The Best Lawyers in America, 2026 Timeline
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January 16, 2025
"Submission Packets" sent to firms
April 4, 2025
References due
April 17, 2025
"Reference Surveys" sent
May 2, 2025
"Law Firm Surveys" due
May 30, 2025
"Reference Surveys" due
July 17, 2025
VIP Early Access embargo release of the 2026 edition
September 25, 2025
General Access embargo release of the 2026 edition.
November 6, 2025
Public release of the 2026 edition