Charlotte, NC – Nominations are open for the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2027 Corporate Counsel Awards, which recognize in-house attorneys, general counsel, and law departments at companies and nonprofits across the Charlotte region. Parker Poe is the title sponsor of this year’s program, presented in conjunction with the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Charlotte chapter. The firm was title sponsor when the awards were last held in 2025 and the event’s presenting sponsor in 2023.

"In-house counsel help shape the decisions that define a company and for the everyday moments that keep it moving," said Morgan Rogers, Parker Poe's Charlotte Office Development Partner. "As a proud partner to the Charlotte business community for over 140 years, we're honored to help recognize the lawyers making an impact, many of whom we're fortunate to work alongside."

Nominations are due by January 25, 2027. More information, including a link to start the nomination process, can be found here. Categories include outstanding general counsel, outstanding corporate counsel, outstanding in-house law department, outstanding community service, outstanding pro bono service, and in-house innovator. Finalists will be honored at an awards dinner in April 2027 and featured in a Charlotte Business Journal special report.

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