Awards & Recognition

Nilan Johnson Lewis has been recognized over the years for our innovations in areas of diversity, marketing and office design.

2016 Minnesota Women Lawyers’ Leadership Award
2015 Law360’s Top 100 Law Firms for Female Attorneys (#16)
2015 Law360’s Ceiling Smasher (#6), ranking of best U.S. law firms for women partners
2014 Minnesota Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association Your Honor First Place Award (2)
2013 Minnesota Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association “Your Honor” First Place Award
2012 Recognized with Target as a 2012 ACC Value Champion by the Association of Corporate Counsel
2011 Twin Cities Business Small Business Success Story
2011 NAFE and Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women
2010 Minnesota Women Lawyers’ Leadership Award
2010 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Best in Real Estate Interior Renovation Finalist

2010 Woodworks Wood Design Awards “Interior Building Award” for Cuningham Group’s design of Nilan Johnson Lewis’ office
2009 PR Newswire Legal PR Marketing Communications Award for “The Lawyer Job Interview Translator”
2008 Minnesota Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association “Your Honor” First Place Award
2008 Hennepin County Wellness by Design Award
2007 Hennepin County Bar Association Diversity Award
2006 Hennepin County Bar Association Special Achievement Award for Diversity
2006 Minnesota Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association “Your Honor” First Place Awards (2)
2005 Minnesota Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association “Your Honor” First Place Award
2004 Hennepin County Bar Association Diversity Award