious American Irish Historical Society, where honorees, nominees, and special guests will gather for an evening of networking with an open bar and hors d'oeuvres to recognize excellence, integrity, and service within our community.
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Honoring Distinction
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing a career of profound impact on the law and community.
Rising Star Award
For early-career professionals already making waves.
Outstanding Community Service Award
Celebrating lawyers who give back with passion and purpose.
Client Service Excellence Award
Celebrating those who go above and beyond for the people they represent.
Public Interest Law Award
For those working to create meaningful change in society.
Mentorship Award
Recognizing lawyers who uplift and guide others in the profession.
Technology and Law Award
Celebrating innovation and forward-thinking legal minds.
Human Rights Defender Award
Honoring champions of justice and equality on a global or local scale.
A Tradition of Excellence
Highlights from 2024
The 2024 awards honored distinguished figures such as keynote speaker Bruce Morrison, pictured here with IrishCentral Chairman Liam Lynch. The event continues to be a prestigious gathering of the best and brightest legal minds.
Judging Panel
Darren Moore
President, IABANY & Attorney
Jennifer Frankola-Crawford
Arbitrator & Attorney, Brehon Law Society Board Member
Michael W. Martin
Clinical Professor of Law & Faculty Director, Ireland Program Fordham University School of Law
Mary Kay Lynch
Judge and Attorney
J.P. Duffy IV
Globally recognized arbitration practitioner
John A. Stahl, Esq.
Director of Immigration Legal Services, Emerald Isle Immigration Center
Our Partners
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Professional
The essential ticket for legal professionals, providing full access to the awards ceremony and high-energy networking reception with open bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Premium
Honoree's Circle
The premier package. Includes all Professional benefits, plus your name included on screens as a ‘Premium Patron’ and personal acknowledgment in the IrishCentral.com recap.
Partner with Excellence
Headline Partner
- 20 VIP event tickets
- 5-min welcome address
- Present Lifetime Achievement Award
- Premier branding on all materials
- Post-event video profile on IrishCentral.com
Individual Award Partner
- 15 VIP event tickets
- Ownership of an award category
- Present award on stage
- Full-page ad in programme
- Logo on all category collateral
- Company profile article on IrishCentral.com & social promotion
Premium Partner
- 10 VIP event tickets
- Company profile on IrishCentral.com
- Full-page company profile in programme
- Logo on screens as 'Premium Partner'
Bronze Sponsor
- 5 VIP event tickets
- Logo on shared event signage
- Quarter-page ad in programme
- 2 social media posts
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