For the second consecutive year, Atty. Nilo T. Divina has been honored with the Silver Stevie® Award in the Thought Leader of the Year category in the 13th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.
The award is presented to individuals who exemplify excellence in thought leadership, whether independently or on behalf of their organizations. This recognition affirms Atty. Divina’s leadership and lasting influence across the legal, business, and education sectors, where he has advanced institutional growth and elevated professional discourse through the integration of legal practice, academic stewardship, and industry engagement.
A seasoned corporate and banking lawyer, Atty. Divina leads DivinaLaw, a firm that has grown into a legal powerhouse serving corporations and individuals across diverse practice areas. Under his stewardship, the firm continues to distinguish itself through vision, voice, and value, translating complex legal challenges into strategic, results-driven solutions. DivinaLaw’s innovative strategies and impactful initiatives reflect a culture of excellence rooted in forward thinking.
Apart from his practice, Atty. Divina is a highly respected law dean and academic leader, often referred to as a “Legal Icon” for his enduring contributions to legal education.
Recently, he was also conferred the title of Best-Selling Law Book Author by legal publisher CentralBooks, further cementing his influence in the field. His extensive body of work—including law books, published columns, international publications, and speaking engagements—demonstrates a sustained and visible presence in public discourse.
More importantly, Atty. Divina exemplifies true thought leadership by bridging the gap between complex legislation and the broader public through high-impact journalism and commentary. He has helped democratize legal knowledge for hundreds of thousands. His influence as an educator and policy voice has contributed to meaningful, systemic change, strengthening both the accessibility and integrity of legal practice in the Philippines.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all 29 markets of the Asia-Pacific region. The Stevie Awards are widely considered to be the world’s premier business awards, conferring recognition for achievement in programs such as The International Business Awards® for 24 years.
More than 1,000 nominations from organizations across the Asia-Pacific region were considered this year. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 125 executives worldwide serving as judges from December through February.
