2025 Burton Awards – The Nation’s Most Prestigious Law Event
Join us for the largest law firm award and gala dinner in 2025, celebrating the brightest minds and transformative contributions in the field of law. These events bring together the legal community’s finest, from William C. Burton, founder of the awards, to distinguished honorees representing the pinnacle of legal writing, law reform, and public service.
Event Details: The 2025 Burton Awards at the Library of Congres
Celebrating 26 Years of Excellence
Event Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Join us for the 26th Annual Burton Awards, a prestigious celebration of excellence in the legal profession. This remarkable event is held in association with the Library of Congress, presented by lead sponsor Law360, and proudly co-sponsored by the American Bar Association and Sullivan & Cromwell.
Together, we honor the outstanding achievements of legal professionals, scholars, and institutions that shape the future of law and justice. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening recognizing innovation, dedication, and impact within the legal community.
Event Schedule: The 2025 Burton Awards
Venue: Great Hall & Coolidge Auditorium, Library of Congress
️ Address: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
Valet Service: Provided for your convenience
Event Timeline:
- Burton Awards Ceremony:
3:00 PM – Coolidge Auditorium (Prompt Start) - Cocktail Reception:
6:00 PM – Great Hall, Library of Congress - Gala Dinner:
6:45 PM to 8:15 PM – Great Hall - Special Performance:
8:30 PM to 9:15 PM – Coolidge Auditorium
The Venue – Library of Congress
Set in the iconic Library of Congress, the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world, this esteemed venue plays a pivotal role in hosting the Burton Awards. As the research arm of Congress, the Library of Congress houses millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts, representing an unparalleled collection of knowledge and creativity. Dedicated to serving Congress and the American people, its mission is to sustain and preserve this universal collection for future generations, making it the perfect backdrop for honoring excellence in the legal profession through prestigious events like the 2025 Burton Awards.
Sponsors
Law360, Lead Sponsor
Law360, a LexisNexis company, is a one-stop source for legal news and analysis, covering litigation, policy developments, corporate deals, and legal industry trends. Law360 covers 50+ practice area, industry, and state sections, and our daily newsletters reach over 700,000 professionals at top law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and key government agencies every business day.
The American Bar Association, Co-Sponsor
With nearly 400,000 members, the American Bar Association is one of the largest voluntary professional membership organizations in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law.
Co-Hosted by The Burton Foundation
The Burton Foundation is a distinguished non-profit, cultural, and academic organization dedicated to advancing the excellence and prominence of the legal profession.
Contact Information
Address of Burton Awards:
100 Park Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Contact Person: Jaclyn Hashim
Title: Executive Director
Telephone: (212) 672-1862
E-mail address:
jhashim@burtonawards.com