LexisNexis^® 40 UNDER 40

What is LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40?

LexisNexis^® 40 UNDER 40 is an exclusive industry recognition that celebrates 40 outstanding legal professionals aged 40 or under who are shaping the future of law across Asia. These rising stars are selected for their leadership, innovation, and impact in the legal industry.

Whether they’re driving change in private practice, in-house, academia, or public service, these individuals represent the next generation of legal excellence.

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Who Can Be Nominated?

We welcome nominations from across the legal ecosystem. If you or someone you know is shaping the future of law in Asia, we want to hear from you.

To qualify for LexisNexis® 40 Under 40, nominees must:

- Be aged 40 or under (born on or after 1 January 1985)
- Be based in Asia
- Work in the legal industry, including but not limited to:

(1) Lawyers, solicitors, barristers, attorneys, paralegals

(2) Corporate counsel and in-house legal professionals

(3) Legal technologists and innovators

(4) Law librarians and legal knowledge managers

(5) Legal content creators, journalists, editors, and publishers

(6) Legal academics (professors, researchers, lecturers, post-doc fellows)

We proudly welcome nominations from all backgrounds. There are no restrictions based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, or orientation.

Why Nominate?

Gain visibility through LexisNexis digital platforms and regional publicity
Be evaluated by a panel of respected legal industry leaders
Celebrate the achievements of young legal professionals early in their careers
Showcase a nominee’s passion, performance, and professionalism to clients and peers
Recognise and motivate emerging talent within your organisation

Who Judges the Nominees and How?

Judging Panel

Composed of senior lawyers, legal technologists, business leaders, general counsel, and other respected legal professionals
Judges evaluate independently and recuse themselves in cases of conflict of interest

Judging Criteria
Nominations are assessed based on:

Demonstrated accomplishments and career achievements
Leadership and project management capabilities
Positive contributions to the legal industry

Note: Up to 40 nominees will be selected for the Local and Asia Lists. The final number of honourees is at the sole discretion of the judging panel and may be fewer than 40.

Meet Our Previous Cohorts

Explore the inspiring legal professionals who have shaped the LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 legacy.

Questions?

General Enquiry: marketing.hk@lexisnexis.com

Mainland China 内地事宜查询: demi.gu.1@lexisnexis.com

Southeast Asia: myln@lexisnexis.com

Others: marketing.hk@lexisnexis.com