Legal awards and directories, including Chambers and The Legal 500, can elevate a firm’s reputation, attract top talent and validate the work attorneys do every day. But the submission process is time-consuming, nuanced and competitive.
From strategy to execution, Builden Partners provides comprehensive support for awards and legal directory submissions so attorneys can focus on practicing law while we focus on elevating their recognition.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of services designed to make the awards and legal directory submission process seamless and successful. We advise on:
- Awards calendars: Creating a strategic awards and directories calendar that aligns with your firm’s priorities, attorney goals and practice strengths
- Submission process: Managing the entire submission process from kickoff to deadline, keeping everything organized and on track
- Best practices: Advising on best practices, directory process changes, submission strategy and sponsorship/award fee ROI
- Submission strategy: Drafting persuasive submissions that showcase the right matters, metrics and differentiators
- Crafting compelling submissions: Working closely with attorneys to gather insights and craft narratives that resonate with evaluators
- Referee management: Coordinating referee outreach and handling follow-ups to ensure timely and effective responses
- Post-submission strategy: Tracking results and evaluator feedback to continuously improve future submissions and rankings
- Interview preparation: Assisting lawyers in preparing for interviews with directory researchers
Our team has a proven track record of helping attorneys break into the ranks of top legal directories like Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, as well as earning recognitions from Law360, National Law Journal, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and other entities.
Regional Awards Knowledge
Builden Partners brings deep local market knowledge to every engagement. In addition to national directories, we have a strong track record with regional and local awards that matter to clients and communities.
From boutique litigation firms to AmLaw leaders, we understand the competitive dynamics and award opportunities and create tailored strategies that reflect local nuances and evaluator expectations. We know how to position attorneys for success in these awards, which often carry significant weight with local clients and referral sources.
What Makes Us Different
With roots in AmLaw 100 law firms and experience supporting firms of all sizes, we know what works — and what doesn’t. Our seasoned team brings:
- A process-driven approach that keeps submissions on track and stress-free
- A deep understanding of researchers’ expectations
- A collaborative style that makes attorneys feel supported, not burdened
Whether you’re submitting for the first time or aiming to move up in the rankings, we’ll do the heavy lifting and help you put your best foot forward.
Contact us today to learn more.
