Nilan Johnson Lewis has been honored by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) as both a 2025 Top Performer and Compass Award winner. These distinctions celebrate organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession.

LCLD is made up of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm leaders who are committed to fostering a profession where all talent can succeed. Through its programs and leadership initiatives, LCLD works to build a stronger and more diverse future for the legal community.

The Top Performer designation places Nilan Johnson Lewis among the top 20 percent of LCLD member organizations based on engagement in LCLD programs and activities. This recognition reflects the firm’s active participation and sustained commitment to LCLD’s mission.

The Compass Award highlights organizations that complete a specific set of participation benchmarks within a single calendar year. To receive this honor, Nilan Johnson Lewis:

• Ensured direct involvement from its Managing Partner with LCLD initiatives

• Nominated an LCLD Fellow

• Nominated an LCLD Pathfinder

• Participated in an LCLD pipeline program, including the 1L Scholars Program or the Success in Law School Mentoring Program

These achievements demonstrate the firm’s ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive environment and invest in the next generation of legal talent.

Nilan Johnson Lewis is proud to partner with LCLD and remains committed to practices that strengthen the profession through diversity and inclusion at every level.