2026 Installation & Awards Gala
Saturday, February 7, 2026
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
Join ASCDC members for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 ASCDC Installation & Awards Gala! Celebrate excellence and embrace the future at ASCDC’s Installation Reception, Dinner, and Awards Program—an event not to be missed!
Award Nominations
DEFENSE WIN OF THE YEAR
The ASCDC Defense Win of the Year Award honors outstanding achievements in defense practice, showcasing the most impactful victories that shape the legal landscape. Could your case or a colleague's case earn this prestigious recognition?
- Open exclusively to ASCDC members.
- Submissions include non-trial defense wins from the 2025 calendar year.
- Additional nominations (100-500 words) are welcome
TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR
The ASCDC Trial Lawyer of the Year Award honors exceptional achievements in defense litigation. This prestigious accolade celebrates the skill, dedication, and impact of trial attorneys who set the standard for excellence in our profession.
- Open exclusively to ASCDC members.
- Nominations include existing defense verdict submissions from the 2025 calendar year.
- Additional nominations (100-500 words) are welcome.
- Only one submission is allowed per trial attorney nominee.
RISING STAR
Established in 2024, the ASCDC Rising Star Award recognizes one or more attorneys in practice for ten years or less whose accomplishments distinguish them as future leaders in the profession. Do you know an up-and-coming lawyer who exemplifies high achievement, professionalism, leadership, and service to the profession and the legal community?
- Nominee must be a current ASCDC member.
- Nominee must be in practice ten (10) years or less.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
NOMINATION DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 30, 2025
Selection Process: Finalists will be selected based on the details submitted for consideration. From these finalists, one outstanding attorney will be honored in each of the categories. Nominations will be reviewed by the Executive and Awards Committees, ensuring a thorough and fair evaluation of all submissions. The Awards Committee may contact nominees for a short interview prior to selecting the finalists and winners.
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