The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) has launched an award in honor of Alli Gerkman, who passed away in 2019 after a battle with cancer. In addition to working tirelessly to make legal education and the practice of law better, Alli was the co-founder of Denver Legal Hackers and an inspiration to many in the Denver and Legal Hackers communities.

The Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award recognizes an innovator who has made significant impacts early in their career toward making the American legal system work better for everyone who needs it and everyone who is a part of it. The purpose is to encourage and showcase innovators, risk takers, visionaries, and emerging leaders who bring a different perspective and a reform-minded approach to the improvement of our legal system. Candidates should be early in their legal careers to be eligible, roughly the first 15 years. Nominations are accepted between October 1 and December 1 each year.

Learn more about the award and selection criteria here.