Top Women Lawyers 2027
Submission dates: Oct. 14, 2026 — Mar. 17, 2027
This supplement celebrates distinguished women attorneys in California. To qualify for inclusion, candidates must have served as lead counsel in high-stakes matters. While their work may span nationwide, they must be licensed to practice law and reside in California. In print on June 19, 2027. This year, we will select a small number of attorneys from within the supplement -- fewer than 10 -- with special distinctions such as First Chair of the Year.
Please send the lawyer's hi-res headshot (1 MB) with the nominee's last name and bar number in the e-mail subject line to nominations@dailyjournal.com.
All information submitted must be accurate and verifiable. Nominations should describe only the nominee's own role in each matter, such as lead counsel, co-counsel, or a supporting role, and should not overstate their involvement or take credit for work performed by others.
Only matters handled while the nominee was at their current firm are eligible. Work completed at a prior firm, agency, or organization may not be submitted. The Daily Journal may verify submitted information with courts, opposing counsel, co-counsel, or public records. Nominations containing inaccurate or exaggerated information may be disqualified, and honors already announced may be withdrawn.