Nominations are open for the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards , which honors the best in-house counsel, corporate legal teams, private practice attorneys and law firms in Arizona. Deadline for nominations is Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

“While maintaining a firm handle on the traditional functions of the legal department, the roles of in-house attorneys are expanding to handle complex issues such as regulation and compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity issues,” says AZ Big Media Vice President and Publisher Amy Lindsey. “It’s a difficult, yet vital role that has a direct impact on every organization’s bottom line. And never has the role been more vital — or more challenging — than it’s been in 2025.”

Each year, Az Business magazine partners with the Arizona Chapter of the Association

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