The Top Women Lawyers in Leadership and Top Women Legislators in Leadership awards emphasize the accomplishments and diverse backgrounds of women who are making major professional contributions through their service in a leadership role. Candidates include elite women who have created growth in a given field and shown future potential or gone beyond traditional mentoring to create new pathways. Nominees for Top Women Lawyers in Leadership should be leading women lawyers in academia, business, entrepreneurship, general counsels, trade, labor, journalism or the community. Nominees for Top Women Legislators in Leadership should be leading women in public office.