Exelon Outstanding Corporate Counsel Award Nominations

Award Criteria

A nominee…

• Must be an attorney in an in-house position on the date nominations are due; and
• Should be a member of The Chicago Bar Association.

The recipient will be selected based on one or more of the following criteria:

• Significant pro bono cases or matters that helped people in need in the Chicago area;
• Length and breadth of pro bono commitment and experience; and
• Other significant accomplishments that have improved access to justice.

How to Nominate

To nominate someone for this award, submit the online form below together with any of the following documents by Friday, May 1st, 2026:

• A narrative stating why you are nominating this individual. This narrative should include a summary of how the nominee meets the criteria for the award for which they are nominated including the following: significant pro bono cases or matters that helped people in need in the Chicago area; length and breadth of pro bono commitment and experience; and other significant accomplishments that have improved access to justice for residents of the Chicago area in need.
• A current copy of the individual’s resume or biography
• A maximum of three support letters
• Any relevant information about the nominee, such as newspaper articles or blog posts.

If you have any questions or would like to submit additional materials, please contact CBF Director of Pro Bono & Training, Sarah Blair, at sblair@chicagobarfoundation.org.